"Peer Support - Wellness Center (Part-Time)"

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.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Applicants must be 18 years or older, have work permit consent, and eligible to work in the United States
• Applicants must be actively attending one of the City Colleges of Chicago
• Applicants must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 semester hours pre-credit or credit classes
• Applicants must be pursuing an approved educational credential, degree, or certificate
• Applicants must have and maintain a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA (waived for first semester new students)
• Applicants must be in “good standing” – no City Colleges of Chicago academic restrictions
• Applicants must not be current Full or Part-time employees of the City Colleges of Chicago
• All positions are “employment at-will”

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. Must work within the scope of the training and make appropriate referrals to licensed professionals when necessary.
• 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.
• Adheres to the City Colleges of Chicago Customer Service Excellence Standards.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma required or actively pursuing a GED at the City Colleges of Chicago
• Knowledge of City Colleges of Chicago, student activities, college resources and student services; knowledge of specific major or program
• Good interpersonal skills with a positive attitude and ease in relating to people from a variety of educational, cultural and social backgrounds.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of computer software programs.
• Must be able to lift 20-30 lbs.

Salary: $17.00/hour

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of Chicago!