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