Case Manager - Vocational Services (62544)

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision

Life insurance

Long-term disability

403(b) retirement plan

Vacation and sick pay

10 holidays per year

Employee Assistance Program

Voluntary term life insurance

Short term disability

Job summary

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery seeks a dedicated Case Manager for our Stith Center in Aurora, CO. You will provide comprehensive behavioral case management in collaboration with employment specialists, peers and therapists.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, valid Colorado license, and strong communication skills. Language ability to English and Spanish is a plus, with bilingual differential pay potential. This is a fully onsite, term-limited, 40-hour week with benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work or related human services field.
• Or Bachelor's Degree in an 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.
• Demonstrated interest in behavioral health field.
• Ability to assess crisis situations and intervene appropriately.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Effective organizational skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Preferred: bilingual.

Responsibilities

• Serve as payee for clients who require assistance to manage their finances.
• Help clients meet basic needs for food, clothing, shelter, personal safety and general health care, and assist with applications for benefits.
• Arrange transportation to access needed services.
• Provide psychosocial services to improve functioning.
• Help clients set goals and plan for appropriate services.
• Instruct clients in daily living skills such as medication use, diet, and budgeting.
• Encourage development of social skills and leisure activities.
• Assist clients in finding employment opportunities or vocational services.
• Support families and community partners to maximize client benefits.
• Leverage community networks and natural supports to engage clients in treatment.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office

Web-based programs

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology or social work

Bachelor's degree in unrelated field with 1 year behavioral health experience

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Stith Center: 791 Chambers Road, Aurora, CO 80011 - Aurora, CO 80011, Position Type: 1 FTE (40hrs/wk, benefited), Education Level: Bachelor's Degree, Salary Range: $21.03 - $31.56 Hourly, Job Shift: Fully In-Person/On-Site, Aurora Mental Health & Recovery’s Vocational Program is dedicated to helping individuals with mental health and substance use challenges—starting at age 15—overcome barriers to employment and education. We are seeking a Case Manager to provide comprehensive behavioral case management while collaborating with a dynamic team of employment specialists, peer specialists, therapists, and community agencies. This role is instrumental in guiding job seekers toward stability and success by addressing obstacles, fostering accountability, and enhancing engagement in vocational pursuits. The ideal candidate is an experienced case manager with a passion for working with diverse populations, excellent communication and problem-solving skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and web-based programs. If you're adaptable, solutions-oriented, and ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those seeking employment and educational success, we’d love to have you on our team!

Schedule

This position is fully Onsite/In-person. The schedule is Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.

Term-Limited Position

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible, term-limited position expected to end on or around June 30, 2027, with the possibility of extension if grant funding continues. This position is funded through the CDLE Disability Application Assistance Grant grant and is contingent upon continued funding. The position may be eliminated if funding is reduced or discontinued by the grantor.

Salary for this role

The starting wage is based on experience and company equity. Paid bi-weekly.

$21.03 - $31.56per hour

Bilingual Language Differential Pay

Employees who successfully pass a language assessment are eligible to receive bilingual differential pay. This differential is provided as a fixed amount of$3,000 per calendar year, paid on a bi‑weekly basis across 26 pay periods, and prorated based on hire date and full‑time equivalency (FTE). Eligibility and payment are subject to the language requirements of the position and the employee’sdemonstratedproficiencyin the language.

Essential Functions

• Serve as payee for clients who require assistance to manage their finances.
• 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.

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.
• 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 andrequires 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, and 1floating holiday(hours calculated pro-rata basis based on full-time equivalency)
• The company observes 10designated holidays each year. Exception: Employees working in 24/7 programs or facilities are scheduled to work their regular shifts if the holiday falls on their scheduled workday. In these cases, employees will receive their regular pay for hours worked plus holiday pay.
• 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 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.