Aurora Mental Health & Recovery
Case Manager - Homeless Services
Aurora Mental Health & Recovery, Aurora, Colorado, United States, 80010
Job Details
Job Location Homeless Services: 1544 Elmira Street, Aurora, CO 80010 - Aurora, CO
Position Type Full Time: FTE 1
Education Level Bachelor's Degree
Salary Range $20.93 - $31.37 Hourly
Description
Are you passionate about mental health, social justice, and doing meaningful, hands-on work in the community? Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) is seeking a full-time Case Manager to join our dynamic Homeless Services Team, supporting formerly homeless individuals in permanent supportive housing. This is a great opportunity to grow your clinical skills while providing comprehensive case management, advocacy, and support to help clients maintain stable housing and access vital services like healthcare, benefits, employment, and mental health resources. You'll work alongside a highly collaborative team of peer specialists, therapists, housing navigators, and support staff-all committed to trauma-informed care, harm reduction, and the Housing First model. If you're a team player who thrives in the field, seeks supervision and support, and is driven by empathy and equity, we'd love for you to bring your voice and skills to our mission-driven work.
Schedule:
This position is primarily onsite and field-based, with responsibilities including meeting clients in their homes and supporting them in the community. The standard schedule is Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with one half-day of remote work permitted per week, contingent on meeting productivity requirements from the previous month. We offer flexible scheduling options, including a traditional 5x8 schedule (M-F, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM) or a 4x10 schedule with one weekday off (excluding Wednesdays), available after the first three months of employment.
Salary for this role.
The starting wage is based on experience and company equity.Paid bi-weekly. $20.93 - $31.37 per hour
Essential Functions:
Some or all of the following essential functions will be relevant to the Case Manager role depending on the specific clinical team where work is performed: Help clients in meeting basic needs for food, clothing, shelter, personal safety and general health care, and assist them with applications for income, medical, housing or other benefits which they may need and to which they are entitled. Ensure clients' access to needed services and community resources by arranging for transportation. Provide comprehensive psychosocial services designed to improve or maintain clients abilities to function effectively. Help clients evaluate strengths and symptoms, and facilitate in clients setting their own goals and plan for appropriate services. Guide and instruct clients in daily living skills such as medication use, diet, exercise, personal hygiene, shopping, cooking, budgeting, housekeeping, use of transportation and other community services. Help clients develop social skills, interests and leisure time activities, including opportunities for age appropriate activities. Help clients find and make use of appropriate employment opportunities, vocational rehabilitation services or supported work environments where appropriate. Offer support, assistance, consultation and education to families, friends, landlords, employers, community agencies and others who come into contact with clients, in order to maximize benefits and minimize problems associated with the presence of these persons in the community. Identify, work with and make full utilization of potential natural support systems such as neighborhood networks, churches and community organizations to encourage treatment program engagement. Reach out to eligible clients, inform them of and educate them about available services and in the community, and maintain contact to support program requirements.
Qualifications
Requirements: Bachelors degree in psychology, social work or other related human services degree. Or Bachelor's Degree in unrelated field with at least one year of behavioral health experience. Valid Colorado Driver's License with a driving record that meets organization's requirements. Must possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain one within 30 days of hire. Demonstrated interest in behavioral health field Ability to assess crisis situations and intervene appropriately. Knowledge of community resources. Basic understanding and ability to work with differing behavioral health presentations. Knowledge of community resources. Effective organizational skills. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Preferred: Bilingual
Required Vaccination and TB Test.
AMHR has prioritized the health and safety of our clients and staff and
requires all employees to receive an annual influenza (flu) shot and receive negative TB test results prior to their first day of hire.
Proof of the flu shot and negative TB test will be required upon your first day of employment. Medical and religious exemptions may be requested.
Benefits: Health insurance: Kaiser Dental, vision, and flexible spending accounts (dependent care & health care) Company paid basic life and AD&D insurance Long-term disability coverage* 403(b) retirement plan which provides 100% vesting immediately, and matching contributions up to 4% after one year of employment Accrued Vacation pay up to 12 days and accrued Sick Pay up to 12 days per year, plus 10 Paid Company Holidays, and 2 floating holidays (hours calculated pro-rata basis based on full-time equivalency) Employee Assistance Program Voluntary term life insurance Short term disability*
*Eligible for benefit if working 30 hours per week or more
Our Mission.
Mission: Deeply rooted in our diverse community, we deliver state-of-the-art care and meaningful outcomes that impact emotional well-being and addiction recovery.
Vision: To foster hope and healing through compassionate, quality care.
Core Values: Passionate caring; Rising to the challenge; Honoring and respecting all persons; Believing in resilience; Putting clients and community first; Commitment to collaboration and teamwork
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Aurora Mental Health & Recovery and its subsidiaries (AMHR) are dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and length, protective hairstyles), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, color, religion, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law. We do not tolerate discrimination in any form or context including harassment or exclusion.
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Job Location Homeless Services: 1544 Elmira Street, Aurora, CO 80010 - Aurora, CO
Position Type Full Time: FTE 1
Education Level Bachelor's Degree
Salary Range $20.93 - $31.37 Hourly
Description
Are you passionate about mental health, social justice, and doing meaningful, hands-on work in the community? Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) is seeking a full-time Case Manager to join our dynamic Homeless Services Team, supporting formerly homeless individuals in permanent supportive housing. This is a great opportunity to grow your clinical skills while providing comprehensive case management, advocacy, and support to help clients maintain stable housing and access vital services like healthcare, benefits, employment, and mental health resources. You'll work alongside a highly collaborative team of peer specialists, therapists, housing navigators, and support staff-all committed to trauma-informed care, harm reduction, and the Housing First model. If you're a team player who thrives in the field, seeks supervision and support, and is driven by empathy and equity, we'd love for you to bring your voice and skills to our mission-driven work.
Schedule:
This position is primarily onsite and field-based, with responsibilities including meeting clients in their homes and supporting them in the community. The standard schedule is Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with one half-day of remote work permitted per week, contingent on meeting productivity requirements from the previous month. We offer flexible scheduling options, including a traditional 5x8 schedule (M-F, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM) or a 4x10 schedule with one weekday off (excluding Wednesdays), available after the first three months of employment.
Salary for this role.
The starting wage is based on experience and company equity.Paid bi-weekly. $20.93 - $31.37 per hour
Essential Functions:
Some or all of the following essential functions will be relevant to the Case Manager role depending on the specific clinical team where work is performed: Help clients in meeting basic needs for food, clothing, shelter, personal safety and general health care, and assist them with applications for income, medical, housing or other benefits which they may need and to which they are entitled. Ensure clients' access to needed services and community resources by arranging for transportation. Provide comprehensive psychosocial services designed to improve or maintain clients abilities to function effectively. Help clients evaluate strengths and symptoms, and facilitate in clients setting their own goals and plan for appropriate services. Guide and instruct clients in daily living skills such as medication use, diet, exercise, personal hygiene, shopping, cooking, budgeting, housekeeping, use of transportation and other community services. Help clients develop social skills, interests and leisure time activities, including opportunities for age appropriate activities. Help clients find and make use of appropriate employment opportunities, vocational rehabilitation services or supported work environments where appropriate. Offer support, assistance, consultation and education to families, friends, landlords, employers, community agencies and others who come into contact with clients, in order to maximize benefits and minimize problems associated with the presence of these persons in the community. Identify, work with and make full utilization of potential natural support systems such as neighborhood networks, churches and community organizations to encourage treatment program engagement. Reach out to eligible clients, inform them of and educate them about available services and in the community, and maintain contact to support program requirements.
Qualifications
Requirements: Bachelors degree in psychology, social work or other related human services degree. Or Bachelor's Degree in unrelated field with at least one year of behavioral health experience. Valid Colorado Driver's License with a driving record that meets organization's requirements. Must possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain one within 30 days of hire. Demonstrated interest in behavioral health field Ability to assess crisis situations and intervene appropriately. Knowledge of community resources. Basic understanding and ability to work with differing behavioral health presentations. Knowledge of community resources. Effective organizational skills. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Preferred: Bilingual
Required Vaccination and TB Test.
AMHR has prioritized the health and safety of our clients and staff and
requires all employees to receive an annual influenza (flu) shot and receive negative TB test results prior to their first day of hire.
Proof of the flu shot and negative TB test will be required upon your first day of employment. Medical and religious exemptions may be requested.
Benefits: Health insurance: Kaiser Dental, vision, and flexible spending accounts (dependent care & health care) Company paid basic life and AD&D insurance Long-term disability coverage* 403(b) retirement plan which provides 100% vesting immediately, and matching contributions up to 4% after one year of employment Accrued Vacation pay up to 12 days and accrued Sick Pay up to 12 days per year, plus 10 Paid Company Holidays, and 2 floating holidays (hours calculated pro-rata basis based on full-time equivalency) Employee Assistance Program Voluntary term life insurance Short term disability*
*Eligible for benefit if working 30 hours per week or more
Our Mission.
Mission: Deeply rooted in our diverse community, we deliver state-of-the-art care and meaningful outcomes that impact emotional well-being and addiction recovery.
Vision: To foster hope and healing through compassionate, quality care.
Core Values: Passionate caring; Rising to the challenge; Honoring and respecting all persons; Believing in resilience; Putting clients and community first; Commitment to collaboration and teamwork
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Aurora Mental Health & Recovery and its subsidiaries (AMHR) are dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and length, protective hairstyles), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, color, religion, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law. We do not tolerate discrimination in any form or context including harassment or exclusion.
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