The pay for this position is $26,260-$30,767.7753 annually.Starting with 4 weeks of paid time off (pro-rated) plus 12 sick days and 9 holidays per year!Join one of Vermont's Best Places to Work for 5 year in a row!Position Purpose: The Police Liaison works embedded in area municipal police departments responding to mental health, substance abuse, domestic violence or other social service related calls with law enforcement, to provide immediate support and resource connection. The Police Liaison adheres to HCRS policy and complies with federal, state, and local regulations and supports program philosophy. Principal Responsibilities and Duties: Police Liaisons provide an array of supports to individuals including, but not limited to, assisting individuals with various challenges (financial, medical, legal, transportation, food, employment, etc.) and helping them to connect with community agencies and care providers. Police Liaisons work embedded in local police departments responding to emergency and non-emergency calls. They provide assistance to law enforcement, in the form of individual and family support, to ensure that people are connected to the proper system of care. Police Liaisons provide emergency support to community members who are in crisis or have experienced a trauma which law enforcement are involved.Scope of Position:A Police Liaison's work load will vary according to HCRS's programs' needs, police department's needs and supervisor's discretion.Key Knowledge, Skills and Abilities to successfully perform this job: Police Liaisons bring to their job a strong belief in individuals' self-determination and a respect for all people. They possess positive attitudes and an ability to work well with individuals receiving services, other providers, law enforcement and staff members. Demonstrating a can-do approach to difficult problems, Police Liaisons model appropriate behaviors in a strengths-based approach to individuals receiving services. Police Liaisons pursue professional growth and development in order to improve knowledge and to better support individual's mental health, developmental disabilities, civil liberties, and legal issues. Police Liaisons have the ability to stay calm in stressful situations and can maintain a sense of humor.Relationships: Police Liaisons report to the Senior Leadership team and the ES Director. Additionally, Police Liaisons are expected to work with other HCRS staff, various community agencies, and systems in order to assist individuals with their connection to community resources.Qualification StatementsMinimum: Bachelor's degree in psychology, human services, mental health or social work required, with Master's degree preferred.Working Conditions and Additional Information: Police Liaisons will work in a variety of settings, including, but not limited to police departments, business offices, individuals' homes, homeless shelters, community agencies, and hospitals. Police Liaisons work side by side with law enforcement officers, including cruisers. Environments often cannot be controlled and unpleasant odors and other disagreeable factors may be encountered. Traveling to and from these various work sites is an expected part of the job. Police Liaisons may be required to transport individuals receiving services.NOTE:The above job description is not meant to be all-encompassing, nor should it be considered a detailed account of every aspect of the job. Programmatic changes and individuals' needs may lead to additional duties and tasks. Other duties may be required and will be assigned as needed by supervisor. All HCRS employees are committed to doing quality work and strive for excellence. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.