Competency Restoration Education Specialist bei Aurora Mental Health & Recovery

Description

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) is seeking a dedicated Competency Restoration Education Specialist to assist individuals with mental illnesses in achieving competency for court proceedings through supportive education and intervention services. This role involves managing a caseload of clients court-ordered to complete Competency Restoration Services after being deemed Incompetent to Proceed (ITP). Responsibilities include facilitating Restoration Curriculum, collaborating with state and local stakeholders, and supporting clients in navigating the criminal justice system. Part of the multidisciplinary Outpatient Competency Restoration (OCR) Team, this position combines education with therapy, case management, and medication services to help clients succeed in the community. Ideal candidates will hold a bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or a related field, have 2+ years of mental health or human services experience, and possess strong communication and organizational skills. Bilingual (English/Spanish) candidates and those with experience in criminal justice referrals are encouraged to apply.

Schedule. This position will work Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, and is eligible for a hybrid model that allows for a mix of remote and in-office work, with an expectation of being in the office two days per week and working from home three days. This schedule may be adjusted based on training, client, or 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. *rate depends on language requirements for the position and the candidate's fluency. 

• Employees will receive scheduled earnings on a bi-weekly basis, equivalent to 5% of their regular base rate (hourly or salaried), with a maximum amount of $3,000.00 per calendar year. The annual maximum amount will be prorated based on full-time equivalency (FTE). 

Essential Functions:

• Working with teens, adults of all ages, providing Restoration Services in individual and group settings.
• Training and teaching competency restoration curriculum to clients.
• Provide instruction on basic legal knowledge and rational decision making with the goal of increasing both the clients factual knowledge and rational comprehension of the legal proceedings.
• Restoration services include connecting a client to resource services that address their unique barriers to competency.
• Complete monthly reporting forms that are filed with the court.
• Effectively interacts with and communicates with other providers including external referral agencies.
• Documents provision of services provided to clients in a timely manner
• Complete outreach services to engage clients in competency restoration services.
• When requested, provide court testimony related to restoration education services provided.
• Staff member will monitor and coordinate care for assigned clients in partnership with the other members of the clients care team.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in psychology, social work, or other related human services.
• Two years experience in mental health or human services.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Knowledge of behaviors in adults with mental illness and/or developmental disabilities.
• Comprehension of client’s right to privacy and confidentiality.

Required Vaccination and TB Test.

At AMHR the health and safety of our clients and staff are our top priorities. As part of this commitment, all employees are required to receive an annual influenza (flu) shot and present a negative TB test result before their first day of work. Proof of both the flu shot and negative TB test must be provided on your first day of employment. Medical and religious exemptions can be requested if necessary.

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; Dedication to 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.

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