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Wellness Specialist - Peer Support Coordinator

STARTING MONTHLY SALARY: $4,693

Listing Expiration Date: 

June 20, 2025

Applicants must upload a resume and cover letter outlining their qualifications for this position with their application.

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Job Description Summary

1.     Provide crisis intervention to department members and their families; lend support to begin the process of determining the most appropriate services to meet the member’s needs.

 

2.      Identify and develop relevant Peer Support training for team members.

 

3.     Educate and assist department members by providing Peer Support services and related training material as requested.

 

4.       Work closely with Wellness Section Specialists on delivery of resources.

 

5.             Conduct training for department members at in-service, roll calls, static displays, and the Academy.

 

6.             Facilitate resources for department members who have inquired about assistance, as well as those who have been referred.

 

7.     Maintain and update the Peer Support Duty Manual on the department Intranet and in the Employee Wellness Section.

 

8.    Prepare Peer Support and Wellness related materials for distribution.

 

9.               Provide referral assistance to members.

 

10.          Provide mentoring and professional development to department members.

 

11.           Participate with and engage consulting services to achieve short term and long-term Peer Support goals.

 

12.          Care for and deploy the Peer Support K9 (if applicable).

 

13.   Provide monthly reporting on Peer Support activity to the Employee Wellness Section Supervisor. 

 

14.         Network and establish relationships with organizations that can serve as a resource for our employees.

 

15.   Maintain a current and active list of members for the Peer Support Team.

 

16.       Recommend when a process to add or remove members from the Peer Support Team is needed, to the supervisor of the Employee Wellness Section.

 

17.   Maintain confidentiality when working with employees on personal and professional issues.  Must have the ability to work with highly sensitive information in a confidential and professional manner and maintain the information as such.

           

18.     Analyze trends to improve the Peer Support and Wellness                    programs.

 

19.    Must have the ability to accept, handle, and receive extensive contacts/requests from department members outside of normal duty hours, on weekends, and holidays.

 

20.   Maintain reliable and predictable attendance. Must have the ability to work flexible hours, and be available 24/7, overtime, weekends, and/or respond after-hours to assist with an emergency crisis (e.g. death or serious injury of employee, mass casualty event, etc.) when the need arises.

Requirements & Qualifications:

  • Must reside within 30 statute miles of Kansas City, Missouri city limits during employment
  • Must possess an associate’s degree or equivalent coursework
  • At least three years of experience as a law enforcement officer
  • Position requires knowledge of crisis intervention, problem-solving, decision-making, and strong verbal and written communication skills are required. Incumbent will work independently and must have the ability to communicate effectively, manage time and maintain effective working relationships with department members and outside resources.
  • Strong command of various word processing programs, software packages, internet-based communication platforms, databases and spreadsheet preparation is required.
  • Valid driver's license

Physical, Cognitive, and Psychological Requirements:

  • Must meet department-established physical, cognitive, and psychological health standards

  • Position requires the ability to lift/carry up to 25 pounds occasionally, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer, telephone and office equipment. Incumbent will be subject to standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching, twisting, squatting, repetitive motion, and driving.