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Job ID83856

LocationAurora, Colorado

Full/Part TimeFull-Time

Regular/TemporaryRegular

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Why Work at Children's....

Here, it's different. Come join us. Children's Hospital Colorado has defined and delivered pediatric healthcare excellence for more than 100 years. Here, the nation's brightest nurses, physicians, scientists, researchers, therapists, and care providers are creating the future of child health. With an optimist's outlook, a trailblazing spirit, and a celebrated history, we're making new strides every day. We've been Magnet-designated four times by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and are consistently recognized among the best of the best pediatric hospitals with #1 rankings in Colorado and the region by U.S. News & World Report. As a national leader in pediatric care, we serve children and families from all over the nation. Our System of Care includes four pediatric hospitals, 11 specialty care centers, 1,300+ outreach clinics and more than 10,000 healthcare professionals representing the full spectrum of pediatric care specialties. Here, we know it takes all of us, every role, to deliver the best possible care to each child and family we treat. That's why we build our teams toward a foundation of equity in access, advancement, and opportunity. We know teams of individuals with different identities and backgrounds can nurture creativity and innovation. We know we can see, treat, and heal children better when our team reflects the diversity of our patient population. We strive to attract and retain diverse talent because we know a truly inclusive and equitable workforce will help us one day realize our most basic calling: to heal every child who comes through o A career at Children's Colorado will challenge you, inspire you, and motivate you to make a difference in the life of a child. Here, it's different.

Job Overview

The Family & Peer Support Partner assists patients and families by providing intermediary services between the health care system, social services, and the community. Facilitates access to services in support of families and assist in the obtaining of care and resources needed to maintain their health. Contributes to patients' treatment through support and encouragement, with shared lived experiences, as an ally, in patients and family efforts to become healthier. Children experiencing mental health issues and their families feel a lot of uncertainty and our experts are here to provide compassionate care and support. The Pediatric Mental Health Institute at Children's Hospital Colorado provides the highest quality mental health services to children, adolescents and their families. We deliver evidence-based, family-focused and youth-centered services that make a difference. That means that everything we do is backed by the most recent research and focused on the needs of your child and your whole family. The Care Transitions Team at Children's Hospital Colorado supports the coordination and wrap around care for children with behavioral health needs as they go between hospital and community services. The goal of this team is to facilitate the movement along the care continuum and eliminate barriers for families in accessing needed mental health services. This interdisciplinary team includes behavioral health placement specialists, behavioral health care coordinators, education specialists, family navigators, and family and peer support partners who join together to support children and families and help them to successfully navigate the mental health system of care.

Additional Information

Department Name: PMHI Hours per week: 40, eligible for benefits Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm. Work hours may vary depending on the needs of the role, which may also require the occasional weekend.

Qualifications

EDUCATION - High School Diploma or equivalent EXPERIENCE - Three (3) years' ex erience assisting patients and families or other related healthcare/community experience. Must be willing and able to self-identify as having experienced adolescent mental health issues and navigating child-serving systems or be a family member of a child experiencing such conditions. CERTIFICATION(S) - Peer Support Specialist Certification at time of hire or obtain within six (6) months of hire. The ideal candidate will have the ability to set clear boundaries, is proficient at reading and writing, has active listening skills, is open and receptive to learning and receiving feedback, and has an understanding of confidentiality and patient privacy. In addition, experience working on a multidisciplinary team is preferred but not... For full info follow applicati

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It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin,