Overview Under the supervision of the Co-Response Program Manager, the Case Manager supports individuals experiencing behavioral health crises through field-based case management, care coordination, and advocacy in collaboration with law enforcement and Co-Response Clinicians. The role emphasizes crisis resolution, diversion from the criminal justice system, and linkage to long-term care and community support. This position works with a diverse population including children, adults, and older adults, applying trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and client-centered practices. This position will work in Chaffee County and may travel.
Responsibilities Provide field-based case management, care coordination, and advocacy in collaboration with law enforcement and Co-Response Clinicians.
Support crisis resolution and diversion from the criminal justice system.
Link individuals to long-term care and community supports.
Apply trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and client-centered practices while serving diverse populations, including children, adults, and older adults.
Work in Chaffee County and travel as needed.
Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Social Work, or a related field. The required degree may be substituted for applicable experience.
Position details Location: Chaffee County; travel may be required
Status: full-time, non-exempt
Salary: $24.04 to $28.85 per hour, DOQ
Benefits Medical, dental, vision, life, disability
HDHP health savings account with county contribution
Paid sick, vacation, personal leave, holidays and birthday holiday
EAP
Retirement plan with county contribution
Wellness program incentives
How to apply To apply, send a completed and notarized Sheriff application, resume and letter of interest to [emailprotected]. Notary services available to applicants at no cost by Sheriff Records personnel located at 641 West 3rd Street, Salida. Applications accepted until May 28, 2025. EOE.
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