Peer Support - Wellness Center (Part-Time)

Peer Support - Wellness Center (Part-Time)

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!

About the role

Peer supports welcome and support incoming students by:

• Introducing students to Wellness Center services and resources.
• Being a liaison between staff and students, and supporting students academically, socially, and emotionally.

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.
• Maintains 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.

Qualifications

• 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”.

Benefits

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Pay

$17.00/hour