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POSITION PURPOSE:
The position of Co-Responder for is responsible for providing diverse proficient mental health crisis intervention and outreach to individuals, couples, and groups in Pottawatomie County through an ongoing partnership between Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Department and Pottawatomie County Health Department. This position requires a flexible schedule for calls pertaining to high distress individuals, provides consultation for community based interventions and mental health and/or substance abuse related assessments of individuals who come in contact with law enforcement and Health Department.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
A Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling or a closely related field preferred.
Licensed by the Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board of the State of Kansas and one year experience in the area of focus is preferred but not required.
Strong oral and written communication skills using the English language. Basic personal computer skills.
Employee must be able to meet Kansas Criminal Justice Information System requirements and will be required to complete a background check; including fingerprinting, name base records check and annual name based records check. Along with drug screening in accordance with Pottawatomie County policy.
See full position description here.
Must have and maintain a clean driving record for this position. A “clean” record is defined as: No misdemeanor or felony convictions for traffic/vehicular offenses (such as but not limited to DUI, vehicular homicide, reckless driving, hit and run, etc.) that are less than five (5) years old; no more than two (2) at fault or chargeable accidents that are less than five (5) years old; no more than two (2) traffic infractions (such as but not limited to speeding, failure to yield right of way, etc.) that are less than one year old.
Drug Free Workplace: Pottawatomie County is committed to a Drug-Free Workplace. By submitting my application I understand the County requires the successful completion of a post-offer pre-employment drug test as a condition of employment. This position may also require additional testing, which may include written, verbal, or physical assessments.
For questions regarding employment with Pottawatomie County, please contact Human Resources at 785-457-3455, PO Box 348, Westmoreland, KS 66549, or e-mail humanresources@pottcounty.org.
Pottawatomie offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes, Health, Vision and Dental insurance plans, KPERS/KP&F retirement, a deferred comp plan, and more. Read about Benefits here.
Completion of an employment application does not constitute an offer of employment nor is a completed application considered a contract of employment. Employment with Pottawatomie County is considered to be “at-will”. Submission of an application does not establish an obligation for Pottawatomie County to offer an interview or employment. Additionally, any misrepresentation or omission of information on the employment application may result in the rejection of the application or in dismissal from employment.
Pottawatomie County is an Equal Opportunity Employer - our vacancies are open to all eligible, qualified applicants.
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Full Time
$49k-62k (estimate)
12/08/2023
06/27/2024
pottcounty.org
Shawnee, OK
100 - 200