Co-Responder with Sheboygan Police Department

LOOKING TO ELEVATE YOUR CAREER - The Co-responder partners with law enforcement, community service providers, and other first responders 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.
Work Locations:

• Sheboygan Police Department

• Work/Life Balance
• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for positions of 30 hours or more per week.
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account Dependent Care
• Simple IRA with matching contribution
• Tuition reimbursement

• 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 with 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 required.  
• 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, driver license check, and drug screening required.  

The mission and philosophy of Elevate requires this position to perform in both a professional and personable manner. The manner in which the employee relates to fellow employees, clients, and visitors is considered parallel in importance to technical knowledge and ability. Respect and consideration given to the dignity of each client, visitor and fellow employee is a requisite of successful job performance. In addition, strict client confidentiality must be maintained.
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.