Job Description

Job Location: Colorado Springs, CO - Colorado Springs, CO 80909-8090
Position Type: Full TimeEducation
Level: High School
Salary Range: $18.50 - $18.50 Hourly

Travel Percentage: Negligible
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesAre you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? Join our team at Griffith Centers as a Charge/Mental Health Technician and help transform lives!
What We Offer:
- Base pay of $18.50/hr, plus $1/hr shift differential when working as charge.
- $3/hr stipend (through approved grant period) when working on Residential.
- Medical, dental, vision and voluntary benefits available to employees the first of the month following 30 days of employment. Medical, dental and vision options available free of cost for employee only.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer.
- Holiday pay available for select holidays.
- 48 hours of Colorado Sick Leave per calendar year.
- 10 Vacation Days (40 hours available after 6 months of employment and accruals based on years of service).
- 40-hour annual bereavement benefit.
- Participation in our 403b retirement plan.
- Employee Assistance Program - available to employee and family members.
- Bi-weekly pay; 26 pay periods in a calendar year.
- Professional development and training/certifications.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure appropriate daily staffing in accordance with CDHS-mandated staff-to-client ratios by scheduling, adjusting coverage, and providing on-the-floor support as needed.
- Maintain a safe, trauma-informed environment by consistently monitoring program areas, addressing behavioral or safety concerns, and prioritizing the physical and emotional well-being of youth and staff.
- Lead crisis response efforts, including de-escalation, lockdown procedures, fire and safety drills, and immediate coordination with on-call supervisors, law enforcement, or emergency medical services when necessary.
- Provide guidance, mentoring, and on-the-job training to Mental Health Technicians and other staff; ensures adherence to policy, encourages professional development, and promotes consistent quality of care.
- Uphold all CDHS Volume 7 standards related to incident reporting, client supervision, physical intervention, and documentation timelines; ensures reports are accurate, reviewed, and submitted on time.
- Maintain thorough and timely documentation in the charge log, including incident reports, staffing updates, safety concerns, and any changes in client status.
Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday 7am-3:30pm

Qualifications:
- A 4-year college degree and at least one (1) year of relevant experience is preferred; however, the following substitutions will be considered:
-  A high school diploma or equivalent plus at least two (2) years of experience in the human services field.
- A high school diploma or equivalent plus 30 semester hours of college credit and at least one (1) year of relevant experience.
- Qualified Medication Administration Personnel Certification (QMAP), or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
- CPR/First Aid Certifications, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
- Demonstrated skill and experience in crisis intervention.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience with expected Mental Health Technician duties.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment while managing multiple priorities.
- Ability to work with sensitivity to the cultural and/or socioeconomic diversity of the agency’s clients and staff.
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and trust.
- Must pass a background check, drug screening, and physical exam.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
Why Griffith Centers?
- Community Impact: Be part of a team that is dedicated to serving the local community and making a difference in the lives of children and families.
- Values-Driven Culture! Embody our core values: service oriented, psychological and physical safety, ethical, passionate, and collaborative and see how they can transform lives.
- Exciting Challenges: Thrive in a fast-paced, community setting that creates dynamic, vibrant, and diverse activities and interactions, and every day presents new opportunities for growth and learning.
Accepting applications from 2/24/2026-3/10/2026.