• Boulder County's Community Services department is seeking to hire a Lafayette Co-responder. The purpose of Co-Responder position is to support law enforcement on mental health calls for service in Lafayette. When possible, Co-Responders divert individuals with behavioral health disorders or symptoms from involvement in the criminal justice system and instead engage them in treatment. Co-Responders manage crisis intervention, de-escalation, and referral to treatment at the scene of police contact. They provide resources and follow-up when not on scene. Co-Responders manage follow-up with community members to connect them with resources and behavioral health treatment after crisis has concluded.

This is a full-time, benefitted, grant-funded position, funded through December 25th, 2027. The work schedule is Tuesday - Friday 6:30am - 4:30pm, with some weekends needed. This position will work out of Lafayette PD at 451 N 111th St, Lafayette, Colorado. Under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines, this position is exempt.

Hiring Salary Range: $63,840.00 - $77,892.00 Annually

Tentative Hiring Timeline:

Phone Screening: week of July 15th

First Round Interviews: week of July 22nd

Second Round Interviews: week of July 29th

Reference Check: week of July 29th

Boulder County is looking for well qualified candidates to fill our positions. Any combination of relevant education and experience is encouraged. In this position, we are looking for a minimum of a bachelors degree in a human behavioral science and at least two years experience in Motivational Interviewing, crisis counseling, verbal-de-escalation, working with diverse and at-risk populations, community networking and resource delivery. Must have drivers license and pass criminal background check.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)

Related behavioral health experience in non-traditional modalities.

Experience working and collaboration with law enforcement officials.

Licensed or License-eligible LPC, LMFT, LCSW or Psychologist

Certified Addiction Counselor I, II, III or LAC preferred.

Bilingual in Spanish and English

For more information, follow the link provided: https://www.governmentjobs.com/jobs/4558412-0/lafayette-co-responder