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Title: Community Responder
Location: Rochester, NY

About the Job


Key Duties

  • Respond to and intervene during crisis situations, including mental, emotional, and domestic challenges

  • Provide social, emotional, behavior, and mental support for local community member(s) during crisis intervention

  • Participate in required trainings to ensure compassionate, culturally competent service delivery 

  • Engage in neighborhood outreach to build  trust with community members and local organizations

  • Participate in ongoing 1-on-1 supervision with Community Response Coordinator 

  • Participate in regular organizational meetings with fellow peer responders and the response team supervisor

  • Provide short-term case management and referrals to community-based organizations 

  • Additional duties / changing duties based may be determined in consultation with the Community Response Coordinator and Director

The Rochester Daniel’s Law Community Advisory Board is seeking a Community Responder  to begin Fall 2025. This position will be part of a non-police response team that will intervene and provide support services to community members during crisis situations. Following a successful pilot period, the program will expand its team, scope, and hours.


Qualifications


  • At least 2 years of work experience in crisis intervention, trauma-informed services, and or related fields (i.e. Counseling, Social Work, Care Coordination and Management, Trauma Intake Clinic, etc.)

  • Work experience(s) delivering  peer support or trauma-informed care and support in social services and/or clinical settings

  • Ability to make decisions and respond during crisis situations

  • Ability to provide quality services in a  fast-paced work environment

  • Ability to work collaboratively with a team and community members

  • Respect and compassion for vulnerable people and individuals during crisis situation

  • Multilingual (preferred, but not required)

Compensation


Salary Range: 50,000-60,000

This is a full-time exempt position for one year. Reappointment will be determined by the Director and Community Advisory Board,  and subject to available funding.