- Pay
- $61–89k
- Where
- Main Campus - Pavilion B - 780 Delaware Street, Denver, CO 80204
- Level
- Mid
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.
Essential Functions :
Pre-Clinical Peer Support Service Provision: 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. (50%)
Administration: 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. (25%)
Training and Education: Assists with development of preparedness and response plans for the Denver Health RESTORE program and its services. Assists with development of training curriculum. Facilitates and delivers trauma-informed training and education. (25%)
Education :
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.
Work Experience :
1-3 years Experience in assessing psychological needs and providing psychological first aid as well as group support and relevant documentation. Required and
1-3 years Experience working in the mental health and well-being field. Required
Licenses :
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
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…