Mental Health Co-Responder

CENTER FOR COMMUNITY RESOURCES INCORPORATED; Pottsville (Schuylkill County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 PTO days first year

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Center for Community Resources Incorporated is seeking a Crisis Intervention Co-Responder for the Tamaqua area. The role supports police responses to mental health crises and connects individuals to social services and crisis intervention resources.

The position is 2nd shift (4pm-midnight) with weekend flexibility and a competitive benefits package including extensive health, dental, and PTO benefits. A Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field is required.
• Minimum two years’ experience in Criminal Justice, Crisis Intervention or Mental Health Case Management.
• Valid driver’s license, proof of auto insurance, Act 33/34 and FBI clearances required.

Responsibilities

• Assist law enforcement with responses to individuals and families in crisis to divert from criminal justice involvement.
• Provide telephone and mobile assessment, crisis counseling and referrals to community resources.

Skills

De-escalation techniques

Computer literacy

Knowledge of 302/201 process

Knowledge of county resources

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field

Tools

Background checks

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: CCR Schuylkill - POTTSVILLE, PA 17901, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Travel Percentage: Up to 50%, Job Shift: Evening, Job Category: Crisis, Mental Health Co-Responder – Full-Time Position - Evening Shift (4pm- Midnight) Center for Community Resources Tamaqua, PA 1 position

Job Description

WANT TO WORK FOR AN AGENCY THAT’S BEEN VOTED BEST PLACES TO WORK FOR 11 CONSECUTIVE YEARS WITH COMPETITIVE BENEFITS AND SALARY?

The Crisis Intervention Co-Responder position will work within the Tamaqua Police Department to assist law enforcement with responses to individuals and families where a mental health and/or other social service need exists. The goal of the co-responder will be to divert individuals from criminal justice involvement in situations where a social services or crisis intervention would be more effective and appropriate.

The Crisis Intervention Co-Responder is an innovative program to provide Crisis Intervention Services in collaboration with police response. Services will include telephone and mobile assessment; crisis counseling, conflict resolution, referral and linking to community resources. Work in a supportive team environment while helping people access mental health, drug and alcohol, children and adult human services in Schuylkill County.

CCR’s mission is connecting people to services. And that’s exactly what you’ll be doing in this role. Here, you’ll appreciate the support and camaraderie of a local team as you provide the community with care and support that will improve their mental health and divert from criminal justice involvement.

The hours for this position will be strictly 2nd shift (4pm-midnight) with weekends depending upon the need of the Tamaqua PD. We offer an extra $0.75 hr. shift differential for the evening shift and $1.50 shift differential for overnight shifts. This creates a great work-life balance. However, you must be flexible to work weekends. Speaking of work-life balance, please check out our great benefits listed below. We offer (to start) 20 days of PTO a year!

The starting base salary for this position is $24.04/hr., which applies to training, supervision and office work. We also offer a possible higher salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field. With major course work in Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice or related field.
• Must have minimum two years’ experience in Criminal Justice, Crisis Intervention and/or Mental Health Case Management.
• Valid driver’s license, proof of auto insurance, Act 33/34 and FBI clearances will be required. Individuals who have accessed human services are encouraged to apply. EOE/ADA
• Center for Community Resources is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. Interested applicants should visit Student Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid

Position Qualifications

Education

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree with major course work in Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, Gerontology, Anthropology, Political Science, History, Criminal Justice, Theology, Nursing, Counseling, Education or a related field. (Degree/course work is Sociology, Social Work, Human Development and Psychology are strongly preferred) or
• Be a registered nurse or
• Have a High School diploma or equivalency AND 12 semester credit hours in Sociology, Social Welfare, Psychology, Gerontology or other Social Science AND 2 years of experience in public or private human services with 1 year of mental health direct care experience
• (Associates degree with minimum of 12 semester credit hours in Sociology, Social Welfare, Psychology and Human Development is strongly preferred)
• (2 years of direct mental health experience is strongly preferred)

Experience

• One year experience in Crisis Services or in the mental health field preferred with a bachelors degree. See experience requirements above for applicants without a bachelors degree.

Licenses, Certificates or Clearances

• Act 33/34 and FBI Clearances.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Car Insurance Coverage Verification.

Special Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of de-escalation techniques, computer literate, knowledge of 302/201 process, and knowledge of county resources.

Other Factors or Requirements

• Able to exercise sound judgment.
• Flexibility in scheduling.
• Take the initiative while being cooperative and empathetic.
• Maintain strict confidentiality.

Benefits & Total Rewards

HEALTH & WELLNESS

• Medical: Employee $41.93/pay
• Employee + Child(ren) $73.32/pay
• Employee + Spouse $93.60/pay
• Employee + Family $121.61/pay
• FREE Dental Insurance
• FREE Vision Insurance
• FREE Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• FREE Healthy Merits Well-Being Program

EMPLOYER-PAID COVERAGE

• FREE Life Insurance
• FREE Short-Term Disability
• FREE Long-Term Disability

TIME OFF & WORK LIFE BALANCE

• Up to 20 PTO days in your first year
• 25 PTO days at 5 years
• 30 PTO days at 11 years
• 7 Paid Holidays
• 1 Floating Personal Day
• PTO Cash-Out Option
• Flexible scheduling opportunities

RETIREMENT & FINANCIAL

• 403(b) Retirement Plan Employer match up to 6%
• Referral Bonus - up to $1,000
• Pre-tax & Roth contribution options

EDUCATION & SUPPORT

• Tuition reimbursement up to $2,000 per semester / $4,000 per year
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS

• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity
• Insurance Buy-Up Life & AD&D Insurance

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.