Crisis Response Social Worker

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Please fill out your application as fully as possible. The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. Read the "Hiring Process" section below to learn more.

New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market.

Job Summary

Come join us and be a part of an exciting program! Bellevue Fire CARES is looking for a Crisis Response Social Worker to be a part of an innovative, multidisciplinary team to respond to 911 calls for people in crisis. You will directly accompany emergency medical responders and / or law enforcement on scene to assist individuals experiencing mental health, substance use, homelessness, domestic violence and other crises. Your duties include considerable public contact and are intended to bridge the gap between emergency medical response and / or law enforcement and the social needs of people within this population.

Learn more : https : / / bellevuewa.gov / city-government / departments / fire / medical / fire-cares

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Respond with fire and police personnel to individuals in crisis including, behavioral health, substance use, homelessness, self-neglect, domestic violence and hoarding.
• Evaluate mental health status and make DCR referrals, when appropriate.
• Cultivate contacts and establish and maintain positive, effective, collaborative working relationships with Bellevue Fire and Police Department personnel, other law enforcement agencies, other emergency medical response agencies, court system, community leaders, federal, state, regional and local agencies, homeless shelters, area community service and faith-based groups, staff of state and local hospitals and health professionals in an effort to care for and assist chronic utilizers and other individuals in need of social services.
• Establish and maintain rapport with the individuals served.
• Provide information, consultation and referral. Respond to requests for information about available services for homelessness, behavioral health, substance use and other human and social service needs.
• Promote best practices in engagement approaches, support systems and interventions. Meet with and interview contacts, families and other care providers to assess needs and eligibility for services. Advocate needs of individuals within and outside system; liaise between individuals, caregivers and service providers. Provide client-level and system-wide troubleshooting and advocacy.
• Follow-up with identified individuals in an effort to bridge gaps between emergency medical responders and / or police and social services.
• Consult with other agency professionals on difficult cases.
• Work effectively within law enforcement and fire department environment and, which includes exposure to high stress, rapidly evolving incidents, public safety culture and norms.
• Prepare memos, correspondence, records, case notes and reports related to social service activities.
• Work variable shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

HIRING PROCESS

The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. To evaluate all candidates fairly and equitably, the City will make all applicants anonymous when we are screening the applications. We will redact information from our application such as your name, address, and other demographics. To help us, please complete the online application form as fully as possible.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

At the City of Bellevue, you'll be part of a team committed to providing exceptional customer service, upholding the public interest and advancing the community vision. The six essential and enduring principles that guide our individual actions, our interactions, and our decision making in the City of Bellevue organization is : Exceptional Public Service, Stewardship, Commitment to Employees, Integrity, Innovation, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. You'll work in an environment that is innovative, collaborative, future focused, and committed to excellence. Bellevue welcomes the world. Our diversity is our strength. We embrace the future while respecting our past. It's what makes the City of Bellevue an exciting place to work, live, and explore.

Have we piqued your interest yet? Come join our team!