What are the responsibilities and job description for the Co-responding Counselor position at The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth?
Job Description
Job Description
Title :
Co-responding Counselor
FLSA : Non-Exempt
Reports To : Development Director
Organization Summary :
The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth ("TLC") is a social enterprise company serving the Greater Philadelphia Area for over 50 years. Founded in 1970 and incorporated in 1983, TLC is an entrepreneurial nonprofit providing innovative education, coaching, and counseling services to public school students and their families. For more information, please visit https : / / TheLincolnCenter.com
Position Summary :
The role of a Co-Responding Counselor in partnership with law enforcement is a vital step in addressing a broad range of crises within the community. By integrating skilled professionals into police response teams, this approach offers several benefits, including providing compassionate, proactive support for individuals experiencing mental health challenges, domestic violence, substance abuse issues, or other crises. This partnership ensures that law enforcement is equipped with the expertise necessary to manage these situations effectively while connecting individuals and families with the resources they need to achieve stability.
Duties & : Responsibilities
- Provide Crisis Intervention : Respond alongside law enforcement (or follow up after the scene has been deemed safe) to calls involving mental health crises, domestic violence, substance abuse, and other non-criminal matters. Use de-escalation and assessment skills to manage crisis situations, reduce risk, and stabilize individuals in distress.
- Conduct On-Site Assessments : Perform evaluations in the field to determine individuals' needs-whether mental health, safety, or substance abuse-related-and recommend appropriate interventions, including referrals to services, hospitalization, or other supports.
- Facilitate Connections to Community Resources : Act as a bridge between law enforcement and local agencies, connecting individuals and families to long-term support, community-based resources and social services to promote stability and reduce repeat encounters with law enforcement.
- Case Management and Follow-Up : Provide ongoing case management as needed to ensure individuals and families successfully engage with referred resources, addressing any barriers to accessing services.
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Skills & Knowledge :
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Other Duties :
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Work Environment : Community settings
Work Hours :
This is a part-time, 25 hour per week position.
Travel :
Travel to the various homes, and community settings within the Plymouth Township area. Use of a reliable car is necessary for travel to service sites.
EEO Statement :
TLC is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and does not discriminate on any legally recognized basis, including, but not limited to, race, age, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis recognized by federal, state or local law.
