Co-Responder with the Sheboygan Police Department

Sheboygan, WI
Part Time
Entry Level

New opportunity just opened up- part time Co-Responder 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.

Essential Functions:    

  1. Respond to emergency and/or police-based calls for services in the community  

  1. Provide community-based triage, crisis intervention & de-escalation, assessment, support planning, and linkage to resources  

  1. Provide follow-up contacts in individuals engaged with emergency services  

  1. Collaborate with internal partners (law enforcement, dispatch, county) to facilitate communication, effective response, and improve service delivery  

  1. Act as a liaison for community resources  

  1. Utilize a trauma-sensitive, person-centered, and zero suicide approach when working with individuals and their supports  

  1. Participate in patrol briefings, de-briefings, ride-alongs, and proactive community outreach with police personnel  

  1. Maintain accurate and timely clinical records and data collection  

  1. Maintain training, education, and best practice requirements, per WI Chapter 34 as well as any credentials held by the individual   

Qualified applicants will have:

  • 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.  

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