City of Portland - Alternative Response Liaison - Police Department

Start Date: October 28, 2024 | End Date: April 26, 2025
County: Cumberland County
Job Type: General Assistance

City of Portland - Alternative Response Liaison - Police Department

The Portland Police Department is the largest municipal law enforcement agency in the state of Maine. We are proud to work in partnership with the community to keep Portland a safe and livable city. For more details about the Portland Police Department, click here.

The Police Department is seeking to fill the role of the Alternative Response Liaison. The Alternative Response Liaison will assist the department in its proactive efforts to provide critical response capacity, as well as community outreach, and education to its citizens. This position will be integral in enhancing police response through direct contact with those in crisis.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• This team member will work collaboratively with other behavioral health professionals to connect citizens with appropriate resources, provide referrals and advocate for services.

• Provides intervention, referral, advocacy and facilitation of services when needed.

• Work closely with patrol officers, co-responding or responding in lieu of a police response.

• As a member of our Behavioral Health Unit, this person will respond to calls for service, coordinate the management of existing services and provide available resources.

• Maintains statistics and records, to include police diversions, client contacts and outcomes.

Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant social science and/or equivalent education and work experience required.

• License eligible for LCPC, LCPC-C, LCSW or LMSW-CC preferred.

• Proven ability to work with socially and ethnically diverse populations and exhibit a commitment to treating all community members with dignity and respect.

• Strong organization, communication and data collection skills.

• Candidates should be effective in working as part of a team and independently.

• Must hold a valid driver’s license.

Applications accepted until filled.

Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory criminal background check.

Salary & Benefits:

This is a non union position, Grade C42 - Salary range: $70,708 - $81,967, with a full range up to $89,585 per year.

The City of Portland prides itself on its outstanding benefits and collegial and mission-driven work environment. City benefits include:

• Free employee health insurance with the completion of wellness incentives

• Thirteen paid holidays

• Sick, vacation, and personal leave

• Life, dental, vision and income protection insurances

• Choice of retirement plans, including a pension plan

• Use of City recreation facilities

• Discount on professional development programs through USM and Thomas College

If you have questions or need assistance with the application, please contact Shae Gonzalez (City of Portland Recruiter) at sgonzalez@portlandmaine.gov or 207-653-3615 (call or text)

The City of Portland believes that to do our best work, our employees need to reflect the diverse, vibrant community we serve. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and are committed to celebrating all dimensions of diversity in the workplace. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation, please call 207-874-8624 or email hrinfo@portlandmaine.gov

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/5754986