Peer Support - Wellness Center

PEER SUPPORT - PART-TIME

OLIVE-HARVEY COLLEGE – WELLNESS CENTER

Olive-Harvey College is seeking a Peer Support worker to work in our Wellness Center and provide support in our Panther Pantry. If you are a current City Colleges of Chicago student, we encourage you to apply for this exciting job opportunity!

Peer supports welcome and support incoming students by introducing students to Wellness Center services and resources. Wellness Center Peer Supports are a liaison between staff and students, and are here to support students academically, socially, and emotionally.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the assigned supervisor, the Peer Support provides support, guidance and serves as a role model for other students as they transition to college life.
• As an extension of the Wellness Center, the Peer Support explains CCC systems to interested students; helps students become aware of college resources; and refers students to appropriate college resources.
• Provides academic, emotional, and social support to students experiencing stress or other personal challenges.
• Assists with setting goals and works toward accomplishing each.
• Advocates for assigned students, as necessary.
• Attends Peer Support training sessions as required.
• Lead and/or participate in outreach events on mental health awareness, sexual health, and other wellness related topics.
• Unloading new pantry orders and stocking pantry daily.
• Maintaining cleanliness and organization of the pantry.
• Greeting and completing necessary documentation for pantry patrons each visit.
• Records interactions and submits reports to assigned supervisor as required.