Social Worker (Police)

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF:

Social Worker (Police)

Interviews will be conducted as applications are received.  This position will remain open until filled.

JOB SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for providing counseling, therapy, and support to individuals, families, and groups experiencing a wide range of social, emotional, and psychological issues. This position, as part of the police department’s crisis response and intervention program, will respond with police personnel to assist in handling police interactions with individuals experiencing mental health, substance use, domestic violence, and other crises, and provide ongoing stabilization services to those individuals. This position will also acquire and maintain clients through proactive review of police reports, notifications, referrals, and other requests for service.   

JOB DUTIES:

1.    Acquires and maintains clients through proactive review of police reports, notifications, referrals, and other requests for service, and provides assessment, diagnosis, and therapy and/or counseling services or appropriate referrals.
2.    Responds to police calls for service involving mental health, substance use, domestic violence, or other crises.  
3.    Advocates for clients' rights and helps them navigate complex systems to improve their overall well-being.
4.    Maintains ongoing professional relationships with community partners and a positive and collaborative working relationship with police and other village departments.
5.    Maintains clinical case notes on services provided, collects, and analyzes statistical data, and ensures compliance with ethical standards and legal regulations in their clinical work. 
6.    Acts as a court liaison and client advocate on both criminal and civil cases. 
7.    Provides case management services, assisting clients in accessing resources and services such as healthcare, housing, employment assistance, financial support, and social support networks. 
8.    Participates in regular meetings with community stakeholders and professional colleagues, within and outside the police department.
9.    Delivers education and prevention services to the community through workshops, seminars, outreach programs, and other means to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and promote mental wellness.
10.    Performs other duties as assigned.

Makes presentations on related topics to internal and external groups.  Provides training to public safety officers as needed or when requested.  Prepares reports as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS:
1.    Master's degree in social work, counseling/clinical psychology, marriage and family therapy, or a related field.
2.    A minimum of two years of experience in crisis intervention and providing mental health services to individuals and families.  
3.    State of Illinois Clinical license in social work (LCSW) or an equivalent license.
4.    Possession of a valid driver’s license.
5.    Proficiency with current computer technology, job-specific software, and customer service systems.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
1.    Site visits to residences driving the crisis response van or other department vehicle as assigned, which may require traversing over uneven surfaces, confined spaces, and during inclement weather. 
2.    Flexible schedule including on-call availability for phone consultation and/or on-scene response.  
3.    Exposure to various extreme weather conditions, various lighting conditions, natural and artificial, and extremely stressful situations.
4.    Exposure to dangerous persons or animals.
5.    Potential risk of exposure to infectious diseases and/or disagreeable odors.
6.    Prolonged periods of concentration, proofreading, and extensive computer work.
7.    Deal effectively with the morbid, the macabre, the repugnant, the abnormal, the morose, the psychotic, the neurotic, and the otherwise unpleasant or unusual facets or results of human behavior.
8.    Assimilate, retain, and effectively use geographic knowledge concerning the village and the surrounding vicinity.

STARTING SALARY RANGE:  $95,822.00 - $106,602.00 annually dependent on qualifications. The salary range for this position is $95,822.00 - $138,942.00.

Please attach as part of your application all necessary documents verifying that you meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

BENEFITS:

The Village of Schaumburg has a competitive benefit package with coverage that begins on the first day of employment and includes: flexible benefit Section 125 plan including health, dental, vision, and life insurance as well as medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts, and a retirement plan through the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund.  The Village also provides paid holidays, paid vacation, sick leave, tuition reimbursement, succession development, and more.

ABOUT THE VILLAGE OF SCHAUMBURG:
The village employs approximately 600 employees in 12 departments, including police, fire, engineering and public works, communications, community development, cultural services, economic development, finance, general government, human resources, information technology, and transportation. Our employees work to serve the residents and strive to make Schaumburg the best community it can be. 

Our Core Values are the heart and soul of how we operate.  Customer service, integrity, respect, teamwork, and trust are the values we dedicate ourselves to with the goal of providing excellent services and programs to meet the needs of our community and those within our organization. They guide our actions and serve as the framework for the decisions and contributions we make every day – at every level.  Each member of the Schaumburg team is valued, belongs and provides essential services to the residents, visitors, and businesses of Schaumburg. We are proud of the rich diversity of the Schaumburg community, and we want employees to bring their own unique capabilities, experiences, and characteristics to their work in serving the community.  The characteristics of humility, empathy, respect, and open-mindedness are cornerstones of our organizational culture. The success of the village depends on our employees, and we are committed to helping employees continue growing and developing in their careers. 

SELECTION PROCESS:

The candidate screening process may consist of an application review, skills testing, employability assessment, interviews, and other job-related testing or verifications.  Chosen candidates will be subject to background checks and a criminal history investigation.  The top candidate will need to successfully complete the post-offer qualifying pre-employment medical examination and drug screen (including cannabis).

Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to complete the application process should contact the Human Resources Department at 847-923-3900.

The Village of Schaumburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer