Employment Specialist (62282)

About the role

The Vocational Program at Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) offers supported employment services for individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges, starting at age 15. We are seeking an Employment Specialist to assist job seekers in identifying and achieving their employment goals.

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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Preferred: Two years of experience with job development and/or vocational rehabilitation with a similar population.

Requirements

• 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.

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 1 floating holiday (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.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Voluntary term life insurance.
• Short term disability.

Pay

The starting wage is based on experience and company equity. Paid bi-weekly. $20.04 - $30.05 per hour.

Schedule

This position is fully Onsite/In-person. The schedule is Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.