Milieu Counselor - Homeless Services

Job Details

Job Location

Homeless Services : 1544 Elmira Street, Aurora, CO 80010 - Aurora, CO

Position Type

Full Time : FTE 1

Education Level

High School

Salary Range

$18.87 - $28.25 Hourly

Description

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) is seeking a full-time Milieu Counselor to join our PATHways to Home team, a homeless services drop-in center dedicated to creating a safe, trauma-informed, and welcoming environment for unhoused individuals. In this role, you'll provide direct support to both clients and the clinical team by modeling positive interactions, de-escalating crises, promoting community norms, and connecting individuals to essential resources and care. You'll work alongside a dynamic interdisciplinary team-including peer specialists, case managers, therapists, housing navigators, and a client service representative-committed to expanding and enhancing services for those experiencing or at risk of homelessness. The ideal candidate brings empathy, cultural sensitivity, and a solid understanding of trauma-informed care, harm reduction, and the housing-first approach, along with strong communication, flexibility, and time-management skills to navigate complex needs with compassion and professionalism.

Salary for this role. Starting wage is based on experience and company equity.Paid bi-weekly.

• $18.87- $28.25per hour

Schedule. This position is fully Onsite / In-person. The schedule is Monday - Friday 8 : 30 am - 5 : 00 pm.

Bilingual Language Differential Pay.

Essential Functions :

Qualifications

Requirements :

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 a negative TB test must be provided on your first day of employment. A medical or religious exemption can be requested if necessary.

Benefits :

Our Mission, Vision and Core Values.

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; Commitment 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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