Case Manager - Vocational Services

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 - $31.56 per hourBilingual 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’s demonstrated proficiency in the language.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: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.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 fieldAbility 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: BilingualRequired 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: KaiserDental, vision, and flexible spending accounts (dependent care & health care)Company paid basic life and AD&D insuranceLong-term disability coverage*403(b) retirement plan which provides 100% vesting immediately, and matching contributions up to 4% after one year of employmentAccrued Vacation pay up to 12 days and accrued Sick Pay up to 12 days per year, and 1 floating holiday (hours calculated pro-rata basis based on full-time equivalency)The company observes 10 designated 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 ProgramVoluntary term life insuranceShort term disability*Eligible for benefit if working 30 hours per week or moreOur 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 teamworkWe 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.#LI-KE1 #J-18808-Ljbffr Aurora-Mental-Health-