Courtesy Posting: Regional Manager - Subject Matter Specialist, Bridges Of Colorado

POSITION INFORMATION

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

Although the listing states Denver, this is a statewide opportunity. The salary range for this position is $89,391 - $102,800 per year.

Hiring link: bridges.state.gov

How to Apply:

You will be required to provide the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Three references (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.

MISSION STATEMENT

The Need:

The majority of Coloradans with mental illness do not receive services, with many receiving services only through entering the justice system. People with serious mental illness are twice as likely to be arrested again within a year of leaving prison.

The Vision:

All individuals within the criminal justice system are treated fairly and humanely, regardless of their behavioral health history or mental state.

The Mission:

To promote positive outcomes for Coloradans living with mental health conditions who encounter criminal justice involvement by fostering collaboration between both systems.

Our Values:

We approach our work grounded in the following values:

• Participant-Centered
• Solutions-Focused
• Collaborative

STATEMENT OF DUTIES

To supervise and support the court liaisons and senior court liaisons in their advocacy for the Bridges participants in gaining access to meaningful services and resources with a trauma-informed, socially-just approach. This pivotal role directly assists the court liaisons via formal and informal education, mentoring, performance feedback, and problem-solving with their caseload.

Reports To:

Bridges of Colorado Legal Director

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

How to Apply:

Work Environment

Outside the home workspace, the noise level in the work environment is variable. This position is subject to varying and unpredictable situations; may handle emergency or crisis situations; is subject to many interruptions; may handle multiple calls, emails, and verbal inquiries simultaneously.

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.

Compensation:

We are proud of our equity-conscious pay scale for all positions, providing liveable wages, robust benefits, and meaningful time-off policies.

This position's initial hiring pay range is $89,391 to $102,800. For equity, the pay for this position (and all Bridges positions) is based upon the cost of living adjustment for the Denver metro area. Actual compensation offered will be determined based on prior experience, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities relevant to the position. As a person grows in this role, the full pay range is currently $89,391 to $120,678.

In addition, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision coverage for spouses, families, and domestic partners; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance and short and long-term disability insurance; Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA) benefits; family and parental leave benefits; generous paid time off. Click here for further information about State of Colorado employee benefits.

We also offer professional and career development opportunities, including clinical supervision toward relevant licensure.A cell phone will be provided, along with a hybrid work arrangement when feasible for your position’s responsibilities. Each employee will receive a laptop for their home office or travel for work. All employees will also receive exclusive parking at a discounted rate in the Ralph Carr Judicial building for easy access to the in-person meetings in Denver.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Person-Centered:

• Support court liaisons in providing ongoing, personalized engagement with participants through person-centered, solution-focused case management.
• Supervise 8-10 employees in the court liaison job series across the assigned district(s) or region. Responsibilities include training; planning, assigning, and directing work; quality control, and time management of delivery of services to participants. Leads or provides input into and participates in discipline, dismissal, and hiring processes of employees.
• Ensure court liaisons conduct intake, screening, and assessment with participants in a timely manner that is in alignment with person-centered practices.
• Assist court liaisons to determine appropriate, meaningful, and culturally responsive referral and treatment options. As needed, help them to identify existing programs, community agencies, and payor sources (such as Medicaid) to support participant engagement with the most appropriate services.
• Provide support to court liaisons as they work to make direct connections to, and support engagement with, a wide range of services for participants, including, but not limited to, inpatient, outpatient, and out-of-custody competency evaluations and/or restoration services, case management services, behavioral health services or psychiatric services or supports, and employment, housing, and other social supports.

Solutions-Focused:

• Support court liaisons in informing judicial officers and attorneys (via reports to the court and appearances at court hearings) in a timely manner about participant needs regarding mental health, social determinants of health, and equitable access to related services, including community-based services.
• Ensure court liaisons inform judicial officers and attorneys in a timely manner about available and appropriate behavioral health services and supports, competency evaluations, restoration to competency services, and other relevant decisions, barriers, and issues facing individuals with behavioral health conditions who are involved with the criminal justice system.
• Support court liaisons to keep judicial officers and attorneys informed about available community-based services for the participant in a case, and, if applicable, case planning for possible release from custody.
• Support court liaisons to inform judicial officers and attorneys in a timely manner about other criminal or juvenile justice diversion programs for participants, which may include alternatives to competency services, prosecution, and custody or confinement; if a participant is convicted, alternatives to sentences to confinement that continue to promote public safety and participant stability; and other diversion-oriented programs, including problem-solving courts, competency dockets, treatment, sober, or supportive housing, and peer mentoring programs.
• Support court liaisons in their role as a resource for Court and Parties to the case. (The court liaison shall not be an independent party in a case nor serve in a role intended to monitor compliance with a court order by a Party or other person associated with a case.) Provide leadership and guidance to court liaisons when there are challenges maintaining the neutral, behavior-health-focused role of the court liaison.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS CONT.

Collaborative:

• Foster collaboration and communication between behavioral health and criminal justice systems in ways that promote positive outcomes and ensure participants are treated fairly and humanely, regardless of their behavioral health history or mental state.
• Support court liaisons as they work with judicial officers, attorneys, jails, hospitals, and service providers to address system gaps and barriers and promote positive outcomes for participants in assigned cases.
• Support court liaisons as they coordinate with behavioral health (including the Office of Civil and Forensic Mental Health) and other providers to ensure continuity of care and address barriers to successful engagement for participants.
• Support court liaisons as they coordinate with hospitals and jail-based behavioral health providers to ensure continuity of care and service delivery at both entrance and exit for participants, striving to problem-solve gaps and barriers as necessary.
• In partnership with court liaisons, provide non-case-specific consultation to criminal justice personnel regarding behavioral health and community treatment options.

Will provide direct supervision of employees in the court liaison job series.

For more detailed information, please visit the hiring link at: bridges.state.gov

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in social justice, social work, sociology, criminology, or a related field. Equivalent work experience will be considered.
• Minimum of four (4 ) years work experience in criminal justice, behavioral health, or related field, including at least two (2 ) years of direct employment supervision.
• Demonstration of expertise and experience in a subject matter relevant to the core mission of Bridges, including rural and resort communities, juveniles, guardianship, family, cultural responsivity, housing and transitions, benefits enrollment, competency, and other related subject matter.
• Demonstration of professional alignment with Bridges values, culture, and principles of justice and equity throughout the organization.

OR

• At least two 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:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 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.
• Client-driven and values-driven.
• Aligned with Bridges’ culture and passionate about supporting it throughout the organization.
• Person-centered, solutions-focused, collaborative, and deeply committed to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Knowledge and experience of interpersonal trauma-informed approaches and systems of care.
• The ability to communicate and collaborate with varying levels of positions of power and manage conflict proactively and responsively with confidentiality.
• Creative, self-motivated, and able to lead a team in a fast-paced, sometimes crisis-driven, environment without close supervision.
• Experience with leading and managing conflict one-to-one and with teams or groups and setting and maintaining professional boundaries.
• Emotional intelligence; able to create and sustain helpful, professional work relationships thoughtfully and responsively with empathy, respect, and collaboration.
• Capable of, and enjoys, thriving in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment with thoughtful decision-making skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in social justice, social work, sociology, criminology, or a related field.
• Seven or more (7 ) years work experience in criminal justice, behavioral health, or related field.
• Demonstrated continuing education, advocacy, or volunteer work in DEI, JEDI, or social justice principles. Lived experience as it pertains to these principles in action will also be considered.
• Experience with behavioral health and justice-involved populations.
• Knowledge of the competency system.
• Language proficiency beyond English.