Cook Children's Health Care System - Fort Worth, TX
posted 27 days ago
Full-time - Mid Level
Fort Worth, TX
Hospitals
About the position
The Peer Support Manager leads the development and implementation of a comprehensive peer support program aimed at fostering peer engagement and enhancing participant well-being. This role involves guiding the program from inception to sustainability, collaborating with stakeholders to identify needs, designing training programs for peer mentors, and ensuring that peer mentors are equipped to provide valuable assistance to program participants. The position emphasizes the importance of individual well-being in providing exceptional clinical excellence for patients and families.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and implementation of a peer support program.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to identify needs for the program.
- Design training programs for peer mentors.
- Ensure peer mentors are equipped to provide valuable assistance to participants.
- Make modifications to the program as needed to ensure sustainability.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in healthcare, education, human services or a related field from an accredited college or university required.
- 3 years' experience managing large-scale programs or projects in a healthcare setting required.
- Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification in Peer Support, Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) or relevant well-being program certification preferred.
Nice-to-haves
- Master's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
- Peer support program experience preferred.
- Prior experience leading or supervising staff preferred.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
- Retirement savings plan options.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Professional development opportunities.
