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Bridge House ends homelessness one person at a time with a sidewalk-to-housing continuum of programming from low-barrier basic needs to its innovative Ready to Work program, Colorado’s first work-first solution for adults experiencing homelessness that is sustainably changing lives through paid employment, housing, and case management with locations in Boulder, Aurora, and Englewood. Bridge House operates two social enterprises: outdoor crews and Community Table Kitchen Catering.
Join a dynamic team of individuals and begin a career that truly makes a difference!
To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to [email protected]
SENIOR DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
Downloadable Job Description (pdf)
Bridge House is a Colorado-based non-profit 501(c)(3) offering a proven sidewalk-to-housing continuum of programs for adults experiencing homelessness, from low-barrier basic needs to its innovative Ready to Work program with locations in Boulder, Aurora, and Englewood. It operates two social enterprises: Ready to Work’s outdoor landscape crews and Community Table Kitchen Catering. We are currently seeking a full-time Senior Director of Development starting immediately. This is a full-time, hybrid, benefit-eligible position based in Boulder, Colo., directly reporting to the CEO.
BRIDGE HOUSE MISSION STATEMENT
Bridge House believes in, respects, and empowers people who are experiencing homelessness. We connect them to employment and housing opportunities so they can realize and embrace their future.
LEARN MORE: boulderbridgehouse.org and follow our impact @bobridgehouse on Facebook and IG.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY
- Leverage Bridge House’s unique “Bridge of Opportunity” spanning basic needs, to employment and housing to raise $3+ million each year to support mission-driven programming and operations, including capital campaigns.
- Develop and implement an annual fundraising strategy, including goals, timelines and budget.
- Identify appropriate audiences and develop compelling proposals and campaigns to secure support through a variety of channels, including but not limited to marketing, social media, direct mail, events, major donor cultivation, foundation relations, and government grants.
- Grow a deep understanding of and plan to utilize all internal resources available for the development team’s success including the board fundraising committee, and existing donor base.
- Share the Bridge House story and our outcomes of success to reach and secure new donors and increase the number of donors and funding sources across the region.
DEVELOPMENT OPERATIONS
- Manage fundraising activities and team members to ensure that fundraising goals are being achieved and diverse sources of support are utilized.
- Continue to cultivate and manage a mature donor list.
- Provide direction and supervision on all development operational processes, including database management, financial reports, donor lists, and acknowledgments.
- Aid in identifying and cultivating prospective donors with the development staff.
- Work collaboratively with other entities of the organization including the program team to identify funding opportunities.
- Develop and manage grants strategy, pipeline and process, from research and targeting of grant opportunities, and conducting planned outreach to deepen relationships with funders.
- Cultivate and manage relationships with large foundations and government funders.
STRATEGIC ANALYSIS
- Work closely with the finance and program teams to develop strategic plans on growing funding targets and opportunities to ensure finance stability to meet the needs of a growing agency.
- Research and find new avenues of multi-year funding sources.
- Work with the Bridge House Board and Executive Leadership Team to design a two-to-four-year strategy plan and set in motion the implementation process. Work with the finance team on projections, budget analysis and plans on how to manage budget and agency needs.
EVENTS
- Lead development team to provide strategy, planning, implementation, and evaluation of annual Farm to Table and set plans for other fundraising events to complement the overall development strategy.
- Leverage events to cultivate and retain sponsors, major donors, and other key relationships that are critical to the organization’s success.
- Represent Bridge House at community events to increase agency awareness and expand the organization’s pool of supporters.
- Contribute to the creation of meaningful and impactful events to increase agency awareness, build community relations, increase revenue, raise donor loyalty, and acquire new supporters.
MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS
- Ensure Bridge House branding and messaging is consistent with strategic vision and priorities set by CEO, senior staff and the Board.
- Oversee the writing, production, design, and distribution of a wide variety of publications, including annual reports, brochures, marketing materials, videos, and any other materials.
- Oversee website updates to ensure that new and consistent information (article links, stories, and events) posted regularly and ensure content is easily navigated.
- Support the organization’s social media presence by coordinating content that will engage various stakeholders.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
Experience: Seven years of successful fundraising experience in non-profit and 2-plus years managing a development team.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Proven record of accomplishment of securing at least $3M in gifts that align with the organization’s priorities, including capital campaigns, through cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors, and obtaining government and foundational grants.
- Successful record of accomplishment in special events fundraising.
- Proven record of accomplishment in recruiting and retaining corporate sponsors, donors and partners. ● Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Expertise in managing social media and other digital communications.
- Strong applied computer skills, with a solid understanding of donor database and fundraising systems (Salesforce).
- Attention to detail and strong written skills are essential
- Passion for the Bridge House mission, wisdom and values.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
- This is a full-time, hybrid, benefit-eligible position based in Boulder, Colo., directly reporting to the CEO
- Salary dependent on experience, starting at $90k
- Health insurance with dental and vision options
- 403b investment opportunity
- Sick, holiday, and floating holiday pay
TO APPLY
Please email a cover letter and resume to: [email protected]. Immediate start date. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
NON DISCRIMINATION POLICY
Bridge House is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is dedicated to the spirit of the intent of equal employment opportunity. We prohibit unlawful discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, or any other applicable status protected by state of local law. This policy applies to all areas of employment and includes unlawful harassment based on any of these protected classes. Unlawful harassment includes verbal or physical conduct that has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an individual’s work performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment. This policy applies to all employees, including managers, supervisors, co-workers, and non-employees such as clients, vendors, consultants, etc.
DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE
Downloadable Job Description (pdf)
Bridge House ends homelessness one person at a time with a sidewalk-to-housing continuum of programming from low-barrier basic needs to its innovative Ready to Work program, Colorado’s first work-first solution for adults experiencing homelessness that is sustainably changing lives through paid employment, housing, and case management with locations in Boulder, Aurora, and Englewood. Bridge House operates two social enterprises: outdoor crews and Community Table Kitchen Catering.
We are currently seeking a part-time development associate/data entry starting immediately. The position is based in Boulder, Colo.
BRIDGE HOUSE MISSION STATEMENT
Bridge House believes in, respects and empowers people who are experiencing homelessness. We connect them to employment and housing opportunities so they can realize and embrace their future.
LEARN MORE: boulderbridgehouse.org and follow our impact @bobridgehouse on Facebook and IG.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
- Enter donations received from the finance team into Salesforce
- Run weekly and monthly queries on GoFundMe/Classy and Colorado Gives platforms, updating recurring donations in Salesforce from pledged to received and entering single donations
- Access other donation sites when notice is received of donations (CyberGrants, NPOConnect, RenGiving, Benevity), making entries in Salesforce and forwarding information to Finance.
- Monthly import of recurring donors from spreadsheet
- On a biweekly basis, run pre-existing reports of household, organization and in-kind donations. Review responses needed (new field in Salesforce) with supervisor.
- Use mail merge utilizing existing templates to generate either thank you or tax acknowledgement letters to be mailed or emailed based on the acknowledgement field.
- Generate mailing labels using templates for mailed letters.
- Prepare large donation letters for CEO’s signature
- Stuff, label, stamp and mail mailed letters
- Update acknowledgement status in Salesforce
- After monthly reconciliation is completed, update reconciliation status in Salesforce
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent experience
Experience: Six (6) months of data entry or other relevant experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Attention to detail and willingness to adhere to established practices
- General computer skills - email, attachments, acrobat reader, links, password management, browser bookmarks, file organization
- Basic Proficiency in Microsoft Excel basic proficiency
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word
- No need for experience with Salesforce or knowledge of donation terminology
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
- This is an on-call position with an average of 10-15 hours per week, reporting directly to the Grant Compliance and Data Manager
- Hourly rate dependent on experience, starting at $20/hour
- 403b investment opportunity
- Sick pay
TO APPLY
Please email a cover letter and resume to: [email protected]
Immediate start date. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
NON DISCRIMINATION POLICY
Bridge House is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is dedicated to the spirit of the intent of equal employment opportunity. We prohibit unlawful discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, or any other applicable status protected by state of local law. This policy applies to all areas of employment and includes unlawful harassment based on any of these protected classes. Unlawful harassment includes verbal or physical conduct that has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an individual’s work performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment. This policy applies to all employees, including managers, supervisors, co-workers, and non-employees such as clients, vendors, consultants, etc.
POSITION SUMMARY
RTW Manager of Outdoor Operations oversees and coordinates various projects for Bridge House | Ready To Work to ensure the agency meets business goals. This includes behavior and performance on the work sites, creating schedules and supervision of the work crew supervisors. Main duties include organizing various programs and activities to improve company efficiencies, building long-term goals for company projects, maintaining community relationships and developing budgets.
ABOUT US
Ready to Work is a program of Bridge House which ends homelessness one person at a time with a sidewalk-to-housing continuum of programming from low-barrier basic needs to its innovative Ready to Work program, Colorado’s first work-first solution for adults experiencing homelessness that is sustainably changing lives through paid employment, housing, and case management with locations in Boulder, Aurora, and Englewood (2025). Participants are employed by one of two social enterprises: outdoor crews or Community Table Kitchen Catering.
BRIDGE HOUSE MISSION STATEMENT
Bridge House believes in, respects and empowers people who are experiencing homelessness. We connect them to employment and housing opportunities so they can realize and embrace their future.
LEARN MORE: boulderbridgehouse.org/ready-to-work and follow our impact @bobridgehouse on Facebook and IG.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
- Oversees productivity and plans daily operations of the social enterprise
- Leads trainees in all work aspects of the RTW program and reports progress to the case management team
- Delegates appropriate tasks to supervisors
- Supervises and develops supervisors and trainees emphasizing accountability, responsibility, and success
- Works with the other outdoor operation managers completing Lead interviews, and training the 10-week Lead Program
- Works closely with the director of outdoor operations to maintain and expand outdoor contracts
- Leads trainee group discussions to educate, answer questions, and resolve complaints
- Builds a cohesive team with open communication and collaborative decision-making
- Identify the need for drug screening and ensure that routine UAs, as well as BAs are administered to trainees (see breathalyzer and urinalysis monitoring)
- Develops daily, weekly, and monthly operational plans and reports.
- Must be capable of performing and training the job of Outdoor Supervisor
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Education: BA or a combination of education and relevant work experience.
Experience: 1+ year of supervisory experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to work with little or no supervision.
- Experience with contract management and compliance
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Professional and personal integrity
- Ability to work under pressure
- High attention to detail
- Able to work on or with a team
- Flexibility with both availability and duties
- Commitment to Bridge House mission
- Passion for helping others succeed
- Valid, clean driver’s license
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
- This is a full time, in-person, benefit-eligible position based in Englewood, CO, directly reporting to the Director of Outdoor Operations.
- Hourly position starting at $21/hour dependent on experience
- Health insurance with dental and vision options
- 403b investment opportunity
- Sick, holiday, and 56-hours floating holiday pay
TO APPLY
- Please email a cover letter and resume to: [email protected]
- Immediate start date. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
NON DISCRIMINATION POLICY
Bridge House is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is dedicated to the spirit of the intent of equal employment opportunity. We prohibit unlawful discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, or any other applicable status protected by state of local law. This policy applies to all areas of employment and includes unlawful harassment based on any of these protected classes. Unlawful harassment includes verbal or physical conduct that has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an individual’s work performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment. This policy applies to all employees, including managers, supervisors, co-workers, and non-employees such as clients, vendors, consultants, etc.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Manager of Housing Operations is responsible for building operations and program logistics in the Ready to Work transitional housing program. This position requires great attention to detail, as well as the ability to manage multiple projects in a residential program. Program services include intervening in emotional and medical crises, providing a monitored safe living space, and providing support and encouragement to residents. Additional duties include supervision of House Managers and On-Call staff, maintaining an adequate supply of items necessary to run a 24-hour facility, ordering items needed on a weekly basis, coordination of the work order system and working with outside contractors as needed. All Bridge House staff are responsible for creating a positive, client-centered culture.
ABOUT US
Ready to Work is a program of Bridge House which ends homelessness one person at a time with a sidewalk-to-housing continuum of programming from low-barrier basic needs to its innovative Ready to Work program, Colorado’s first work-first solution for adults experiencing homelessness that is sustainably changing lives through paid employment, housing, and case management with locations in Boulder, Aurora, and Englewood (2025). Participants are employed by one of two social enterprises: outdoor crews or Community Table Kitchen Catering.
BRIDGE HOUSE MISSION STATEMENT
Bridge House believes in, respects and empowers people who are experiencing homelessness. We connect them to employment and housing opportunities so they can realize and embrace their future.
LEARN MORE: boulderbridgehouse.org/ready-to-work and follow our impact @bobridgehouse on Facebook and IG.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
- Tracks sign in/out documentation to maintain accurate census.
- Conduct hourly rounds on all residents, keeping an accurate count of all residents in the building.
- Monitor building equipment for repairs and request outside service when necessary.
- Maintain inventory of building supplies and submit purchase orders for supplies as needed.
- Monitors compliance with policies and procedures in the resident handbook.
- Coordinates action in response to medical and other emergencies.
- Provides crisis intervention for residents.
- Maintains and updates client data.
- Participates in case conferences, staff meetings, and shift changes to promote communication between all staff involved with residents in the program.
- Provide input to the case management team on trainee performance.
- Train, schedule and supervise in house janitorial and kitchen crew based on daily checklist.
- Oversee meal set up and cleanup with assistance for trainees.
- Maintain and supervise the purchase order system and make sure necessary items are in stock at all times. Supervise House Managers and On-Call residential staff.
- Organize a monthly schedule for a 24-hour facility.
- Responsible for making sure that ongoing bills are taken care of. For example, Netflix, Amazon Prime, elevator and fire inspection payments in coordination with the Program Director.
- Maintain petty cash for the program.
- Organize and coordinate the in house work order system.
- Point of contact for outside contractors hired to fix issues in the building.
- Organize facility repairs with contractors or skilled trainees with expertise in areas of need.
- Promote and model the values and vision of Bridge House and Ready to Work program, in day to day work and in relationships with community partners and the public.
- Performs other duties, as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Education: High school graduate or equivalent.
Experience: 6 months of human service experience or other relevant experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to work with little or no supervision.
- Desire to help homeless men and women transition to stability
- Working knowledge of issues relevant to homelessness and legally mandated clients.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of (or ability to learn) program policies and procedures.
- Ability to verbally de-escalate situations, or the willingness to learn verbal de-escalation techniques.
- Ability to work effectively with angry, argumentative, resistant, and possibly intoxicated clients in an understanding, consistent, and stable way.
- Must show excellent judgment regarding client-related issues, including confidentiality, legal, and emergency crisis situations.
- Physical assessment and intervention skills, including basic first aid training and CPR training.
- Culturally sensitive, with the ability to work effectively with clients from diverse populations.
- Ability to work well under stress.
- Possess solid organizational skills.
- Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and supervision of trainees assigned to in house crew.
- Ability to work well with coworkers and the public.
- Must have CPR certification (current or within three months of hiring).
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
- This is a full time, in-person, essential, benefit-eligible position based in Englewood, CO., directly reporting to the Program Director
- Hourly rate dependent on experience, starting at $21/hour
- Health insurance with dental and vision options
- 403b investment opportunity
- Sick, holiday, and 56-hours floating holiday pay
TO APPLY
- Please email a cover letter and resume to: [email protected]
- Immediate start date. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
NON DISCRIMINATION POLICY
Bridge House is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is dedicated to the spirit of the intent of equal employment opportunity. We prohibit unlawful discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, or any other applicable status protected by state of local law. This policy applies to all areas of employment and includes unlawful harassment based on any of these protected classes. Unlawful harassment includes verbal or physical conduct that has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an individual’s work performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment. This policy applies to all employees, including managers, supervisors, co-workers, and non-employees such as clients, vendors, consultants, etc.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Monitor and supervise residents in the 48-bed Ready to Work transitional housing program. This position will be responsible for covering a variety of shifts that require great attention to detail and flexibility. Program services include intervening in emotional and medical crises, providing a monitored safe living space, and providing support and encouragement to residents. All Bridge House and Ready to Work staff is responsible for creating a positive, client-centered culture.
DUTIES may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Track sign in/out documentation to maintain accurate census.
- Conduct hourly rounds on all residents, keeping an accurate count of all residents in the building.
- Monitor building equipment for repairs and request outside service when necessary.
- Maintain inventory of building supplies and communicate with House Managers on needed items.
- Monitor compliance with policies and procedures in resident handbook.
- Coordinate action in response to medical and other emergencies.
- Provide crisis intervention for residents.
- Maintain and update client data.
- Provide input to case management team on trainee performance.
- Monitor in-house janitorial crew based on daily checklist.
- Communicate with supervisors on outside work crew’s schedules.
- Oversee meal set up and clean up with assistance for trainees.
- Promote and model the values and vision of Bridge House, in day-to-day work and in relationships with community partners and the public.
- Perform other duties, as assigned.
SHIFT HOURS:
The hours of available shifts will vary; on-calls are not guaranteed a set amount of hours. On-calls will submit their availability by the 5th of the month for the following month’s schedule. On-calls must be available for 2 night shifts per week, including one weekend, and be able to work major holidays.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: High school graduate or equivalent. Experience: 6 months of human service experience or other relevant experience.
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to work with little or no supervision.
- Desire to help homeless men and women transition to stability.
- Working knowledge of issues relevant to homelessness and legally mandated clients.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of (or ability to learn) program policies and procedures.
- Ability to verbally de-escalate situations, or the willingness to learn verbal de-escalation techniques.
- Ability to work effectively with angry, argumentative, resistant, and possibly intoxicated clients in an understanding, consistent, and stable way.
- Must show excellent judgment regarding client-related issues, including confidentiality, legal, and emergency crisis situations.
- Physical assessment and intervention skills, including basic first aid training and CPR training.
- Culturally sensitive, with the ability to work effectively with clients from diverse populations.
- Ability to work well under stress.
- Ability to work well with coworkers and the public.
- Must have CPR certification (current or within three months of hiring).
POSITION SUMMARY
The Ready to Work Program, which provides paid transitional employment and housing for individuals transitioning to stability, seeks a well-qualified, self-motivated candidate to provide case management services for previously homeless adults. This position is responsible for coordination of all services during the trainee life cycle of the program.
ABOUT US
Ready to Work is a program of Bridge House which ends homelessness one person at a time with a sidewalk-to-housing continuum of programming from low-barrier basic needs to its innovative Ready to Work program, Colorado’s first work-first solution for adults experiencing homelessness that is sustainably changing lives through paid employment, housing, and case management with locations in Boulder, Aurora, and Englewood (2025). Participants are employed by one of two social enterprises: outdoor crews or Community Table Kitchen Catering.
BRIDGE HOUSE MISSION STATEMENT
Bridge House believes in, respects and empowers people who are experiencing homelessness. We connect them to employment and housing opportunities so they can realize and embrace their future.
LEARN MORE: boulderbridgehouse.org/ready-to-work and follow our impact @bobridgehouse on Facebook and IG.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
- Identify client barriers to employment and help client’s access resources to eliminate them.
- Work together with Ready to Work and Bridge House staff to help assess and identify behavioral health issues as early as possible.
- Collaborate with other members of the case management team to assist and help clients work on behavioral health issues.
- Assist in creating and maintaining on-site recovery support services in our transitional living program.
- Research and identify referral opportunities for clients in need of behavioral health services.
- Coordinate treatment planning to address mental health and substance use issues.
- Provides crisis intervention for residents.
- Maintains and updates client data.
- Participates in case conferences, staff meetings, and shift changes to promote communication between all staff involved with residents in the RTW program.
- Provide input to the other members of the team on trainee performance.
- Work with outside providers that will be providing groups and activities in the building for residents.
- Monitors compliance with policies and procedures in the resident handbook.
- Promote and model the values and vision of Bridge House and Ready to Work, in both day to day operations, as well as in their relationships with community partners and the public.
- Performs other duties, as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Education: Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience
Experience: Six (6) months of human service experience or other relevant experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong commitment to providing opportunities for homeless men and women to reach stability
- Ability to work with little or no supervision.
- Working knowledge of issues relevant to homelessness and legally mandated clients.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of (or ability to learn) program policies and procedures.
- Ability to verbally de-escalate situations, or the willingness to learn verbal de-escalation techniques.
- Ability to work effectively with angry, argumentative, resistant, and possibly intoxicated clients in an understanding, consistent, and stable way.
- Must show excellent judgment regarding client-related issues, including confidentiality, legal and emergency crisis situations.
- Physical assessment and intervention skills, including basic first aid training and CPR training.
- Culturally sensitive, with the ability to work effectively with clients from diverse populations.
- Ability to work well under stress.
- Ability to work well with coworkers and the public.
- CAS II or higher preferred.
- Must have CPR certification (current or within three months of hiring).
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
- This is a full time, in-person, essential, benefit-eligible position based in Englewood, Colo., directly reporting to the program director
- Hourly rate dependent on experience, starting at $22/hour
- Health insurance with dental and vision options
- 403b investment opportunity
- Sick, holiday, and 56-hours floating holiday pay
TO APPLY
Please email a cover letter and resume to: [email protected]
Immediate start date. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Ready to Work Program, which provides paid transitional employment and housing for individuals transitioning to stability, seeks a well-qualified, self-motivated candidate to provide case management services for previously homeless adults. This position is responsible for coordination of all services during the trainee life cycle of the program.
ABOUT US
Ready to Work is a program of Bridge House which ends homelessness one person at a time with a sidewalk-to-housing continuum of programming from low-barrier basic needs to its innovative Ready to Work program, Colorado’s first work-first solution for adults experiencing homelessness that is sustainably changing lives through paid employment, housing, and case management with locations in Boulder, Aurora, and Englewood (2025). Participants are employed by one of two social enterprises: outdoor crews or Community Table Kitchen Catering.
BRIDGE HOUSE MISSION STATEMENT
Bridge House believes in, respects and empowers people who are experiencing homelessness. We connect them to employment and housing opportunities so they can realize and embrace their future.
LEARN MORE: boulderbridgehouse.org/ready-to-work and follow our impact @bobridgehouse on Facebook and IG.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
- Identify client barriers to employment and help client’s access resources to eliminate them.
- Work together with Ready to Work and Bridge House staff to help assess and identify behavioral health issues as early as possible.
- Collaborate with other members of the case management team to assist and help clients work on behavioral health issues.
- Assist in creating and maintaining on-site recovery support services in our transitional living program.
- Research and identify referral opportunities for clients in need of behavioral health services.
- Coordinate treatment planning to address mental health and substance use issues.
- Provides crisis intervention for residents.
- Maintains and updates client data.
- Participates in case conferences, staff meetings, and shift changes to promote communication between all staff involved with residents in the RTW program.
- Provide input to the other members of the team on trainee performance.
- Work with outside providers that will be providing groups and activities in the building for residents.
- Monitors compliance with policies and procedures in the resident handbook.
- Promote and model the values and vision of Bridge House and Ready to Work, in both day to day operations, as well as in their relationships with community partners and the public.
- Performs other duties, as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Education: Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience
Experience: Six (6) months of human service experience or other relevant experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong commitment to providing opportunities for homeless men and women to reach stability
- Ability to work with little or no supervision.
- Working knowledge of issues relevant to homelessness and legally mandated clients.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of (or ability to learn) program policies and procedures.
- Ability to verbally de-escalate situations, or the willingness to learn verbal de-escalation techniques.
- Ability to work effectively with angry, argumentative, resistant, and possibly intoxicated clients in an understanding, consistent, and stable way.
- Must show excellent judgment regarding client-related issues, including confidentiality, legal and emergency crisis situations.
- Physical assessment and intervention skills, including basic first aid training and CPR training.
- Culturally sensitive, with the ability to work effectively with clients from diverse populations.
- Ability to work well under stress.
- Ability to work well with coworkers and the public.
- CAS II or higher preferred.
- Must have CPR certification (current or within three months of hiring).
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
- This is a full time, in-person, essential, benefit-eligible position based in Englewood, Colo., directly reporting to the program director
- Hourly rate dependent on experience, starting at $22/hour
- Health insurance with dental and vision options
- 403b investment opportunity
- Sick, holiday, and 56-hours floating holiday pay
TO APPLY
Please email a cover letter and resume to: [email protected]
Immediate start date. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Non-Discrimination Policy
Bridge House is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is dedicated to the spirit of the intent of equal employment opportunity. We prohibit unlawful discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, or any other applicable status protected by state of local law. This policy applies to all areas of employment and includes unlawful harassment based on any of these protected classes. Unlawful harassment includes verbal or physical conduct that has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an individual’s work performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment. This policy applies to all employees, including managers, supervisors, co-workers, and non-employees such as clients, vendors, consultants, etc.