DOC Peer Support Coordinator
Vermont Staffing
Peer Support Coordinator
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.
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.