Crisis Co-Responder: Trauma-Informed Community Support

Elevate; Sheboygan (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

IRA with employer matching

Job summary

Elevate, Inc. is seeking a Co-Responder to provide trauma-informed crisis response in partnership with law enforcement and community providers in Sheboygan, WI. The role includes 6:00 p.m.–2:00 a.m.

shifts at the Sheboygan Police Department, with rotating weekends, and a second site in Sheboygan Falls offering FT/PT hours and a split pay option. The Co-Responder delivers crisis intervention, de-escalation, safety planning, follow-up, and connection to resources, working with police, first

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a relevant field.
• Knowledge of behavioral health, substance use disorders, and co-occurring conditions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to assess situations, problem-solve, and make sound decisions in crisis environments.
• Experience or training in crisis intervention preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to provide culturally responsive and respectful services.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency and police-based calls for service involving individuals in crisis.
• Provide crisis intervention, de-escalation, assessment, safety planning, and resource linkage.
• Complete follow-up contacts with individuals engaged through crisis and emergency services.
• Collaborate with law enforcement, dispatch, county partners, and community providers.
• Serve as a liaison between individuals, families, first responders, and community resources.
• Utilize trauma-informed, person-centered, and Zero Suicide approaches.
• Participate in patrol briefings, ride-alongs, and community outreach with law enforcement partners.
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation and required data collection.
• Maintain required training, certifications, and Wisconsin requirements.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Decision making

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Cultural responsiveness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mental Health, Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field

Job description

Elevate, Inc. is seeking a Co-Responder to provide trauma-informed crisis response in partnership with law enforcement and community providers in Sheboygan, WI. The role includes 6:00 p.m.–2:00 a.m.

shifts at the Sheboygan Police Department, with rotating weekends, and a second site in Sheboygan Falls offering FT/PT hours and a split pay option. The Co-Responder delivers crisis intervention, de-escalation, safety planning, follow-up, and connection to resources, working with police, first