Peer Support Workforce Specialist - Department of Public Health and Environment

About Our Job

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The salary range for this position is $80,217.00 - $89,084.00. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
• 457B Retirement Plan
• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per year
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

The City and County of Denver supports a hybrid workplace model. Employees work where needed, at a job site 3 days per week and off-site as needed. Employees must work within the state of Colorado on their off-site days. The office for this position is located at the Wellington

E. Webb Municipal Building at 201 W. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO 80202.

Denver's Department of Public Health & Environment (DDPHE) is dedicated to advancing Denver's environmental and public health goals. DDPHE works collaboratively with city, state and community partners to conduct education, community engagement, and enforcement to promote healthy people, healthy pets, and a sustainable environment. DDPHE oversees services related to public health and the environment and is comprised of seven divisions:
Division of Shared Services and Business Operations;
Community & Behavioral Health;
Public Health Investigations;
Denver Animal Protection; the Office of Medical Examiner;
Emergency Management and Medical Operations; and Environmental Quality. For more information on DDPHE’s programs and services, visit the DDPHE website at:
Denver Department of Public Health & Environment.

We foster an inclusive culture by respecting the values, customs, and authenticity of everyone and by implementing equitable public health strategies so Denver communities can thrive.

The Shared Services and Business Operations (SSBO) division within DDPHE has an opening for a Peer Support Workforce Specialist
. This grant funded position will be part of the Workforce Development Team and an integral collaborator with DDPHE’s Community and Behavioral Health Division. This team works on local, state, and national funded initiatives to create innovative workforce opportunities and diversify the public health workforce. This position will support the City and County of Denver’s peer support workforce, namely staff members with the Office of Human Resources classification of Peer Support Specialist I, II, or III who are using their shared lived experience in their daily work.

This position will work across City and County of Denver agencies to build relationships with peer support staff and their managers and will be responsible for the operationalization of the Peer Support Technical Assistance and Supervision Hub and registered apprenticeship program, a Caring for Denver funded project.

Specific roles and responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Spearhead the implementation of a Peer Support Technical Assistance and Supervision Hub, including the creation and implementation of a registered Peer Support Registered Apprenticeship Program
• Support the hiring, onboarding, training, and ongoing supervision of two Peer Support Apprentices per year
• Facilitate a monthly Peer Support Workforce Advisory Group (PSWAG)
• Partner with PSWAG members and subject matter experts to deliver a Colorado Provider Association (COPA) approved 60-hour training curriculum for preparing peer support staff from the City and County of Denver and community partners to gain Peer Support Specialist certification.
• Deliver a Peer Support Supervisor training to current and future managers of peer support…