Case Manager - Forensics/Aurora Sustained

Description

Aurora Sustained team at Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) is a multidisciplinary team, serving to provide mental health and substance use care for clients who are in the Aurora Detention Center. This is a program that is in its third year, continuing to grow, and seeking to meet the needs of the Aurora community while reducing recidivism. The Case Manager works directly with our Aurora Sustained program within Aurora Municipal Court, serving clients who have been justice involved to increase their supports and identify mental health concerns earlier. This also includes connecting them to services, supporting post-justice treatment engagement, and successful community integration.

Shift. The position is fully In-Person/Onsite. Earliest start is 7:30am, can work 8 hour or 10 hour shifts. Some Sunday or Monday holidays will be required.

Salary for this role. Starting wage is based on experience and company equity. Paid bi-weekly.

• $19.65 - $29.46 per hour

Bilingual Language Differential Pay. *rate depends on language requirements for the position and candidate's fluency.

• 5% of base salary up to a maximum of $3,000/year *the annual maximum amount will be prorated based on full time equivalency (FTE).

About you.

The ideal candidate is passionate about forensic services and supporting clients in their mental health care while focusing on how we can work outside the box to meet their needs. The ideal candidate is keen on work/ life balance, professional growth, and disrupting systems of oppression while working on a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities:

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.

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.
• 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 Vaccinations and TB Test.

AMHR has prioritized the health and safety of our clients and staff and requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, receive an annual influenza (flu) shot, and receive negative TB test results prior to their first day of hire. Proof of both vaccinations and negative TB test will be required upon your first day of employment. Medical and religious exemptions may be requested for the COVID 19 vaccine, annual flu shot or TB test.

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, plus 10 Paid Company Holidays, and 2 floating holidays (hours calculated pro-rata basis based on full-time equivalency)
• 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.

Diversity Statement.

We are committed to the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and strive to ensure that it is interwoven into the fabric of our organization. We support and nourish an inclusive and welcoming environment for employees from diverse backgrounds.