Police Social Worker

Park Ridge; Park Ridge (IL); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

IMRF retirement plan

Job summary

The City of Park Ridge is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Police Social Worker within the Park Ridge Police Department. This position supports residents and families experiencing crisis, mental health challenges, domestic violence, and other difficult situations by providing intervention, advocacy, referrals, and short-term counseling services.

The Police Social Worker works closely with police personnel, schools, courts, healthcare providers, and community organizations to

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or closely related field required.
• Minimum of two years social work or related experience required.
• Experience in mental health, domestic violence, or crime victim advocacy preferred.
• Licensed Social Worker (LSW), LCSW, LCPC or similar licensed status required.

Responsibilities

• Respond to incidents involving individuals in mental health crises alongside police personnel.
• Provide crisis intervention, short-term counseling, advocacy, and referrals.
• Assess individuals and families to determine services and support plans.
• Coordinate access to services and monitor client progress.
• Serve as a liaison between Police Department and community agencies, schools, courts, and providers.
• Maintain case documentation, reports, and records.
• Attend court appearances and provide advocacy services as needed.
• Assist with social service support during large-scale incidents.
• Participate in on-call crisis response as needed.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Advocacy

Interagency collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field

Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or equivalent

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Join our Team!

Salary Range: $86,698 - $104,038 *

*The City of Park Ridge typically hires at the starting point of the stated salary range; however, we value experience and qualifications and encourage all interested applicants to apply.

The City of Park Ridge is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Police Social Worker within the Park Ridge Police Department. This position plays a vital role in supporting individuals and families experiencing crisis, mental health challenges, domestic violence, and other difficult situations by providing intervention, advocacy, referrals, and short-term counseling services.

The Police Social Worker works closely with police personnel, schools, courts, healthcare providers, and community organizations to connect residents with appropriate resources and support services.

To ensure continuity of service and provide timely support to residents, this position is regularly scheduled to work evening hours.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to incidents involving individuals experiencing mental health crises or other critical situations alongside police personnel
• Provide crisis intervention, short-term counseling, advocacy, and referrals to community resources
• Assess individuals and families to determine appropriate services and support plans
• Coordinate access to services and monitor client progress
• Serve as a liaison between the Police Department and community agencies, schools, courts, and healthcare providers
• Maintain case documentation, reports, and records
• Attend court appearances and provide advocacy services as needed
• Assist with social service support during large-scale critical incidents
• Participate in on-call crisis response as needed

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a closely related field
• Minimum of two years of social work or related experience required
• Experience in mental health, domestic abuse, or crime victim advocacy preferred
• Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Clinical Professional (LCP) or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) required

Why Join Us?

The City of Park Ridge is a vibrant, full-service community committed to maintaining high-quality infrastructure and responsive public service. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to projects that enhance residents’ daily lives and support long-term community development.

The City also offers a collaborative work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• IMRF retirement plan
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
• Employee wellness and engagement programs

Please review the job description for more information.

The City of Park Ridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome all qualified applicants and do not discriminate based on any protected status under federal, state, or local law, including the Illinois Human Rights Act.