Job Description

Job Location: Hampden: 14301 East Hampden Avenue, Aurora, CO 80014 - Aurora, CO 80014
Position Type: Full Time: FTE 1Education
Level: Bachelor's Degree
Salary Range: $21.03 - $31.56 Hourly

Are you an empathetic professional with a passion for child development and family-focused care? Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) is seeking a Bilingual (English/Spanish) Behavioral Coach, also known as a Behavioral Health Specialist (BHS), to join our Intensive In-Home Team. This role provides therapeutic interventions and behavioral coaching to youth ages 6–17 and their families, to reduce the likelihood of out-of-home placement and to support successful transitions from higher levels of care, such as inpatient or residential treatment. As a BHS, you will partner with families in their homes to build skills, strengthen relationships, and foster resilience in children facing significant emotional and behavioral health challenges. Spanish language proficiency is required, as providing services in a client’s native language enhances communication, builds trust, promotes cultural understanding, and supports stronger treatment engagement and outcomes. We’re looking for someone who brings strong interpersonal skills, creativity in applying skills-based interventions, and a balance of playfulness and professionalism to engage youth and families in meaningful, transformative work.
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 10am–6pm. We offer a 4x10-hour or 5x8-hour schedule. This role follows a hybrid model that combines working directly in client homes, in-office collaboration, and remote work. The Behavioral Health Specialist is expected to be onsite (client homes or in-office) up to four (4) days per week and may work remotely at least one (1) day per week. Staff schedules flex and alternate such that there are late office and community appointments available for clients Monday–Thursday. Flexibility is essential, as schedules may be adjusted based on program, training, client, and 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. Employees who successfully pass a language assessment are eligible to receive bilingual differential pay. This differential is provided as a fixed amount of $6,000 per calendar year, paid on a bi‑weekly basis across 26 pay periods, and prorated based on hire date and full‑time equivalency (FTE). Eligibility and payment are subject to the language requirements of the position and the employee’s demonstrated proficiency in the language.
Essential Functions:
Community and Office-based
- Provide case management expertise to team and families, including identifying and working with multidisciplinary service providers and supports.
- Engage with the family and the clinician in the collaborative family assessment process (i.e.; use data from interviews, observations, interactions, and standardized measures to identify family strengths, needs, and demands).
- Promote family stabilization by teaching coping, executive functioning, and behavior management skills in addition to offering support for emotional processing and co-regulation.
- Manage client referrals via outreach and onboarding.
- Assist in the development and implementation of therapeutic groups.
- Complete all necessary paperwork in a timely and comprehensive manner to establish accurate clinical records.
All teams
- Promote protective factors and support with accessing basic needs.
- Implement behavioral modification plans with youth and caregivers.
- Enhance caregiver executive functioning skills (e.g.; planning, organizing, managing time, focusing attention, regulating emotions, reflecting on progress) as needed and in consultation with the clinician.
- Engage in weekly individual, team, and group supervision as required by program manager.
- Keep all appropriate documentation for clinical accountability and reimbursement.
- Participate in other clinical and administrative activities as appropriate.
- Maintain valid Colorado Driver’s License and auto insurance.
- Maintain a high level of ethical conduct regarding confidentiality, dual-relationships, and professional stature.

QualificationsRequirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in child development, psychology, nursing, human services, social work, or related field.
- Bilingual, English/Spanish required.
- Valid Colorado Driver's License with a driving record that meets organization's requirements.
- Preferred: Previous experience with at-risk youth and families; experience in a clinical setting (residential, day treatment, in-home services).
- Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of youth and families with diverse needs and interests.
- Demonstrated experience working with youth and caregivers.
- Ability to organize, prioritize, work independently, and to be self-directed.
- Ability to establish and maintain a positive rapport with youth, caregivers, team members, and external stakeholders.
- Knowledge of school policies and procedures in working with students with disabilities; maintain 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 a negative TB test must be provided on your first day of employment. Medical or religious exemption 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, and 2 floating holidays (hours calculated 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. In these cases, employees will receive their regular pay for hours worked plus holiday pay.
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary term life insurance
- Short-term disability*
*Eligible for benefit if working 30 hours per week or more
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 collaboration and 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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