Courtesy Posting: Administrative Director, Bridges Of Colorado

POSITION INFORMATION

***This is a courtesy posting for the Bridges of Colorado***

Salary: $10,826- $14,615 monthly, $129,913- $175,383 annually

MISSION STATEMENT

Bridges of Colorado, established in 2018, places Court Liaisons across Colorado's 22 judicial districts to serve defendants (referred to as participants) in the criminal justice system who have significant mental health needs. Due to the high success of the program, Bridges was legislatively established as an independent state office within the Judicial Branch in April of 2023. See legislation here: Bridges of Colorado Act 2023

Bridges Court Liaisons are appointed by the court and facilitate collaboration between the criminal justice and mental health systems by partnering with providers, courts, and often families to provide wraparound care for participants. Liaisons provide person-centered care, working with participants to identify needs and address barriers, such as mental health, disabilities, housing, or transportation.

Because liaisons work with participants both in and out of custody, they are integral to outpatient planning when a participant is in custody and support engagement into identified services once a participant is released. Advocating for the best behavioral health interests of the participant, Court Liaisons keep judges and attorneys informed of participant needs and barriers, available services, and progress with engagement into services through regular reports to the court and attendance at hearings.

Individuals with high acuity mental health needs are ten times more likely to be jailed and nationally there are three times more individuals with serious mental illness in jails or prisons than in hospitals. Bridges of Colorado has been identified nationwide as a promising practice that focuses on the whole person. It is intentionally designed to address disparities often experienced by this population in the criminal justice system. Court Liaisons advocate for each participant’s inherent worth and dignity by centering their lived experiences and voice to ensure their behavioral health best interests. At its very core, Bridges is person-centered advocacy rooted in solution-focused, collaborative practices intended to promote positive outcomes for participants.

STATEMENT OF DUTIES

As an integral member of the leadership team and the organization’s administrative and financial systems expert, the administrative director maintains and progresses Bridges’ operations as a national leader of programs at the intersection of behavioral health and criminal justice. They directly supervise and support a team encompassing the administration of financial systems, human resources, information technology, office space and equipment, and compliance reporting.

Reports To:

Executive Director

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

How to Apply:

Accommodations

The Bridges Office is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to Jori Dovey, People & Culture Manager, jori.dovey@judicial.state.co.us.

You will be required to provide the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• A list of three references with contract information (2 of 3 must be professional)

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Faxed, mailed, or emailed applications will not be accepted unless you are instructed to do so. Please direct any additional inquiries or questions to bridges@judicial.state.co.us.

If you are offered employment, the following are the conditions of employment:

• Be a current resident of the State of Colorado or become a resident of the State of Colorado within 30 days of the hire date;
• Have reliable transportation to meet your position’s travel requirements;
• Ability to work remotely, in an office setting, and travel throughout Colorado or region, depending on the position’s responsibilities;
• Be willing to submit to a routine background investigation, including a criminal history check;
• If hired, the Immigration Reform and Control Act requires you to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the United States within three (3) workdays of your start date.

Bridges of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion of all voices in the workplace. We consider applicants equally and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, religion, social class, national origin, marital or parental status, pregnancy, disability status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or political affiliation. We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and an environment of representation of diversity. We highly encourage individuals of all identities, backgrounds, and experiences to apply.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Please see job posting for a full description of skills:

The ideal candidate is passionate about working to improve the systems of care for those caught in the intersection of behavioral health and the criminal justice system.

• Person-centered, solution-focused, collaborative, and deeply committed to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Client-driven and values-driven.
• Aligned with Bridges’ culture and passionate about supporting it throughout the organization.
• Capable of, and enjoys, thriving in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment with thoughtful decision-making skills.
• Creative, self-motivated, and able to work in a decentralized environment without close supervision.
• The ability to communicate and collaborate with varying levels of positions of power and manage conflict proactively and responsively with confidentiality.
• Emotional intelligence; able to create and sustain helpful, professional work relationships thoughtfully and responsively with empathy, respect, and collaboration.
• Expert-level knowledge and skill in government-related budgeting, purchasing, and accounting practices and systems, and ethics.
• Exceptional ability to translate financial and accounting acumen to financial and non-financial audiences.
• General knowledge of human resources-related issues, practices, and systems in order to oversee HR transactional responsibilities, projects, and tasks.
• Familiarity with information technology needs and project management with the ability to supervise IT initiatives, projects, and related contracts and contractors.
• Strategic insight into identifying emerging opportunities, effectively navigating challenges, and adapting with agility and foresight.
• Knowledge of human resources process management, including pertinent federal and state laws and regulations relating to employment and protections; staff recruitment; employee management and retention; leadership; and staff learning and development.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in the liberal arts and sciences, judicial administration, public administration, business administration, human resources development, or related fields.
• At least seven (7 ) years of experience in business administrative leadership, encompassing human resources, information technology, finance, and ethics.
• At least three (3 ) years of direct employment supervision with staff oversight of human resources processes, practices, and compliance.
• Highly developed financial acumen and demonstrated continuing education in general and governmental accounting practices, fiscal rules, and compliance oversight of systems, processes, and practices.
• Experience with developing fiscal rules, implementing internal financial controls, and compelling consistent procedures for ethical and legally compliant financial processes.
• Direct complex budget development, management, and reporting experience.
• Experience with contract management of information technology services and contractors.
• Proficient communication skills for building professional relationships, advocating for the Office, and collaborating with internal and external partners.
• Demonstrated understanding and passion for the populations Bridges serves in order to be innovative in the delivery of participants’ needs.

OR

• At least two (2 ) years as an employee or contractor with Bridges may substitute for the minimum qualifications above, with additional specialized training that may be required upon hire.
• Years of relevant work experience may substitute for the educational requirement with the exception of any required licenses, certifications, or accreditations.

Specialized Knowledge:

This is a dynamic position where the scope of responsibilities and duties will evolve, and the incumbent should anticipate fulfilling other duties as assigned that are reasonable and necessary to fulfill the Bridges mission. The ideal candidate for this role will not only possess the ability to fulfill the outlined duties but will also be a proactive, adaptable, and capable contributor to the development of the role's scope and responsibilities, aligning them with the evolving needs of the Office.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree in a related field.
• At least ten (10 ) years of experience in business administrative leadership, encompassing human resources, information technology, finance, and ethics.
• At least five (5 ) years of direct employment supervision.
• Strong collaborative relationships with governmental payroll, personnel, and related systems.
• Resource or budgetary advocacy and reporting experience with state governments.
• Leadership skills in building a unit/department from the ground up while inspiring employees to achieve exceptional results.