What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Safety Social Worker position at City of Kenosha?
JOB REQUIREMENTS: The Public Safety Social Worker is a social work
professional embedded within the Pleasant Prairie Police Department to
respond to and provide assessment and navigation to individuals and
families involved in incidents involving law enforcement and who are
identified as requiring behavioral health assistance (i.e., mental
health, child abuse and neglect, welfare checks, family troubles,
missing children, runaway, sex offenses, hoardings, or other calls
deemed necessary). This position works directly with law enforcement
officers, emergency medical services (EMS) responders, and crisis staff
to evaluate and address resident\'s needs for care coordination,
community resources, and/or crisis intervention, with the goal to
achieve stabilization in one\'s residence with the aid of their natural
supports and/or to establish immediate connection to community
resources. The Public Safety Social Worker reports to the Behavioral
Health Services Manager. Duties include: Correspond with Pleasant
Prairie Police Department (PPPD) staff to call for services Respond to
law enforcement calls of: mental health, child abuse and neglect,
welfare checks, family troubles, missing children, runaway, sex
offenses, hoardings or other calls deemed necessary; remain on scene
until the responding agency arrives and provides all necessary hand off
support Provide suicide screening trainings to PPPD staff Respond to
behavioral health related calls with police officers to provide on-site
intervention and support Problem-solve difficult situations in a timely
manner Provide supportive listening feedback, information, and referrals
Provide referrals to immediately needed services which may include but
not limited to: Crisis, Women and Children\'s Horizons, Adult Protective
Services, Children and Family Services Maintain the confidentiality of
all scope of work Follow HIPAA guidelines for all verbal and written
communication Give, receive, and act upon feedback from supervisor and
PPPD staff in an appropriate manner Promptly complete all required
documentation for all work Maintain professional boundaries with
citizens and coworkers at all times Participate in any scheduled or
requested staffing, debriefing, or training by PPPD command staff or
Behavioral Health Services administration Advocate for the needs of
vulnerable populations and work to remove barriers to accessing services
Engage with the community to build trust and improve relationships
between residents, law enforcement, and behavioral health services
Participate in community events and meetings to raise awareness of
available services Conduct follow-up visits and provide ongoing support
to individuals and families to ensure they continue to receive necessary
services and support Perform other duties as assigned Job requirements
include: Ability to respond in person to the scene within approximately
90 minutes of notification, if off duty A background free of felony
convictions Ability to access FBI/CIB portals and consent to be
fingerprinted \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Experience
1 year of experience working alongside law enforcement or Fire/EMS
Required Experience Working With Mental Health Screening, Substance
abuse screening, community setting service delivery preferred
Qualifications Knowledge of: Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale
(SCCRS) and Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment
(SBIRT) tools Evidence-based best practices; and Question, Persuade,
Refer (QPR) Mental health and substance abuse and how both impact
individuals and families Current principles and best practices of social
work Our community\'s social and economic problems and their impact on
residents Law enforcement and community service providers within and
surrounding Kenosha County Skill in: Crisis intervention and advanced
communication skills used to deescalate aggressive individuals
Engagement, conflict re olution, safety management, time management,
interviewing, assessment, and organization Verbal and written
communication and documentation Interpersonal and active listening
skills Working with computer applications including Microsoft Word,
Excel, Outlook, and Teams Ability to: Deal effectively with
psychological and environmental problems arising in connection with
social work, especially involving emotionally charged situations with
individuals and families who have experienced trauma Give, receive, and
act upon feedback from supervisor and Pleasant Prairie Police Department
staff in an appropriate manner Provide feedback to collateral contacts
regarding individuals and families supported Work independently and
remain self-motivated without constant supervision Analyze information
or situations, synthesize information and/or circumstances, and solve
problems Multi-task in a fast-paced work environment, prioritize, and
meet time requirements Remain composed and professional at all times
Maintain the confidentiality of all scope of work Follow HIPAA standards
for all verbal and written communication Adhere to professional ethics
Maintain professional boundaries with residents and co-workers at all
times Work respectfully in a diverse and inclusive environment Physical
Demands Moderate physical demands, such as exerting up to 50 pounds of
force occasionally and up to 10 pounds of force frequently Frequent
standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time, walking for
extended periods of time, stooping, bending, climbing stairs; required
to drive vehicle; constant use of a computer Frequent repetitive motion
and reaching Constant requirement to hear normal speech; constant
hearing on telephone and radio; ability to hear faint sounds; constant
talking on telephone/radio Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a
computer keyboard, mouse, and other devices and objects Potential
contact with hostile individuals; exposure to emergency situations; may
be exposed to trauma, grief, and death; frequent public contact;
decision-making and concentration \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Other: To see the complete job description and to apply for this
position, please visit our website, www.kenoshacountywi.gov/jobs, and
click the \"View Open Jobs\" button. Must be submitted no later than
Thursday, October 16, 2025. Kenosha County is an equal opportunity
employer. Apply Online: www.kenoshacountywi.gov/jobs
professional embedded within the Pleasant Prairie Police Department to
respond to and provide assessment and navigation to individuals and
families involved in incidents involving law enforcement and who are
identified as requiring behavioral health assistance (i.e., mental
health, child abuse and neglect, welfare checks, family troubles,
missing children, runaway, sex offenses, hoardings, or other calls
deemed necessary). This position works directly with law enforcement
officers, emergency medical services (EMS) responders, and crisis staff
to evaluate and address resident\'s needs for care coordination,
community resources, and/or crisis intervention, with the goal to
achieve stabilization in one\'s residence with the aid of their natural
supports and/or to establish immediate connection to community
resources. The Public Safety Social Worker reports to the Behavioral
Health Services Manager. Duties include: Correspond with Pleasant
Prairie Police Department (PPPD) staff to call for services Respond to
law enforcement calls of: mental health, child abuse and neglect,
welfare checks, family troubles, missing children, runaway, sex
offenses, hoardings or other calls deemed necessary; remain on scene
until the responding agency arrives and provides all necessary hand off
support Provide suicide screening trainings to PPPD staff Respond to
behavioral health related calls with police officers to provide on-site
intervention and support Problem-solve difficult situations in a timely
manner Provide supportive listening feedback, information, and referrals
Provide referrals to immediately needed services which may include but
not limited to: Crisis, Women and Children\'s Horizons, Adult Protective
Services, Children and Family Services Maintain the confidentiality of
all scope of work Follow HIPAA guidelines for all verbal and written
communication Give, receive, and act upon feedback from supervisor and
PPPD staff in an appropriate manner Promptly complete all required
documentation for all work Maintain professional boundaries with
citizens and coworkers at all times Participate in any scheduled or
requested staffing, debriefing, or training by PPPD command staff or
Behavioral Health Services administration Advocate for the needs of
vulnerable populations and work to remove barriers to accessing services
Engage with the community to build trust and improve relationships
between residents, law enforcement, and behavioral health services
Participate in community events and meetings to raise awareness of
available services Conduct follow-up visits and provide ongoing support
to individuals and families to ensure they continue to receive necessary
services and support Perform other duties as assigned Job requirements
include: Ability to respond in person to the scene within approximately
90 minutes of notification, if off duty A background free of felony
convictions Ability to access FBI/CIB portals and consent to be
fingerprinted \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Experience
1 year of experience working alongside law enforcement or Fire/EMS
Required Experience Working With Mental Health Screening, Substance
abuse screening, community setting service delivery preferred
Qualifications Knowledge of: Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale
(SCCRS) and Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment
(SBIRT) tools Evidence-based best practices; and Question, Persuade,
Refer (QPR) Mental health and substance abuse and how both impact
individuals and families Current principles and best practices of social
work Our community\'s social and economic problems and their impact on
residents Law enforcement and community service providers within and
surrounding Kenosha County Skill in: Crisis intervention and advanced
communication skills used to deescalate aggressive individuals
Engagement, conflict re olution, safety management, time management,
interviewing, assessment, and organization Verbal and written
communication and documentation Interpersonal and active listening
skills Working with computer applications including Microsoft Word,
Excel, Outlook, and Teams Ability to: Deal effectively with
psychological and environmental problems arising in connection with
social work, especially involving emotionally charged situations with
individuals and families who have experienced trauma Give, receive, and
act upon feedback from supervisor and Pleasant Prairie Police Department
staff in an appropriate manner Provide feedback to collateral contacts
regarding individuals and families supported Work independently and
remain self-motivated without constant supervision Analyze information
or situations, synthesize information and/or circumstances, and solve
problems Multi-task in a fast-paced work environment, prioritize, and
meet time requirements Remain composed and professional at all times
Maintain the confidentiality of all scope of work Follow HIPAA standards
for all verbal and written communication Adhere to professional ethics
Maintain professional boundaries with residents and co-workers at all
times Work respectfully in a diverse and inclusive environment Physical
Demands Moderate physical demands, such as exerting up to 50 pounds of
force occasionally and up to 10 pounds of force frequently Frequent
standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time, walking for
extended periods of time, stooping, bending, climbing stairs; required
to drive vehicle; constant use of a computer Frequent repetitive motion
and reaching Constant requirement to hear normal speech; constant
hearing on telephone and radio; ability to hear faint sounds; constant
talking on telephone/radio Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a
computer keyboard, mouse, and other devices and objects Potential
contact with hostile individuals; exposure to emergency situations; may
be exposed to trauma, grief, and death; frequent public contact;
decision-making and concentration \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Other: To see the complete job description and to apply for this
position, please visit our website, www.kenoshacountywi.gov/jobs, and
click the \"View Open Jobs\" button. Must be submitted no later than
Thursday, October 16, 2025. Kenosha County is an equal opportunity
employer. Apply Online: www.kenoshacountywi.gov/jobs
