On-Site Case Manager - Homeless Services & Impact

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental, vision, and flexible spending

403(b) retirement plan with 100% vest

Vacation and sick pay

Holiday pay

Employee Assistance Program

Short term disability

Job summary

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) is seeking a full-time Case Manager for our Homeless Services team in Aurora, CO. This on-site role manages a caseload of 12–15 clients in a permanent supportive housing program, assisting with housing opportunities, benefits, and access to health services.

The position emphasizes dignity, respect, and collaborative problem-solving within a multidisciplinary team to help clients achieve stability and independence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work or 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.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Preferred: bilingual

Responsibilities

• 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 clients in 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, 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 in the community.

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work or other related human services degree

Job description

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) is seeking a full-time Case Manager for our Homeless Services team in Aurora, CO. This on-site role manages a caseload of 12–15 clients in a permanent supportive housing program, assisting with housing opportunities, benefits, and access to health services.

The position emphasizes dignity, respect, and collaborative problem-solving within a multidisciplinary team to help clients achieve stability and independence.