Mental Health Peer Educator job vacancy

Mental Health Peer Educator Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job Posting Details Posting Detail Information Posting Number Stu01187 Position Title Mental Health Peer Educator Department Counseling and Psych Services Position Type Student Job Family Job Summary Mental Health Peer Educators will act as an additional resource at CAPS to help CLC students seeking support for non-crisis personal concerns. Mental Health Peer Educators will serve in a non-clinical capacity, meaning they are not providing therapy services. Mental Health Peer Educators will be thoroughly trained in a variety of interpersonal skills (e.g., active listening and communication) so they can offer emotional support and referrals to resources within appropriate boundaries. Aside from peer-to-peer support, Mental Health Peer Educators will act as advocates on campus for mental health and CAPS , such as participating in and designing wellness events (e.g., self-care activities, tabling, presentations). Mental Health Peer Educators will also have opportunities to work in collaboration with Student Activities & Inclusion ( SAI ).Responsibilities include, but are not limited, the following:1) Assist CLC students with non-crisis emotional support, questions about mental health, and/or CLC resources during walk-in and scheduled appointments2) Serve as an advocate for mental health on campus3) Participate in and help develop CAPS wellness events, such as presentations, tabling, and self-care activities4) Assist with compiling and creating mental health and other support resources5) Collaborate with fellow Mental Health Peer Educators, CAPS team, and SAI team on projects and wellness initiatives6) Attend mandatory team meetings, trainings, and individual meetings with Peer Support Program coordinatorsRequired Qualification(s) 1) Must be a CLC student enrolled in a minimum of six (6) credits during the Fall 2024 semester2) Must have completed at least one semester at CLC and have a minimum 2.5 GPA 3) Have a genuine desire to help others and engage in conversations about mental health while maintaining appropriate boundaries and respecting confidentiality4) Demonstrate willingness to play a key role in student support5) Be able to work with a diverse population of students who have varied needs for assistance6) Be able to work independently and as a part of a team7) Demonstrate initiative, dependability and reliability8) Dedicated hard worker with proficiency in basic computer skills (specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, Forms and Teams)Desired Qualification(s) 1) Ability to speak SpanishPosting Date Special Instructions Summary

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a. “What interests you in the position?”b. “CAPS Peer Support Program values a mindset of continual learning and growth. Pleasedescribe an experience you had which would illustrate your commitment to growth andadaptation.”Pay Rate $15.00 Location Grayslake Total Hours per week 10-15 Work Schedule Position runs through the end of the 2025 academic year.Must be available for mandatory team meetings and trainings on Wednesdays (2:00-4:00pm) and Thursdays (1:00-3:00pm) in Fall 2024 semester. Flexible scheduling for remaining weekly work hours (Monday – Friday between 8:30a – 5:00p).Must be available to work during Winter 2025 Intersession (January 2-17, 2025), including mandatory training sessions.Flexible scheduling for Spring 2025 (Monday – Friday between 8:30a – 5:00p), with mandatory weekly team meetings (dates and times TBD ).EEO Statement The College of Lake County is an equal opportunity employer and has a strong commitment to diversity. In that spirit, it seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including minorities, women and people with disabilities.Posting Specific Questions - supplemental questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().

Are you currently enrolled in six (6) credits or more for the Fall Semester?

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