Careers

EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST

Downloadable Job Description (pdf)

Bridge House’s Ready to Work Program which provides paid transitional employment and housing for individuals transitioning to stability, seeks well-qualified, self-motivated candidates to provide employment case management services for homeless adults and ex-offenders. This position is responsible for individual employment case management, teaching employment classes, cultivating relationships with employers, and addressing issues that impact job readiness, job retention, and the ability to thrive in our transitional living 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 

• Collaborate with Ready to Work case management staff on job readiness and job placement services within Ready to Work.
• Identify client barriers to employment and help client’s access resources to eliminate them.
• Assist clients with resume writing, online application and interviewing skills.
• Coordinate the use of our computer lab and supervise volunteers.
• Provide direct client assistance with creating employment plans and job search assistance.
• Assist in creating and maintaining on-site employment support services in our transitional living program.
• Cultivate new and existing employer relationships – provide info on RTW, visit employer location, initiate relationship with HR Department or manager.
• Create weekly plan – including scheduled interviews – for RTW trainees who are job search eligible.
• Meet with transitioning clients weekly.
• Attendance at weekly house meeting and presentation of employment tip.
• Assist aftercare participants in getting better jobs, and help out when employment problems come up.
• Attend local and industry specific networking events, including job fairs, professional organizations, etc.
• Maintains and updates client data.
• Participates in case conferences, staff meetings, and shift changes to promote communication between all staff involved with residents in program.
• Provide input to case management team on trainee performance.
• Coordinates monthly review of trainee/supervisor performance reviews.
• Responsible for hard copy files with relevant forms for work and housing related requirements.
• Manages the collection of credit reports for trainees, and meetings with mentors to assist trainees in financial discussions.
• Coordinate the use of our computer lab and supervise volunteers.
• Work with outside providers that will be providing employment groups and activities in the building for residents, or at outside facilities.
• Coordinate Intern Program, including supervising the work they do in the house.
• Document and participate in discussion of potential interns for move in.
• Monitors compliance with policies and procedures in resident handbook.
• Promote and model the values and vision of Bridge House and Ready to Work, in day to day work and in relationships with community partners and the public.
• Provides crisis intervention for residents.
• 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.
• 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 traveling between Ready to Work locations and directly reporting to the Officer of Programs
• Hourly rate dependent on experience, starting at $22/hour
• 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.

ON-CALL HOUSE MANAGER

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).

PROGRAM STAFF – TRI-CITIES NAVIGATION CENTER

Downloadable Job Description (pdf)

POSITION SUMMARY

Oversee the daily logistics of our 24/7 facility, maintaining safety and overall execution of Bridge House navigation. To be a member of a clean, sober team that sets a good example by cooperatively conducting (under general direction and supervision) the daily and nightly operation of all activities pertaining to the navigation program, ensuring the safety of clients, staff, volunteers, and the neighborhood. Collaborate with case management staff to ensure proper program implementation.

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. Program participants are employed by one of two social enterprises: outdoor crews or Community Table Kitchen Catering.

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

• Responsible for ensuring that the daily operations of the shelter run effectively and in accordance with Bridge House philosophy, values and directives in order to provide the highest quality of services possible.
• Assist staff in upholding protocol to make sure the navigation center is running smoothly and within the program directives.
• Oversight of daily/nightly navigation activities, and timely, professional follow-up with staff and clients as appropriate.
• Participation in administrative tasks such as processing logs, client needs and phone inquiries.
• Ensure that participants are flagged for welcome meetings and progress updates as scheduled
• Ensure the safety and cleanliness of the center
• Follow the rules of conduct as described in the Employee Handbook.
• Attend and participate in required meetings for training, supervision, and management of operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Education: High school graduate or equivalent.
Experience: 6 months of human services or other relevant experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Effective interpersonal skills with clients and staff.
• Experience with persons who are currently homeless.
• Possess compassion for others.
• Ability to work independently and as a team.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality about clients, staff and other confidential information.
• Ability to defuse and de-escalate volatile situations.
• Attentiveness to detail.
• Ability to interact with emergency services such as police, firefighters or EMTs.
• Willingness to learn about other resources and services in order to refer clients as appropriate.
• Ability to maintain written records and compose written reports.
• Ability to recognize opportunities to enhance operations and to communicate those to staff.
• Basic computer skills and use of Microsoft Office such as Word and Excel.
• Must be able to stay awake through an entire work shift.
• Must be able to lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds such as tables, chairs, blankets and black bags.
• Must be able to perform duties associated with cleaning such as sweeping, mopping, and scrubbing.
• Must pass a drug and alcohol screen, as well as background check.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• This is a part time, in person position in Englewood, Colo. and directly reports to the Navigation Manager
• Compensation dependent on experience beginning at $18.75/hour
• 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 or 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.