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

NOTIFICATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO REQUIRE A MEDICAL EXAMINATION

I hereby certify that, if hired, I will disclose any limitations I have that may impact my ability to do the job. I understand that I may also be required to undergo a pre-employment or post-employment medical exam by the VFCMHC' designated health practitioner.

NOTIFICATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO CONTACT REFERENCES AND CONDUCT BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

I understand that I may be subject to a background check, and hereby authorize Vera French Community Mental Health Center, or any of its affiliates, to investigate my background to determine any and all information of concern as to my record, whether the same is of record or not, and I release employers and persons named in my application from all liability for any damages on account of his/her furnishing said information.

Additionally, you are hereby authorized to make any investigation of my personal history, educational background, military record,
motor vehicle records, criminal records, and credit history through an investigative or credit agency or bureau of your choice. I
authorize the release of this information by the appropriate agencies to the investigating service. I authorize and give permission for
the individuals listed as references to provide written information and/or verbally discuss my background with Vera French
Community Mental Health Center, or any of its affiliates.

This authorization, in original or copy form, shall be valid for this and any future reports and updates that may be required.
I understand that passing the background check is a condition of employment. A negative background check can be grounds for
dismissal, even if an offer has been made to me and I have been hired.