Vocational Project Coordinator - Resource Center Shopette

Mental Health Center of Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 63,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

WellPower in Denver is seeking a Vocational Project Coordinator in the Rehabilitative Services Department to administer, monitor, and report on assigned special projects within the program. The role oversees day-to-day operations and staff performing job tasks, coordinating with clinical teams and other departments.

The position requires a Bachelor's or Master's in a related field, at least three years of vocational experience, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with minimum three years of vocational experience, or a Master's in a related field.
• Experience working with severe and persistent mental illness is preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Develop workflow, channels of communication, and procedures for the program.
• Assist with the financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting needs of the team. Ensure compliance of established budget.
• Complete comprehensive vocational assessments, utilizing aptitude, interest and other assessment tools.
• Coordinate with other rehabilitative services, staff, and support, as well as with primary treatment clinicians.
• Coordinate care between the rehabilitation department and the clinical teams.
• Develop individualized training plans for clients in the vocational/rehabilitation program.
• Coordination of client's activities at assigned workstations/sites at WellPower.
• Monitor client progress and activities with clients, documenting services provided.
• Complete timely and accurate data, reports and clinical documentation as required.
• Participate in pre-vocational partial care services.
• Conduct rehabilitative and goal-oriented educational opportunities.
• Plan and facilitate social activities within the community and with the program.
• Promote the philosophy of recovery, wellness, and community integration through a strengths based, person-centered approach.
• Supervise, coach, and support peer specialists, mentors, and vocational trainees.
• Participate in hiring processes, on-boarding, and performance management, including disciplinary procedures when necessary.
• Develop and maintain community/vendor relationships.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Other duties as assigned

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

WellPower envisions a community where every person's mental health is fostered through strength, resilience and hope. We empower people to overcome barriers and achieve lasting well-being through collaborative behavioral health care and comprehensive support.

Our Guiding Principles

• Person Centered. We honor people's identities, lived experience and journeys and treat every person with the dignity we all deserve.
• Exceptional Care. We offer compassionate, innovative services that meet people where they are, from immediate support to long-term recovery.
• Integrity. We operate from a deep foundation of ethical, accountable practices in all we do.
• Organizational Resilience. We meet the moment and adapt to changing contexts with collaborative creativity, agile business processes, and financial stewardship.

Position Summary

Vocational Project Coordinators administer, monitor, and report out on assigned special project within the Rehabilitative Services Department. They are responsible for day-to-day operations of WellPower's rehabilitative program, as well as overseeing employees performing job tasks under this program.

Team Specific Information

The Resource Center Shopette provides essential clothing, hygiene, household, and other items to community members. This role supports daily Shopette and Vocational Training operations by coordinating staffing and trainee coverage; scheduling shifts; managing inventory, eligibility verification, check-in/out, and data entry; and engaging with people served.

Compensation & Benefits

• $30.12/hr - $31.25 ($62,650/yr - $65,000/yr)
• For complete overview of our robust Benefits: https://wellpower.org/workplace-of-choice/

The posted range represents the full hiring range. Offers will not exceed this range, the majority of candidates are placed near the midpoint based on experience and qualifications.

Job Duties & Functions

• Develop workflow, channels of communication, and procedures for the program.
• Assist with the financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting needs of the team. Ensure compliance of established budget.
• Complete comprehensive vocational assessments, utilizing aptitude, interest and other assessment tools.
• Coordinate with other rehabilitative services, staff, and support, as well as with primary treatment clinicians.
• Coordinate care between the rehabilitation department and the clinical teams.
• Develop individualized training plans for clients in the vocational/rehabilitation program.
• Coordination of client's activities at assigned workstations/sites at WellPower.
• Monitor client progress and activities with clients, documenting services provided.
• Complete timely and accurate data, reports and clinical documentation as required.
• Participate in pre-vocational partial care services.
• Conduct rehabilitative and goal-oriented educational opportunities.
• Plan and facilitate social activities within the community and with the program.
• Promote the philosophy of recovery, wellness, and community integration through a strengths based, person-centered approach.
• Supervise, coach, and support peer specialists, mentors, and vocational trainees.
• Participate in hiring processes, on-boarding, and performance management, including disciplinary procedures when necessary.
• Develop and maintain community/vendor relationships.
• Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements & Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree with minimum of three years of vocational experience or
• Masters in related field

Experience

• Minimumthreeyearsof experience working with severe and persistent mental illness .

Credentials/Certification

• Certified Psychiatrics Rehabilitation Practitioner preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Work Location

This is an on site position at WellPowers Resource Center - 1075 Galapago St, Denver

Shift/Hours

Monday - Friday 7am - 3pm

Physical Requirements

Requires sitting, standing, bending and reaching. May require lifting up to 50 pounds. Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office machines such as computers, fax machines, the telephone and other office and/or clinical equipment.

Must wear steel toed boots while in designated areas of the Resource Center. May be required to drive fleet vehicles to pick-up donations/purchased product.

Learn more about WellPower

WellPower is committed to fair and equitable hiring with salaries based on relevant factors, such as work experience, education, and certification/licensure (rather than wage history). Toward the principle of equal pay for equal work, we post and hire within defined hiring salary ranges. We ask all applicants to carefully review the hiring salary range for each posted job opportunity, as we will not hire outside the predetermined range.

WellPower is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, transfer, or promotion opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

For a complete overview of our robust benefits, visit: https://wellpower.org/workplace-of-choice