Co-Responder Sheboygan Police Department

New opportunity just opened up- full time Co-Responder position and a part time position- 16-20 hours per month. Every other Sunday.

The Co-responder partners with law enforcement, community service providers, and other first responders to provide trauma-sensitive, person-centered crisis intervention and de-escalation, assessment, support planning, and connection with community resources to individuals experiencing a crisis in the community. The Co-responder provides outreach, follow-up, and community support for those impacted by mental health and substance use. The position works out of the Sheboygan Police Department.

Pay Range: $21-28/hr and shift differentials.

• Respond to emergency and/or police-based calls for services in the community
• Provide community-based triage, crisis intervention & de-escalation, assessment, support planning, and linkage to resources
• Provide follow-up contacts in individuals engaged with emergency services
• Collaborate with internal partners (law enforcement, dispatch, county) to facilitate communication, effective response, and improve service delivery
• Act as a liaison for community resources
• Utilize a trauma-sensitive, person-centered, and zero suicide approach when working with individuals and their supports
• Participate in patrol briefings, de-briefings, ride-alongs, and proactive community outreach with police personnel
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records and data collection
• Maintain training, education, and best practice requirements, per WI Chapter 34 as well as any credentials held by the individual

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mental Health or related field
• Knowledge of behavioral health, substance use, and co-occurring diagnoses
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Experience or training in crisis intervention, preferred
• Ability to demonstrate cultural competence
• Strong understanding and implementation of self-care practices
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws, rules & regulations affecting Crisis Intervention
• Ability to collaborate and work as a part of an interdisciplinary team
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility and a commitment to and passion for Elevate’s mission
• Pre-employment criminal background check, employment background check and drug screening required