Peer Response & Education Specialist
About The Position
We are recruiting for a mission-driven Peer Response & Education Specialist to join our team! We're with you for life’s journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn’t just something we believe in—it’s something we live every day, for life’s journey. Our Values Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency Department HR Administration This position works 4 10-hour shifts, which will include working one weekend day. This schedule is subject to change and can be flexible. Job Summary The Peer Response & Education Specialist, under general supervision, provides emotional support and psychological first aid in the form of peer response as well as trauma- and resilience-informed training and education within Denver Health RESTORE. In service of the mission of promoting increased and sustained mental well-being of the health professional workforce as well as individual, collective and organizational resilience, may provide peer support within several service lines including the 24/7 peer support line, group support opportunities, mobile service delivery and a drop-in center for Denver Health personnel. The Peer Response & Education Specialist facilitates trauma-and resilience-informed systems and workforce well-being education and training.
Requirements
- Master's Degree Master’s Degree in human services or counseling-related field Required or Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate Program Post-Graduate Diploma or Certificate Program or certification in human services, health and wellness, medical or counseling-related field Required and 2 years additional experience working in the health and wellness field
- LPC, LCSW, MSW or equivalent master’s level mental health professional; board certification- or licensure-eligible.
- 1-3 years Experience in assessing psychological needs and providing psychological first aid as well as group support and relevant documentation. Required
- 1-3 years Experience working in the mental health and well-being field. Required
- Experience in assessing psychological needs and providing psychological first aid as well as group support and relevant documentation.
- Knowledge of strategies for sustaining health care personnel well-being.
- Skill in logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Skill in crisis response as it pertains to traumatic events, disaster, health-related pandemics and longstanding socioeconomic disparities.
- Ability to utilize internal and external resources to assist with linkages to collaborative services.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality related to service provision and case details.
- Ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team.
- Ability to respond to feedback and incorporate into practice.
- Ability to implement new programs and practices effectively across the entire organization.
- Excellent organization skills and ability to multitask and juggle multiple priorities.
- Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
- Ability to work collaboratively with others.
- Ability to facilitate trauma-informed care-related training
- Actively looking for ways to help people.
Responsibilities
- Facilitates groups integrating principles of psychological safety, respect, inclusion and belonging into all peer support services with a trauma informed lens.
- Staffs the RESTORE Support Center, a drop-in center for Denver Health personnel.
- Provides Psychological First Aid (PFA) across Denver Health RESTORE Peer Support service lines as needed.
- Identifies needs of distressed staff within peer support encounters and activations, referring to internal and external resources as appropriate.
- Assists with development of preparedness and response plans for the Denver Health RESTORE program and its services.
- Supports RESTORE Support Center operations, including programming, infection control, supply stocking in service of workforce well-being and care.
- Collaborates with internal and external resources to support referral processes.
- Assists with development of training curriculum.
- Facilitates and delivers trauma-informed training and education.
Benefits
- Generous paid time off
- Fully paid parental leave
- Exceptional retirement contributions
- Comprehensive health coverage
- Nationally recognized well-being programs
- Tuition assistance
- Career advancement pathways
- Professional development
- Meaningful financial advantages
- Loan forgiveness eligibility
- Employer contributions
- Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
- 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
- Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
- Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.
- Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
- Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
- Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
- Tuition reimbursement & assistance
- Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways
- Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
- National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
