Behavior Technicians

Description
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis until position is filled.

Behavior Technician – 48th Ave

OUR PURPOSE

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Denver has been serving Northern Colorado since 1927. We serve tens of thousands of people each year in seven ministries: Marisol Services, Early Childhood Education, Shelter Services, Catholic Charities Housing, St. Raphael Counseling, Family, Kinship, and Senior Services; and Parish & Community Engagement.

Our employees are crucial to our success in achieving our mission to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ to the poor and those in need. Catholic Charities provides a work environment where self-motivated and mission driven individuals are recognized and rewarded.

Catholic Charities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to welcoming applicants and program participants of all faiths; as well as an inclusive and welcoming environment for staff, volunteers, and program participants. Candidates who bring diversity to our team are encouraged to apply.

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

A Behavioral Technician at Catholic Charities:

Assists the Clinical Team with crisis screening and response.
Develop community resources that support the shelter participant’s mental health needs.
Provides coaching and support around conflict resolution between participants
Collect clinical data from screeners and clinical assessments.
Observation and documentation of participants behavior.
Supports participants with activities of daily living (ADLs).
Assist participants with coordinating care both internally & externally (e.g. Shelter Team, Clinical Team and community outpatient and emergency services ). Supports care coordination efforts such as attending medical and outside doctor appointments, ordering medications and treatments, and ensuring adequate delivery of medical services like oxygen to the shelter).
Acts as an advocate for participants and/or participant systems when appropriate.
Under supportive clinical supervision; responsible for providing a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment for participants experiencing mental health concerns by developing short-term treatment plans, continually monitor treatment progress, and coordinate transitions to other services as needed.
Assist participants with psychological and social development. Work with participants to develop physical and emotional skills including de-escalation.
Provide psychoeducational groups
Supports, promotes, and adheres to Catholic Charities vision, mission, values and Code of Ethics.
Completes necessary administrative duties (paperwork, etc.) timely and accurately.
At the direction of Women’s Emergency Clinical Manager, offers insight, oversight, and advocacy regarding the shelter participant experience.
Maintains confidentiality of client and agency information.
Regular and predictable attendance.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledgeable about the operations of a low-barrier, trauma-informed drop-in emergency shelter, and how these responsibilities are specifically distinguishable from a psychiatric, residential, or transitional housing environments is preferred.
Possess a basic understanding of the behaviors of the unhoused population and an ability to interact in a therapeutic manner.
Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification or similar de-escalation training is preferred.
Experience working with people in crisis.
Ability to remain calm in stressful and/or emergency situations.
Ability to maintain healthy personal boundaries, protecting the therapeutic integrity of the therapeutic relationship.
Ability to work effectively within the framework of Catholic teachings.
Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
Intermediate knowledge of computers to input information, maintain program data, create, and generate reports, and create communications.
Knowledge of the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and the appropriate techniques and practices for the client population.
Ability to interact effectively as a team member and independently with Agency staff and with a diverse client base.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Minimum one (1) year of experience working with individuals in crisis in a milieu environment preferred.

Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) or pursuing a graduate degree in Social Work, Counseling, Addiction Medicine, Nursing or similar human services field from an accredited college or university, is preferred.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

Salary: $25.00 per hour. Full Time.

Training: We provide a robust training curriculum that will support our employees throughout their

career. Training provided within the first year of employment includes: De-escalation & Safety;

Mental Health First Aid; Substance Abuse & Mental Health; Human Trafficking; Trauma Informed

Care; and many more.

Benefits: In addition to being part of a higher purpose while working in a challenging yet rewarding

environment, eligible Catholic Charities employees receive a generous benefits package, including:

Shift is Full Time
Extensive Paid Time Off (4 weeks accrual for new employees – increasing based on tenure) promoting work life balance.
15 Paid Holidays annually
403b Retirement Plan with Agency contribution of 4% & match up to 2% of annual compensation.
Choice of 3 PPO Medical Plans (90% of employee’s and 75% of dependent’s premiums is paid by Agency), Dental, & Vision starting the 1st day of the month following start date.
May be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through Federal Student Loans and many more benefits
**Part-time employees (20-29 hours per week) also receive paid annual leave, company paid

holidays, and 403b retirement plan with agency contribution and match.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

If you are ready to make answer the call and make a difference, please submit your application

online at ccdenver.org/careers.

We look forward to meeting you!

We conduct background checks as part of our hiring process.

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Job Title

Behavior Technicians

Agency

Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Denver

Posted On

November 18, 2025