Case Manager - Homeless Services (59408) at Aurora Mental Health & Recovery

Aurora, Colorado, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Apr, 26

Salary

31.56

Posted On

25 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Case Management, Crisis Intervention, Needs Assessment, Resource Connection, Communication, Time Management, Collaboration, Empathy, Cultural Humility, Behavioral Health, Financial Assistance, Housing Navigation, Trauma-Informed Care, Harm Reduction, Daily Living Skills, Social Skills Development

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Homeless Services: 1544 Elmira Street, Aurora, CO 80010 - Aurora, CO 80010Position Type: Full Time: FTE 1Education Level: Bachelor's DegreeSalary Range: $21.03 - $31.56 Hourly a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Are you passionate about learning, growing, and making a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals experiencing homelessness? Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) is seeking a full‑time Case Manager to join our dynamic Homeless Services team and grow your clinical career while doing the essential “groundwork” that drives real change. In this role, you will provide low‑barrier, comprehensive case management within a drop‑in center setting, offering crisis intervention, needs assessment, and connection to vital resources, including healthcare, housing, financial assistance, and behavioral health services. You’ll work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team of peer specialists, case managers, therapists, housing navigators, a milieu counselor, and client service representatives—united by a shared commitment to trauma‑informed care, harm reduction, and the Housing First model. The ideal candidate embraces challenges, demonstrates empathy and cultural humility, actively seeks supervision and team support, and brings strong communication, time‑management, and collaboration skills to navigate complex client needs with compassion and professionalism. Together, we are expanding innovative programs that create stability, dignity, and lasting pathways to care for our community. Schedule. This position is fully Onsite/In-person. We offer flexible work arrangements, either a 5 x 8-hour workweek (Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm) or a 4 x 10-hour workweek. This schedule may be adjusted based on client and community needs. Salary for this role. The starting wage is based on experience and company equity. Paid bi-weekly. $21.03 - $31.56 per 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’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 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. QualificationsRequirements: 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. Must possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain one within 30 days of hire. 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 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, and 2 floating holidays (hours calculated pro-rata basis based on full-time equivalency) The company observes 11 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 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. #LI-KR1

Responsibilities

The Case Manager will provide comprehensive case management services within a drop-in center, including crisis intervention and connection to vital resources. They will work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to support individuals experiencing homelessness.