Communication Skills, Computer Software, Customer Support/Service, High School Diploma, Interpersonal Skills, Lift/Move 20 Pounds, Lift/Move 30 Pounds, Loading/Unloading, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Set Goals, Writing Skills
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!
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