Crisis Co - Responder

JOIN OUR TEAM

We are looking for an Crisis Co - Responder to join our team. The Crisis Co - Responder responds to calls for service related to mental health with Bettendorf Police Department officers to de-escalate crises, screens individuals for appropriate mental health and substance use disorder related services, and assesses risk and protective factors for those at high risk for suicidal/homicidal actions. 

Crisis Co -Responder schedule will be Monday through Friday 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Ride along with local law enforcement during scheduled shift to be dispatched directly to relevant incidents or be dispatched to the scene post-initial law enforcement contact.
• Provide clinical support on the scene, conduct screening and assessments, review known client history, and refer to community resources as needed.
• Provide proactive follow-up support to encourage client services and treatment engagement.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Communicate effectively with individuals in highly stressful situations.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in co-response and de-escalation in crisis situations

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• Bachelor's degree in social work and/or criminal justice or in related area.
• Previous experience in working with persons with mental illness; previous experience working and collaborating with law enforcement.
• Previous experience in mental health crisis intervention through non-traditional modalities
• Valid Driver's License.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Group Health, Dental and Vision insurance
  • UMR Healthcare
  • Delta dental and vision insurance
  • Employer paid life Insurance, AD&D, LTD through Mutual of Omaha
    • Supplemental life insurance, short term disability available
• 401(k) with employer contribution & matching
  • Employer contribution 3% of annual salary, vested day one
  • Employer matching 25% of every dollar put in by the employee, up to 6%
• Tuition Reimbursement & Loan Repayment Program
  • Every employee (full-time or part-time) is eligible after one year of service
• Supplemental Critical Illness and Accident Coverage through MetLife
• Paid time off
  • Nine paid holidays per year
  • Nine paid sick days per year accrued on a payroll basis
  • 2 weeks of vacation accrued on a payroll basis
  • Vera French Day