Public Safety Services Liaison

Syntero is in search of a Public Safety Services Liaison (PSSL) to fulfill a partnership between Syntero, Inc., the Dublin City Police Department (DPD), and the Washington Township Fire Department (WTFD). The PSSL is not a City employee but works in tandem with the Police and Fire Departments to address the shared goal of meeting the well-being needs of community residents. The PSSL will enhance the ability of the DPD and WTFD to connect individuals these Departments have contact with during requests for emergency services within Dublin, Ohio, and township communities as served by WTFD with needed local, county, and state resources. The PSSL would provide a follow-up referral service in matters concerning areas such as mental health, homelessness, dependency and addiction, and family services. The PSSL position would supplement

DPD/WTFD

response and is intended to reduce future first responder intervention by connecting individuals and families with the appropriate resources to address behavioral health and/or other personal needs.

Qualifications Education:

Graduate from an accredited college or university with a minimum Bachelor's Degree (Master's Degree preferred) in social work, counseling, public health, education, psychology, community development, public administration or closely related field.

License:

Must hold licensure as required by the State of Ohio to provide prevention and outpatient clinical services (LSW, LPC, MFT, LISW, LPCC, IMFT). Independent licensure is preferred.

Experience:

4 or more years of professional experience in a social service agency. Professional experience working with law enforcement and/or first responders is preferred.

Skills:

Ability to provide and develop child and family prevention services, ability to communicate articulately and effectively, ability to engage professionally with various community stakeholders and collaborative partners in host environments, and strong commitment to the coordination of services and working in a team environment

Performance Requirements:

Uphold and follow the agency core values of integrity, empowerment, inclusivity and innovation in all aspects of the position. Create a welcoming, respectful, and safe environment. Share ideas and concerns in a constructive and respectful manner. Follow rules and requirements of all federal, state, local, and accrediting bodies. Consistently exercise discretion and clinical judgment in regard to the treatment, services, and programming options provided and/or communicated to clients and community stakeholders. Facilitate behavioral health services (mental health and substance use) utilizing evidence-based interventions with individuals, families/couples, and/or groups in an office or community-based settings at a level that is consistent with established service productivity requirements. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with community behavioral health providers and other community-based social services. Assist in researching resources for individuals not otherwise connected and for families in crisis who are interested in linkage to local service providers. Document PSSL referral activities and provide regular updates to facilitate the progress of cases. Prepare and submit the service summaries and reports at frequency as agreed upon between both partner entities. Work with management staff to ensure that the PSSL program is compliant with all regulations, standards, and policies of funding and accrediting bodies including ensuring that the prevention programs are operating in accordance with the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services prevention certification standards. The PSSL is responsible for planning, program development, administration and evaluation of the PSSL partnership. The PSSL stays up-to-date of the latest standards in the field and ensures the agency's programs reflect current evidenced-based prevention and early intervention recommendations. The PSSL monitors applicable regulatory standards and ensures the agency's prevention services maintain compliance with all regulations and standards of accreditation and funding sources.

About Syntero:

Syntero has more than 50 years of expertise in providing mental health and substance use prevention and treatment services and uses evidence-based curricula to address mental health and substance use concerns in youth.

Values Matter:

All candidates who share our values of integrity, empowerment, innovation and inclusiveness are encouraged to apply.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$20.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Referral program Vision insurance

Education:

Master's (Required)

Experience:

Social Service:

4 years (Required)

License/Certification:

LSW, LPC, MFT, LISW, LPCC or IMFT (Required)

Work Location:

On the road