CoResponder - Louisville na Boulder County, CO
Boulder County, CO · Louisville, Estados Unidos Da América · Onsite
- Professional
- Escritório em Louisville
About the Department
Boulder County Community Services Department is seeking a CoResponder - Louisville position. The purpose of Co-Responder position is to support law enforcement on mental health calls for service. When possible, Co-Responders divert individuals with behavioral health disorders or symptoms from involvement in the criminal justice system and instead engage them in treatment. Co-Responders manage crisis intervention, de-escalation, and referral to treatment at the scene of police contact. They provide resources and follow-up when not on scene. Co-Responders manage follow-up with community members to connect them with resources and behavioral health treatment after crisis has concluded.
This is a term limited position with an anticipated end date of June 30th, 2026. This position is full-time, benefited position that will work Wednesday - Saturday 12pm - 10pm. This position will work This position will be located at the Louisville Police Department 992 W Via Appia Way, Louisville, CO 80027. Under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines, this position is exempt.
Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.
Hiring Salary Range: $68,976.00 - $84,138.00 Annually
Tentative Hiring Timeline:
Phone Screening: September 26th
First Round Interviews: October 1st
Second Round Interviews: October 8th
Reference Check: October 9th
New employees receive an80-hour bank of vacation at the time of hire, in addition to 8 hours of both vacation and medical leave accruals each month (Must not have been employed at Boulder County during the 12 months prior to re-hire date to qualify).). Boulder County offers bountiful benefits, including pension contributions.
Boulder County employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Visit studentaid.gov for more information.
Position Duties
- Provides mobile response to a variety of community settings upon law enforcement request, including homes, street corners, offices, assisted living facilities, and shelters.
- Conducts mental status exam, suicide, and risk assessment to determine if people in distress meet criteria for involuntary treatment.
- Ensures that adequate time is spent with each community member to ensure accuracy of assessments.
- Makes appropriate level of care decisions on scene and communicates and collaborates with and creates relationships with multiple collateral agencies, including schools, hospitals, family members and significant others to facilitate referrals for needed community-based services and treatment.
- Conducts telephone follow ups and interventions with community members as needed
- Documents all phone and face-to-face contacts and supplies documentation consistent with clinical and administrative policies and procedures and research related to the provision of services
- Attends monthly team meetings and clinical supervision.
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
PLEASE NOTE: When completing your application describe all relevant education and experience, as applications are assessed based on the required qualifications listed. Resumes and other attachments are not accepted in lieu of completed applications and will not be reviewed in the initial screening process. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your attachments will then be shared with the hiring team.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Boulder County is looking for well qualified candidates to fill our positions. Any combination of relevant education and experience is encouraged. In this position, we are looking for a minimum of 2 years of experience in Motivational Interviewing, crisis counseling, verbal-de-escalation, working with diverse and at-risk populations, community networking and resource delivery. This experience needs to be clearly documented on the application. A bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in counseling, social work, or psychology.
Additional related education may count towards required experienceDRIVER'S LICENSE & RELIABLE VEHICLE:
Applicants must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record
Access to reliable transportation that is readily available for business use
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BACKGROUND CHECK:
A job offer is contingent on passing a background investigation
Other Qualifications
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (preferred) (i.e. Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook) Applicants must demonstrate proficiency at the time of the pre-employment screening process.
- Related behavioral health experience in non-traditional modalities.
- experience with case management with vulnerable populations
- Experience working and collaboration with law enforcement officials.
- Licensed or License-eligible LPC, LMFT, LCSW or Psychologist preferred, but not required.
- Certified Addiction Counselor I, II, III or LAC preferred, but not required.
- Proficient in Spanish preferred, but not required
Boulder County is a workplace dedicated to supporting individuals and families of all types and to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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