Job Title: Bridges Service Professional Job Code: 88003
Monthly Salary Range: $6,021.75 - $8,129.33 FLSA Status: Exempt
Annual Salary Range: $72,261.00 - $97,552.00 Location: Colorado
Reports to: Regional Manager Approved: 1/20/2025
Application Opening Date: 8/8/2025 Application Closing Date: 8/22/2025 at 5:00pm MST
Please note this posting may be used to establish an applicant talent pool. Judicial District placement not guaranteed.

LIVED EXPERIENCE

At Bridges, we value lived experience in all forms. If you were formally justice involved or have experiences within the criminal justice and behavioral systems outside of formal education and work experience, we want to know! To discuss how your lived experience may be considered as a substitution for minimum qualifications, please reach out to Jori Dovey, People & Culture Director at jori.dovey@bridgesofcolorado.gov.

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.
• Candidates must have a minimum of three (3+) years’ experience in criminal justice, behavioral health, or related field.
• Demonstrated professional alignment with Bridges values, culture, and principles of justice and equity throughout the organization.

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.
• Years of education may substitute for the work experience requirement.
• Relevant lived experience could be considered as a substitution for educational and/or work experience with the exception of any required licenses, certifications, or accreditations. Please contact Jori Dovey, jori.dovey@bridgesofcolorado.gov, to determine whether your lived experience substitutes for any of the minimum qualifications.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree in social justice, social work, sociology, criminology, or a related field.
• At least five (5+) years experience in criminal justice, behavioral health, or related field.
• Demonstrated continuing education, advocacy, or volunteer work in DEI, JEDI, or social justice principles.
• Spanish speaking is a plus, and levels of proficiency will be considered in an employee’s pay.
• Work experience in both criminal justice and behavioral health, including experience with the competency system.

POSITION LOCATION AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Bridges supports and fosters a flexible workplace for its employees. Upon initial employment, the supervisor will make a workplace determination which best suits the needs of Bridges and the employee’s role. This position will work from home with regular in-person requirements to meet business needs (i.e. court hearings, participant meetings) and regional and state travel, depending on the particular assignment. Employees are expected to be readily available to meet business and last-minute needs. Occasional travel to the Bridges office in Denver is to be expected. Reliable transportation will be required.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

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 is expected to 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.

You will be required to provide the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• List of three references with contact information (2 of 3 must be professional