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City of Portland - Alternative Response Liaison

Position Number: 6415773
Location: Portland, ME
Position Type: Campus Safety and Police

City of Portland - Alternative Response Liaison

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.

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.
This position may require a flexible schedule to support the needs of the department and the community including one weekend day.

Applications accepted until August 8, 2025.

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

Salary & Benefits:

$72,830.00 - $ 79,565.00 annually.

This is a Non-Union, Grade C42, City of Portland position and will include a generous benefits package.

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
Fitness Reimbursement
Discount on professional development programs through USM and Thomas College

If you have any questions or need assistance with the application, please email Human Resources at jobs@portlandmaine.gov or call 207-874-8624.

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 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://selfservice.portlandmaine.gov/ess/EmploymentOpportunities/JobDetail.aspx?req=375&sreq=8&form=5000&desc=ALTERNATIVE%20RESPONSE%20LIAISON