Emergency Services Coordinator I

Job Overview

Unified Community Services
Serving Grant and Iowa Counties

Emergency Services Coordinator I

Unified Community Services is seeking applicants for a full time Emergency
Services Coordinator I to provide crisis response, coordination, and short-term
stabilization for individuals and families experiencing mental health emergencies across
Grant & Iowa Counties. This role supports community safety and recovery-oriented,
least-restrictive interventions while delivering services consistent with Wisconsin
DHS Chapter 34 and applicable state/federal requirements. The coordinator works
under clinical supervision of a DHS 34-qualified licensed mental health professional
and medical supervision of the Medical Director/designee and is not an independent
clinical decision-maker.

Benefit Position: 80 hours bi-weekly; Hours can vary but typically Monday – Friday,
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Salary: $2,338.40 starting bi-weekly

Responsibilities: Provide crisis response services (phone, mobile, walk-in), including
stabilization support and hospital/residential coordination; Complete crisis assessments,
response planning, linkage/follow-up, and discharge planning; Collaborate with
facilities, community providers, and internal teams; staff cases and participate in
clinical consultation; Monitor and support emergency detention/commitment processes
and related court coordination/logs; Maintain accurate EHR documentation, crisis call
logs, crisis plans/alerts, and required program records; provide coverage and other
duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, human
services, or a related field preferred; Other combinations of education, training, and
relevant experience will be considered; Experience providing crisis response, emergency
services, and/or intensive human services supports preferred; Demonstrated ability to
work effectively with individuals in mental health crisis, families, and community
partners (e.g., hospitals, law enforcement, courts, schools).

How to Apply: A Grant County Employment Application and job description may be
obtained at www.co.grant.wi.gov (under employment opportunities) or by contacting
the Human Resource Department at (608) 723-2540. Screening of applicants will
begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Submit application,
resume, and letter of interest to: Grant County Human Resources, 111 S. Jefferson
St. – PO Box 529, Lancaster, WI 53813 (AA/EEO)