• Job Description

  Req#: R1568

  Are you a current Aims Employee, Temporary Worker? If so, to help avoid future access issues, please apply through your Workday account using "Browse Jobs" in the in the Workday search field located on the top center of the screen.

  Are you a current Aims Student? If so, to help avoid future access issues, please apply through your Workday account using the Aims Jobs app on your Workday home page.

  Are you both an Employee and a Student? If so, to help avoid future access issues, please apply through your Workday account using "Browse Jobs" in the in the Workday search field located on the top center of the screen.

  For assistance, please contact the recruitment team at 970-378-3720.

  Minimum Hiring Annual Salary:

  $52,612.00

  Maximum Hiring Annual Salary:

  $55,243.00

  To attain the maximum annual salary, employee must meet all minimum qualifications plus:

  • 5 (five) years of additional applicable work experience and/or degrees higher than minimum qualification degree. Degrees higher than the minimum qualification degree can be used in combination with additional work experience.
  • A combination of related education, on-the-job work experience, certifications and/or licenses that results in a candidate successfully meeting the minimum qualifications of the position, may be considered.

  The stated salary amounts are not guaranteed in the event employment ends with Aims during any fiscal year.

  Included with Aims Full-time Employment is a generous package of Benefits, most are listed below:

  • Benefits are effective immediately
  • 100% employer provided medical & dental coverage employees (employee only option)
  • 85% employer provided medical & dental coverage for employee's spouse and/or family
  • Voluntary vision insurance
  • Staff Annual Leave (minimum accrual of 15 days) & Sick (minimum accrual of 12 days)
  • 17 paid holidays and 3 personal days each year
  • Summer schedule: 4-day work week - Fridays Off
  • Employer paid long-term disability and life insurance premiums
  • Tuition waiver & reimbursement for employees
  • Tuition waiver for dependents
  • PERA employer (see www.copera.org for comprehensive benefits)
  • Additional supplemental benefits & retirement programs available
  • Access to the PERC (Aims gym) for employee & one guest
  • Free parking on all campuses

  Job Description:

  Aims Community College actively supports an environment that embraces the College's Mission, Vision, Values and a culture of innovation and care. The College embraces and seeks to hire individuals who want to be a part of this environment and have the skill sets necessary to be successful in this position.

  The CARE Case Manager provides non-clinical student case management, in the moment solutions and resource identification, referrals and follow up to resources, and basic-needs support for struggling students. The CARE Case Manager works directly with students to customize and implement non-clinical interventions for students seeking resources and for students who have challenges with their health, housing, finances, academics, behavior, safety and other aspects of their general welfare. The case manager provides individualized care and services so students can meet their goals, including intake, needs assessment, in the moment support, service planning, and monitoring/evaluation of identified goals. This position will develop in-depth and on-going relationships with students in order to increase supports and overall success. In conjunction with counseling services and with the SAIL Office, the CARE Case Manager will develop and implement educational, outreach, and preventative programs for overall student well-being. Occasional travel to satellite campuses may be required.

  Non-Clinical Case Management:

  • Provide individualized care and case management services so students can meet their goals. This includes intake, needs assessment, resource management, service planning, and monitoring and evaluation.
  • Teach students how to problem-solve by identifying alternative options as they relate to their life and career goals.
  • Liaison with faculty when appropriate about student progress, and student situations which could impact academic performance.
  • Keep accurate log notes that reflect the discussion and essential information conveyed to students.
  • Refer students to appropriate resources on campus based upon their needs (e.g. orientation, disability access, etc.).
  • Refer students to appropriate community resources based upon their needs
  • Respond within 48 hours during regular working hours to student phone calls and e-mail inquiries.
  • Establish working relationships/partnerships with community agencies, services and resources to meet students’ basic needs.
  • Maintain information and network for campus and community resources.
  • Provide initial contact for students who walk into the CARE and counseling office seeking services.
  • Problem solve and develop plans to meet students’ needs including on-going support and comprehensive wrap around services.

  Prevention & Wellness Programming:

  • Establish educational materials and support groups on campus to assist students with coping strategies related to common basic needs.
  • Develop referral resource information.
  • Develop and conduct training sessions for faculty and staff on how to work with students who have basic needs on main and select outlying campuses.
  • Execute wellness tactics on the college strategic plan.
  • Provide programming opportunities for students related to wellness.
  • Work with Director to develop annual CARE program training series for faculty and staff.

  Networking:

  • Establish and maintain very close working relationships with a variety of Aims departments including, Student Disability Center, TRIO, Center for Diversity and Inclusion, Registrar, Office of Financial Aid, Tutoring Center, Career Service, Transition Center and other departments that may be helpful in meeting students’ needs and academic goals.
  • Develops and maintains strong collaborative relationships with community and campus agencies. This may include participating in community workgroups and activities related to basic and mental health needs.
  • Outreach to identify community resources and building relationships with community resources to facilitate effective continuum of care.

  Other Duties as Assigned:

  Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services field such as Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Public Health, Human Relations, Higher Education, Student Affairs Administration or another closely related degree, plus two (2) years of professional experience working in social work, case management, student conduct, student services, psychology, health care coordination, counseling, human services, and/or otherwise coordinating services for students/clients or an equivalent combination of education and/or work experience.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
  • Bilingual English/Spanish

  Required Documents:

  • Cover Letter
  • Resume

  Preferred Qualifications:

  • Case management and/or coordinating services for students in a higher education setting.
  • Experience with student information systems, such as Banner, and conduct/case management databases, such as Maxient.
  • Experience making professional presentations to groups of up to 50 people.
  • Ability to manage and coordinate several programs, activities, and services simultaneously.
  • Experience working with a diverse student population (i.e. post-traditional students, students of color, Veterans, first generation college students etc.) from underserved or underrepresented backgrounds in the higher education or human services environments, specifically in a social work capacity.
  • Experience with Data collection and analysis in order to develop informed services.

  All Applicants:

  • Compare your previous work experience to the job duties listed on the job positing under job description. Enter the job duties you have performed under the "Work Experience" section on your job application. We evaluate your experience based on this information.
  • Please make sure you state whether work experience (aka work history) is part time or full time employment by listing the average number of hours worked per week. This information is used to determine your new annual salary.
  • Be sure to upload all the required documents listed at the above in "Additional Job Description" section. This can be uploaded as part of your application materials in the "My Experience" section. If there are missing documents, your incomplete application will not be considered. Per the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, you may redact information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

  For information on our hiring practices, please visit our resource page: https://www.aims.edu/departments/human-resources/hiring-process .

  Aims Community College is an equal opportunity employer. Selection will be based solely on merit and will be without discrimination based on age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, or veteran's status. All application materials must be submitted by the closing date posted and become the property of Aims Community College. The screening committee will select finalists for interviews. The goal of Aims Community College is to enhance the diversity present in the district we serve. To comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, if hired, you will be required to provide documents within three (3) business days of hire date to show your identity and your authorization to work. This law applies to all persons hired.

  Screening/Selection:

  To be considered, please provide a thorough and complete application. Initial screening will be conducted by a committee based on completed application materials.

  Employees in these positions may be asked to participate in temporary assignments lasting less than nine (9) months (such as curriculum development, short term projects, meetings and substitute duties) which could amount to additional temporary pay.

  Upon hire, all positions at Aims Community College require a criminal background check and may require industry specific screenings such as an MVR, physical and/or drug screen. Keep in mind, a conviction does not automatically preclude candidates from being employed. The nature of a conviction will be considered relative to the duties of the position.

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