This is a NON-CLASSIFIED employment opportunity.  Visit the State of Colorado for Classified employment opportunities.   

The Behavioral Health Support Specialist will provide essential operational and administrative support to the Behavioral Health Department. This role is critical in ensuring the efficient day-to-day functioning of the department by coordinating calendars, managing records and files, assisting with budgets and reporting, supporting hiring processes, procuring supplies, and serving as a main point of contact. The college offers the possibility for alternative work arrangements such as flexplace, remote work, or flextime scheduling upon completion of training and department needs. REPORTS TO: Director of Behavioral Heath

This is a grant funded assignment with a projected end date on or before December, 2026.

Multi-year grants are funded based on the fiscal years for the full grant period.  However, there is no guarantee that funding is available year after year from the awarding agencies.  Employment with the college after each grant funded period is not assured. 

Grant funded positions cannot guarantee a payout of leave benefits.  Grant funded employees are encouraged to work with their supervisor to schedule and utilize annual leave benefits during each grant period. 

Grant funded positions may be eligible for annual increases contingent upon awarded yearly grant budgets and a satisfactory performance evaluation. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Completed Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution OR completed Associate’s degree with two years of professional level experience performing similar duties to those described for this position OR four years professional level experience performing similar duties to those described for this position.
• Two years of professional level experience managing and coordinating department operations.
• Experience working with budgets and budget reporting.

Professional level experience is defined by the Colorado Division of Human Resources: A position that involves the exercise of discretion, analytical skill, judgment, personal accountability, and responsibility for creating, developing, integrating, applying, or sharing an organized body of knowledge. Colorado revised statute (C.R.S. 24-50-135(1) allows colleges to exempt positions from the State Personnel Classified System that are determined to be professional level work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three years of professional level experience managing and coordinating department operations.
• Experience with data collection and analysis.
• Experience interpreting State of Colorado rules and procedures as it relates to Colorado Behavioral Health Administration.
• Experience with records management.
• Microsoft Applications including Excel.
• Ability to read, write, and speak fluent Spanish (and English).

Salary range is $45,000.00 to $50,000.00 annual gross.  For full consideration, all application materials must be received by 4:00 p.m. on April 10, 2024.  Applications accepted until position is filled.  

Must be a State of Colorado resident or able to relocate to Colorado prior to first date of employment.

Application Instructions:  Application must be submitted online.  Incomplete applications may not receive full consideration.  A complete application will include:

• Cover letter - Address the minimum and preferred qualifications in the order listed on the job announcement.
• Resume - Reflect experience, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities.  
• Unofficial Transcripts - Unofficial transcripts for all degrees conferred.  Official transcripts are required if hired for the position.  
• Professional References - Provide names and contact information for three recent professional references who can address your expertise and background for this position.

This position may be eligible for a variety of employee benefits.  Pikes Peak State College participates in the Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA) contribution rates.

Note: Prior submission of application materials will not be considered.

Essential Functions  

• Assist with managing the department budget and the associated reporting.
• Assist with coordinating and submitting payroll documents including Faculty Load and Compensation (FLAC).
• Assist with coordinating purchasing, procurement, and revenue.
• Assist with budget management, financial reporting, procurement, and grant administration.
• Assist with maintaining the department calendar and hosting of department events.
• Manage organized department files, records, and databases.
• Assist administrators with the hiring and onboarding of faculty and staff.
• Assist administrators and faculty with the inventory of department equipment and supplies.
• Provide file management for division documents.
• Act as a liaison with other college departments and external partners as needed.
• Coordinate department communications via phone, email, website, etc.
• Demonstrate cultural competency and commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Other duties as assigned to support the departmental operations.

General Duties, Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Cultural competence and demonstrated evidence, understanding, and commitment to the concepts of diversity, multiculturalism, and their application in the workplace.
• Ability to enter data with a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion.
• Ability to interpret and adhere to college procedures and guidelines, Board Polices and System Procedures, and all applicable State and Federal laws and regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across the college and community partnerships.
• Work independently in a team environment.
• Ability to travel to multiple campuses to support department needs.
• Maintain confidentiality while working effectively with all constituents.

This job description reflects Pikes Peak State College’s best effort to describe the essential duties and qualifications of the job.  It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications of the job.  This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation.   

EEO Statement: Pikes Peak State College is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act institution.  We value diversity, strive for a more unified campus where all people are valued, treated fairly, and possess a sense of belonging.  Pikes Peak State College encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.