Constable

Our Mission is to empower people on their journey to recovery, helping them achieve their goals, rediscover meaning and purpose in life, and reconnect with themselves and their communities. Our Vision is to revolutionize healthcare by pioneering innovative solutions that go beyond behavioral health, empowering people to thrive in the communities where they live, work, and play.

Constable

Pool / Non-Exempt

As Needed – Day or Night 7:00am-7:30pm or 7:00pm-7:30am

Crisis - 700 Main Street, Ellendale, DE, 19941

$25 per hour

• Constable Academy Certification (Must have certification for the pool schedule)
• Licensed in DE or prior police law enforcement

The Constable is responsible for providing a safe, recovery environment that ensures respect and dignity using a recovery coaching approach. The Constable will demonstrate non-violent verbal de-escalation skills at all times and use physical hold interventions as a last resort to ensure safety and to keep involuntary guests on facility premises as indicated.

• Guest Care & Advocacy
  • Provides a welcoming environment for individuals using the Recovery Coaching process.
  • Utilizes “No Force First” philosophy – i.e., non-violent, verbal de‑escadaion skills.
  • Provides the safe transport of individuals as directed.
  • Ensures the safety and security of individuals within the facility.
  • Provides direct support to all involuntary individuals during the evaluation process.
• Compliance & Risk Management
  • Documents relevant and required information and services provided.
  • Keeps abreast of all federal and state regulations and laws and all Recovery Innovations policies and procedures as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.
  • Understands and adheres to Recovery Innovations compliance standards as they appear in the Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policies.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration
  • Assists staff in reviewing and securing individual and visitor personal items.
• Additional Duties
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

As an innovative leader in behavioral health care, we are committed to supporting our teams through a comprehensive benefits package. This includes competitive health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as access to mental health resources and wellness programs. We offer a strong retirement plan with company matching and generous paid time off to support work‑life balance. In addition, we provide ongoing opportunities for professional development and training to help you advance in your career. We value the contributions of our team members and are dedicated to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Education / Licenses
  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Successful completion of Peer Employment Training thus obtaining Certification as a Peer Support Specialist required.
• Experience
  • Prior law enforcement experience within the last five (5) years or prior employment as a Constable.
  • Minimum of two (2) years of behavioral health experience, crisis environment preferred.
  • Must meet and pass the minimum training and experience standards established by the Board of Examiners of Constables.
• Skills
  • Knowledge of all applicable code governing the power, duties and jurisdiction of a Constable.
  • Knowledge of Title 16, 24‑hour hold process.
  • Ability to problem solve.
  • Must be able to pass de‑escalation training, as defined by state requirements.
• Driving Requirements
  • If driving is required for this position, must meet all requirements outlined in Recovery Innovations driving policy.
  • If not qualified to drive per driving policy, a Non‑Driver Attestation form must be signed.
• Miscellaneous Requirements
  • Must be at least 18 years old unless residing in a state where funder or government regulations set a different minimum age requirement.
  • Travel required based on business need.
  • Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality (HIPAA g