SHIFT COORDINATOR - SUBSTANCE ABUSE DISORDER (SUD) FULL TIME | 1290 SOUTH POTOMAC STREET AURORA CO 80012 (EAST METRO DETOX) - A

Shift Coordinator - Substance Abuse Disorder (SUD) Job Details Job Location 1290 South Potomac Street Aurora CO 80012 (East Metro Detox) - Aurora, CO Position Type Full Time Salary Range $21.

36 - $32.04 Hourly Job Description Our Mission.

The Aurora Mental Health Center is dedicated to helping people Live Life to the Fullest. If you are passionate about our Core Values;

Passionate Caring, Rising to the Challenge, Honoring and Respecting all Persons, Believe in Resilience and Putting Client and Community First, we would like to invite you to join our family!

About the Team :

Detox provides 24 / 7 acute care services to clients who are intoxicated and / or in acute withdrawal. Team consists of Shift Coordinators, Addiction Technicians / Specialists, Peer Recovery Coaches, Case Managers, and Outreach Drivers.

About the Role :

The Shift Coordinator manages a team of 3-6 clinicians for a shift (Day, Swing, Overnight). Responsible for care of up to 33 clients, coordinating all intakes, discharges, and transfers to other levels of care.

Role serves as community liaison with multiple hospitals and law enforcement agencies. Role also oversees all EC / IC activity.

Responsibilities :

Lead a work group and provide direction on a daily basis. Provide feedback to employees.

Assist Clinical Manager with reviewing resumes and interviewing candidates.

Serve as the primary trainer of all new staff, or designates a senior member of the team to provide th is training.

Assist with scheduling.

Assist the Clinical Manager with the daily operations of the Unit, including identifying and organizing supplies

needs, receipts from purchases and ensuring that all paperwork is accounted for and completed correctly.

Assist in the development and implementation of treatment and disposition plans that address the client as a

whole-person.

Participation in crisis and behavior management / de-escalation interventions as needed, according to state

regulations, training, and established best practices.

Develop and facilitate psychoeducational groups.

Assist with case management functions as needed.

Assist with intake procedures including decontamination, documentation, inventory of client belongings, and

orientation to the facility.

Assist with discharge procedures.

Conduct one-on-ones to ensure that the treatment team has a comprehensive understanding of the clients selfidentified needs.

Provide trauma-informed interventions that minimize harm and restrictive measures and empower clients to

share responsibility in their recovery plan.

Maintain a safe therapeutic environment that emphasizes recovery, resilience and building a sense of community.

Adheres to Code of Conduct, core values, policies, procedures, guidelines and compliance plan

Effectively interacts and communicates with other staff, clients, customers and partners to build relationships

and address and resolve issues

Regular and consistent attendance is required to perform other essential functions of the job

Meets defined individual and team goals, metrics and Key Performance Indicators

Actively participates in performance review process

Timely completes all annual and other required trainings

Protects all confidential information

Other duties as assigned

Requirements About You :

Ideal candidate is both a strong clinician and leader capable of supervising up to 6 staff of various disciplines. Candidate will be organized, detail-oriented, and effective at multi-tasking in a busy environment.

Candidate will be positive, a team player, and a supportive leader to staff.

Requirements :

• Bachelors degree in human services field or unrelated Bachelor's degree and one year equivalent experience; or High school diploma or equivalent with CAC II acquired prior to April 1, 2021
• Two years' of related experience and / or training.
• Certified Addiction Specialist (CAS) eligible and obtained within one year.
• Actively registered with Colorado Department of Regulatory Affairs (DORA) within 90 days of hire.
• Valid Colorado Driver's License with a driving record that meets organization's requirements.
• Current CPR / First Aid Certification or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective leadership and problem solving skills.
• Professional and timely communication assessing and describing client observations to applicable staff.
• Ability to assess crisis situations and intervene appropriately.
• Understanding and ability to work with differing behavioral health presentations.
• Effective organizational skills.
• Preferred : Bilingual

Aurora Mental Health Center (AuMHC) has prioritized the health and safety of our clients and staff and requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as well as receive an annual influenza (flu) shot prior to their first day of hire.

Proof of both vaccinations we will be required upon your first day of employment. Medical and religious exemptions may be requested for either COVID 19 vaccine or annual flu shot.

Salary for this role (based on experience and company equity) :

21.36 - 32.04 hourly

Additional Compensation Opportunities :

Language Differential Pay (For Bilingual Candidates) :

Bilingual differential pay of 5% of salary up to $3000

Eligible for Shift Differential Pay

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
• Paid time-off up to 12 days for full-time first year employees, including 9 Paid Company Holidays, 2 floating holidays, and 12 sick days (hours calculated pro-rata basis)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary term life insurance
• Short term disability*
• Eligible for benefit if working 30 hours per week or more

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Aurora Mental Health Center (AuMHC) and subsidiaries 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, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.

We are committed to maintaining an environment that respects the dignity of each individual in our community. 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.