CLINICAL SUPPORT SPECIALIST - NORTHERN COLORADO (PART-TIME)

Description:

Hiring Range: $20.29 - $24.55 per hour, based on qualifications and experience.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Clinical Support Specialist (CSS) at Harvest Farm, a Denver Rescue Mission facility, is responsible for maintaining safety, security, and operational integrity of the property and Participants across all assigned shifts (Day, Swing, and Overnight). CSS staff ensure a supportive, structured, and drug- and alcohol-free environment for Participants in recovery. This role actively monitors the facility, manages crises, supports compliance with program rules, and upholds standards of care and safety.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Security and Safety

• Maintain awareness of safety and security throughout assigned shifts.
• Monitor Participant behavior for compliance with sobriety and facility rules.
• Respond to emergencies, incidents, or suspicious activity, coordinate with law enforcement or medical personnel as necessary.
• Conduct walkthroughs and perimeter checks of the facility.
• Enforce safety protocols as outlined in the Safety Manual and Harvest Farm Handbook

Participant Welfare

• Support Participants’ well-being through de-escalation, accountability, and encouragement.
• Conduct routine and random UA/BAs to ensure sobriety compliance.
• Document and communicate behavioral incidents or safety concerns to supervisors and care team.
• Facilitate dorm meetings and maintain a calm, structured environment conducive to recovery and rest.
• Conduct and document dormitory inspections for cleanliness, safety, and order.

Facilities Management

• Perform routine checks of dormitories, common areas, and grounds to ensure cleanliness and order.
• Lock and secure buildings, as scheduled or required.
• Submit maintenance work orders and inventory requests promptly.
• Receive, record, monitor, and distribute essential supplies and donations.

Medication Support

• Observe, document, and verify participant medication compliance per QMAP standards.
• Ensure proper administration of medication (correct person, dose, route, and time).

General Duties

• Perform bed check-ins and room checks, ensuring Participants are accounted for.
• Maintain accurate logs, incident reports, and shift transition notes.
• Demonstrate proficiency in program policies, facility operations, and mechanical systems (e.g., fire alarms, utility shut-offs).
• Provide visible staff presence to deter unsafe behavior and reassure Participants.
• Coordinate shuttle or transportation responsibilities as assigned.
• Work with Associate Director, Community Life Supervisor, or on-call staff for urgent needs.
• Provide support or coverage for other Northern Colorado shelters or Community Life Coordinators as assigned.
• Perform additional duties as directed by leadership.

Additional Responsibilities - Overnight Shifts

• Ensure the safety and security of all Participants and property during overnight hours with limited on-site supervision.
• Conduct hourly walkthroughs and perimeter checks.
• Facilitate a calm, structured nighttime environment conducive to rest and recovery.
• Complete overnight logs and shift transition reports with special attention to detail for next-day operations.
• Monitor dormitories for cleanliness and order during night hours.
• Lock and secure all buildings and respond to urgent maintenance issues that arise overnight.
• Provide early morning operational support by ensuring supplies and facilities are prepared for the following day.
• Complete all cleaning tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A high school diploma or equivalent (GED) and at least one year of relevant experience are preferred.
• QMAP (Qualified Medication Administration Personnel) certified within 2 months of being hired.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to resolve conflicts professionally and respectfully, maintaining composure under pressure.
• Must be a Christian holding to the beliefs set forth in the Statement of Faith, expressed by personal testimony and Christian conduct.
• Basic proficiency in Windows software applications.
• Active Driver’s License, and the ability to pass DRM’s MVR as a limited amount of local work-related travel will be required.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule as assigned.

THIS JOB WILL RUN CONTINUOUS UNTIL ALL VACANCIES ARE FILLED

Denver Rescue Mission is both an equal opportunity employer and a distinctly faith-based Christian organization. Denver Rescue Mission complies with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, and strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, national original or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, citizenship, parental status, marital status, political ideology, or current or prospective service in the uniformed services. This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including recruitment, employment, training, and promotion opportunities. Based upon Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act, and the U.S. Constitution, Denver Rescue Mission has the right to, and does, hire only candidates who agree with our Statement of Faith and align with our Christian mission.