Title:  DOC Peer Support Coordinator

Overview

The Department of Corrections is seeking a compassionate and organized Peer Support Coordinator to lead efforts that promote the wellness, resilience, and overall well-being of DOC staff. This position plays a vital role in supporting employees who face the unique stress and challenges of correctional work by fostering a healthy, balanced, and supportive work culture.

The Peer Support Coordinator provides proactive outreach, crisis response, and confidential assistance to staff following critical or high-stress incidents. The position develops and delivers wellness and resilience programs, coordinates peer support activities, and partners with leadership to integrate wellness principles into daily operations across facilities and field offices.

Candidates should have experience in corrections, human services, behavioral health, or a related field. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, along with the ability to respond with empathy and professionalism in sensitive situations. Knowledge of wellness practices, crisis response, and peer support principles is preferred. This position requires the ability to work independently and travel statewide as needed.

Who May Apply

This position, DOC Peer Support Coordinator (Job Requisition #53813), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Tanya.Barber@vermont.gov.

Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

Environmental Factors

Duties are performed primarily in a standard office setting but frequent travel to other facility/field sites is required, for which private means of transportation must be available. In-state and out of state travel may be required. Evening and weekend work may be necessary. Work under pressure of deadlines and interactions with staff promoting opposing concepts are required.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate’s degree AND five (5) years or more of experience in corrections, human services, military service, or law enforcement.

OR

High School diploma or equivalent AND seven (7) years or more of experience in corrections, human services, military service, or law enforcement.

Special Requirements

Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to this position. In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion, or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.

DOC PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act) Requirements

In accordance with federal regulation, any person applying for employment in the Department of Corrections must provide relevant information.  Previous institutional employers will be contacted and required to provide information regarding substantiated incidences of sexual abuse or resignation during a pending investigation of an allegation of sexual abuse.  By submitting this online job application, you certify all information furnished is true and complete.  The information you provide in accordance with this regulation may be used, and previous employers may be contacted for the purpose of investigating and verifying your work history.

Conviction History Requirements: Candidates who have any felony conviction record or who, within the past five (5) years, have been placed under supervision or sanctioned for a misdemeanor conviction must receive a waiver from the Commissioner of Corrections in order to be considered for employment.  You may access the application and corresponding documents by clicking here.  Once you have completed the application, please send it directly to the hiring manager identified as the contact person in this job posting.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 12 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.