The person filling this role will have one primary job responsibility: working as a trauma-informed therapist with children, adolescents and families to reduce symptoms after a traumatic event using evidence-based modalities of therapy and assessments to inform treatment. They will report to the Program Director, work on a team with other therapists, and work closely with forensic interviewers, family support advocates, and multidisciplinary partners.

POSITION TITLE
Bilingual Therapist (Part-time or Full-time)

LOCATION: Longmont, CO & Boulder, CO offices (near Roosevelt Park & near Folsom & Iris, respectively).

WORK SCHEDULE

• Part-time: 20 – 25 hours per week, preferred, with availability on afternoons and early evenings for after-school appointments.
• Full-time: 32 hours per week (eligible for benefits), or up to 40 hours per week.

General Duties 
To support children and adolescents as they heal from traumatic events, and to foster healing and growth in families during times of crisis.

• Provide direct crisis services to primary and secondary victims of child abuse.
• Provide trauma-informed individual and group therapy services to children, non-offending caregivers, adults, and families.
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships within Blue Sky Bridge and within the community.
• Collaborate and communicate within the team, across Blue Sky Bridge teams, and across disciplines to further the mission of Blue Sky Bridge.
• Facilitate bilingual support groups for non-offending caregivers.
• Provide testimony in child abuse cases, if needed.
• Receive ongoing training in trauma-informed best practices.
• Assist with intake, staffing and referral processes.
• Support other therapists working with Blue Sky Bridge, and our therapist guild.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attend and represent BSB at community outreach events, fundraising events, and other community engagement activities, as needed.
• Provide case support, as needed.
• Respond to crisis calls, as needed.
• Other duties, as assigned.

BLUE SKY BRIDGE VALUES

• Kids first- the center of our work is the core value of serving children first.
• Strive for Excellence– in personal work performance, ability to collaborate across departments and agencies, providing the best care for our clients. Learning, growing, and taking healthy risks.
• Honor Wellness– a vibrant, resilient staff that enjoys coming to work and actively demonstrates their personal wellness strategies. Actively seeking ways to deal with the trauma that enters the building every day.
• Healthy Human Interactions– respect and dignity in action.
• All are welcome and Included– a full spectrum of demographic differences, as well as perspectives, personality, and opinions will make us stronger and more effective as an organization.

 Training Requirements

• Master’s degree in a Clinical Field (imminent graduates are invited to apply).
• Current licensure, or working towards clinical licensure in Colorado, with outside clinical supervision in place.

 Required Skills

• Ability to speak & write both English and Spanish, fluently.
• Clinical experience with children and families (will consider practicum experience).
• Ability to work well with children.
• Flexibility and the ability to work well with a variety of disciplines throughout the organization.
• Ability to skillfully work in a group or independently.
• Excellent communication and mediation skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and phone skills.
• Self-motivated.
• Attentive learner.
• Ability to work with sensitive and confidential information.
• Physically able to move between buildings, lift 20lbs, and go up and down stairs.

Preferred Skills

• Experience providing TF-CBT (Trauma Focused – Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and/or EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing Therapy).
• Understanding of trauma-informed work environments and cultural humility.
• Awareness of, and strategies for coping with, stress and/or vicarious trauma.
• Confidence to express your thoughts, and reflective receptivity to feedback.
• Understanding of child maltreatment.
• Thorough understanding of sexual assault and child abuse issues.
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to family systems and child victimization.
• Crisis management experience.
• Experience working in a Child Advocacy setting.
• Knowledge of child abuse investigations.
• Detail-oriented & organized.
• Competency in MS Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Blue Sky Bridge is committed to offering competitive compensation and benefits. The starting range is $25-$30/hour depending upon experience.

• Part-time staff: Paid hourly & eligible for the following benefits.
  • Paid time off, wellness benefits (e.g. gym discount), and training opportunities.
• Full-time staff: Paid salary & eligible for full benefits at 32 hours/week.
  • Paid time off, Medical/Dental/Vision/401K/Life and AD&D, Parental Leave, Wellness Benefits, and Training opportunities.

 APPLY FOR THIS POSITION

• Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
• To apply for this position, please email info@blueskybridge.org with your cover letter, resume, and references.

Blue Sky Bridge is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Blue Sky Bridge is experiencing a period of high growth and adding capacity and additional programs to meet the needs of the communities we serve. 

To support the growth of the team, The Administrative Assistant is a new position. This person will have a significant opportunity to create and develop this role, while working with a dedicated team of professionals. 

We are looking for an individual to join our team who encompasses our values as much as we do. Our values include:

• Kids first – The center of our work is the core value of serving children first.
• Strive for Excellence in personal work performance, ability to collaborate across departments and agencies, providing the best care for our clients.  Learning, growing, and taking healthy risks.
• Honor Wellness – A vibrant, resilient staff that enjoys coming to work and actively demonstrates their personal wellness strategies. Actively seeking ways to deal with the trauma that enters the building every day.
• Healthy Human Interactions – Respect and dignity in action.
• All are welcome and Included – A full spectrum of demographic differences, as well as perspectives, personality, and opinions will make us stronger and more effective as an organization.    

POSITION TITLE
Administrative Assistant

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides functional daily support for the Education Team that offers school-based and community education and outreach.
  • Communicates with schools, training partners and training participants.
  • Schedules trainings and coordinates staffing. 
  • Coordinates volunteers for school program, including collecting insurance information and tracking hours.
  • Manages materials for school-based and adult trainings, including ordering, inventory management and tracking.
  • Coordinates survey data entry with volunteers. 
  • Updates flyers and registration forms in coordination with a staff graphic artist. 
  • Registers for community outreach events.
• Provides occasional support for the Executive Director, Program Director and Development Director
• Supports the staff hiring process in coordination with the Leadership Team and HR consultant.
• Creates and maintains new hire packets and orients new employees.
• Represents Blue Sky Bridge at community outreach events. 
• Attends Blue Sky Bridge fundraising events.
• Other duties, as assigned.
• The Administrative Assistant will work closely with Blue Sky Bridge staff and volunteers, and will be a first point of contact for community members in crisis, agency partners including investigators, prosecutors, treatment specialists, and caseworkers, and donors.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Ability to interact with diverse constituents in a discreet and professional manner.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Flexibility and the ability to work well with a variety of disciplines.
• Detail-oriented & organized. 
• Strong computer skills, including competency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Google  Sheets and Keep, and Dropbox, as well as the ability to manipulate pdf forms and other add-ons and programs as necessary.
• Working knowledge of office systems, equipment, and administrative procedures. 
• Ability to skillfully work in a group or independently.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work with sensitive and confidential information.
• Self-motivated.
• Attentive learner.
• Must be able to pass background screening checks.
• Physical ability to move between buildings, lift 20lbs, and go up and down stairs.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Ability to speak & write both English and Spanish, fluently.
• Understanding of trauma-informed work environments and cultural humility.
• Awareness of, and strategies for coping with, stress and/or vicarious trauma.
• Confidence in expressing thoughts, and reflective receptivity to feedback.
• Group coordination experience. 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Blue Sky Bridge is committed to offering competitive compensation and benefits. This position is salaried, with a starting range of $41,000-$46,000, depending upon experience. 
• Blue Sky Bridge offers a generous Paid time off policy. Additional benefits include Medical/Dental/Vision/401K/Life and AD&D, Parental Leave, Wellness Benefits, and Training opportunities.

APPLY FOR THIS POSITION

• Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. 
• To apply for this position, please email info@blueskybridge.org with your cover letter, resume, and salary expectations.

Blue Sky Bridge is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.