Staff Engagement & Resiliency Advocate
Salem, OR, US
Administrative / Clerical Support
Per Diem
Job ID: #14557
Location: Salem Hospital Main Campus, 890 Oak Street SE, Salem, Oregon 97301
Department: Staff Engagement and Resilience
Position Type: Unscheduled, Non-Exempt
Schedule: Variable start times, variable scheduled days
Your role with us
In this role, you’ll be a trusted presence for staff and physicians, offering emotional support, guidance, and encouragement during challenging times. You’ll help foster a culture of compassion, inclusiveness, and resilience—ensuring that those who care for others are also cared for themselves.
This position is ideal for someone who thrives on building relationships, understands the emotional demands of healthcare work, and is committed to promoting wellness and psychological safety. You’ll work closely with leadership, participate in team debriefs, and lead initiatives that strengthen the emotional health of your colleagues. If you’re empathetic, adaptable, and ready to be a vital part of a healing environment, this role is for you.
What you'll do
- Establish rapport with staff and physicians through trust-building and personal interactions.
- Provide emotional support and guidance to individuals and teams, including proactive outreach to those identified as at risk.
- Offer encouragement and input to leadership on recurring concerns to help guide decisions and communication.
- Connect with staff through shift huddles, meetings, rounding, and presentations to educate and promote available services.
- Lead and support crisis debriefs for departments and teams when requested.
- Refer individuals to appropriate resources such as EAP and counseling services.
- Ensure all interactions reflect a culture of respect, inclusiveness, and confidentiality.
- Identify and respond to signs of burnout, compassion fatigue, and emotional exhaustion.
- Develop and lead workshops, education, and training focused on wellness and resiliency.
- Participate in Lean projects and interdisciplinary teams, contributing empathy, insight, and problem-solving skills.
Required qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, chaplaincy, or similar field or at least four years of relevant work experience.
- At least two years of experience in at least one of the following: social work, supporting individuals with traumatic events, palliative care, chaplain, other related experience.
Additional Information
- Training in critical incident stress management.
- Resiliency training.
- Experience in crisis support role with healthcare front line staff and or law enforcement/military.
- Certification by a recognized certifying body of chaplains.
- State of Oregon registered baccalaureate social worker (RBSW).
- Critical incident stress management certification.
- Certified crisis intervention specialist certification.
Total rewards package
Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations, and professional growth. Click here for details.
Why Salem Health?
Salem Health is a Top Workplace in Oregon, known for fostering a supportive culture where your contributions truly matter. As an award-winning, independent health care system, we serve our region through Salem Hospital, multiple community clinics and West Valley Hospital, ensuring broad access to high-quality care.
We believe in empowering our teams. Through Lean principles, staff help drive innovation and solve real problems. We also invest in your growth with professional development, tuition assistance, and clear career pathways. At Salem Health, you’ll find more than a job, you’ll find purpose, connection, and room to thrive.
Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.
Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact my.recruiter@salemhealth.org.
Location: Salem Hospital Main Campus, 890 Oak Street SE, Salem, Oregon 97301
Department: Staff Engagement and Resilience
Position Type: Unscheduled, Non-Exempt
Schedule: Variable start times, variable scheduled days
Your role with us
In this role, you’ll be a trusted presence for staff and physicians, offering emotional support, guidance, and encouragement during challenging times. You’ll help foster a culture of compassion, inclusiveness, and resilience—ensuring that those who care for others are also cared for themselves.
This position is ideal for someone who thrives on building relationships, understands the emotional demands of healthcare work, and is committed to promoting wellness and psychological safety. You’ll work closely with leadership, participate in team debriefs, and lead initiatives that strengthen the emotional health of your colleagues. If you’re empathetic, adaptable, and ready to be a vital part of a healing environment, this role is for you.
What you'll do
- Establish rapport with staff and physicians through trust-building and personal interactions.
- Provide emotional support and guidance to individuals and teams, including proactive outreach to those identified as at risk.
- Offer encouragement and input to leadership on recurring concerns to help guide decisions and communication.
- Connect with staff through shift huddles, meetings, rounding, and presentations to educate and promote available services.
- Lead and support crisis debriefs for departments and teams when requested.
- Refer individuals to appropriate resources such as EAP and counseling services.
- Ensure all interactions reflect a culture of respect, inclusiveness, and confidentiality.
- Identify and respond to signs of burnout, compassion fatigue, and emotional exhaustion.
- Develop and lead workshops, education, and training focused on wellness and resiliency.
- Participate in Lean projects and interdisciplinary teams, contributing empathy, insight, and problem-solving skills.
Required qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, chaplaincy, or similar field or at least four years of relevant work experience.
- At least two years of experience in at least one of the following: social work, supporting individuals with traumatic events, palliative care, chaplain, other related experience.
Additional Information
- Training in critical incident stress management.
- Resiliency training.
- Experience in crisis support role with healthcare front line staff and or law enforcement/military.
- Certification by a recognized certifying body of chaplains.
- State of Oregon registered baccalaureate social worker (RBSW).
- Critical incident stress management certification.
- Certified crisis intervention specialist certification.
Total rewards package
Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations, and professional growth. Click here for details.
Why Salem Health?
Salem Health is a Top Workplace in Oregon, known for fostering a supportive culture where your contributions truly matter. As an award-winning, independent health care system, we serve our region through Salem Hospital, multiple community clinics and West Valley Hospital, ensuring broad access to high-quality care.
We believe in empowering our teams. Through Lean principles, staff help drive innovation and solve real problems. We also invest in your growth with professional development, tuition assistance, and clear career pathways. At Salem Health, you’ll find more than a job, you’ll find purpose, connection, and room to thrive.
Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.
Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact my.recruiter@salemhealth.org.
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