Aurora Mental Health & Recovery · 11 hours ago
Employment Specialist (59316)
Aurora, CO
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$20.04/hr - $30.05/hr
0+ years expAurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) is dedicated to providing supported employment services for individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges. The Employment Specialist will assist job seekers in identifying and achieving their employment goals while working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to help clients secure and maintain competitive employment.
Health CarePersonal Health
Hiring Manager
Austin Schulz
Responsibilities
Engage clients by establishing collaborative relationships, and assist clients in obtaining and maintaining competitive, community-based employment
Assess long-/short-term employment goals, and evaluate work, educational, criminal and developmental history as well as financial responsibilities
With client consent, provide education and support to family, friends, and potential employers regarding clients' needs and abilities when/if applicable
Develop an individual employment plan (IEP) with client input, behavioral health treatment team, DVR counselor when appropriate, family members, and friends
Conduct individualized job development and job search activities
Within 30 days of program intake, support clients in making employer contacts by applying for jobs, or learning more about jobs available in the community
Provide individualized follow-along aides to assist clients in maintaining employment
Negotiate workplace accommodations when necessary
Participate in assigned meetings for continuity of care and to increase employment sustainability
Attend community meetings with clients, including job coaching or job skill development
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Vocational Rehabilitation, or a related field
Six months to one year of experience with job development and/or vocational rehabilitation working with a similar population
Six months' experience in social work, human service, or mental health
Valid Colorado Driver's License with a driving record that meets organization's requirements
Ability to work with community partners and navigate relationships
Ability to work independently and creatively
Ability to problem solve and demonstrate flexibility
Excellent communication skills with a comprehension of intercultural communications
Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite and Internet-based computer programs
Required Vaccination And TB Test
Preferred
Two years of experience with job development and/or vocational rehabilitation with a similar population
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 on a pro-rata basis based on full-time equivalency)
Holidays: 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
Company
Aurora Mental Health & Recovery
Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) is a large, not‑for‑profit community mental health organization that provides a wide range of mental health and addiction services to anyone and everyone in need.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Rose Community Foundation
2023-06-01Grant
Leadership Team
Randy Stith
CEO
Anne Garrett-Mills MD
Chief Medical Officer
Recent News
2023-10-11
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