Student Health and Counseling Student Assistant

Job Title

CAPS Peer Educator Student Assistant 

Salary

Classification Range $16.90 - $24.00 per hour
Anticipated hiring range depending on qualifications, not to exceed $17.00.

Department

Student Affairs/Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)

Work Schedule

10-20 hours per week

Monday-Friday between the hours of 8am-5pm, with exact days and hours to be determined based on CAPS student assistant availability and departmental needs. Occasionally, weekend and/or evening hours may be required.

Job Summary

Position Description

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is seeking student assistants to help spread mental health awareness throughout California State University, Fullerton. Help destigmatize and demystify mental health by joining our team!

As part of Student Affairs, CAPS student assistants will assist staff with promoting healthy mental health behaviors among fellow CSUF students. Within a team-oriented environment, CAPS student assistant assist paraprofessionals staff trained to present workshops, presentations, and outreach events on a variety of mental health topics affecting our diverse student population. CAPS student assistants assist with overseeing the Wellness Room area and activities of CAPS – Wellness Room in Titan Hall.

Working alongside a team of other CAPS student assistants and licensed staff affords CAPS student assistants an exciting opportunity to learn and  develop paraprofessional skills in a collegial, collaborative and supportive learning environment. These skills include:

• Mental health awareness & advocacy
• Assist in the preparation of assessment and evaluation
• Assist in the preparation of program planning
• Digital marketing, including video content creation
• Communication
• Cultural competency
• Public health
• Leadership

To learn more about CAPS services, visit our website at www.fullerton.edu/caps or connect with our Instagram accounts: @csufcaps and @you.at.fullerton.edu.

Job Duties

• Assist staff with presentations interactive and engaging presentations, workshops, and programs regarding a variety of mental health topics including but not limited to: CSUF CAPS, Mental Health, Substance Use, Self-Care, Stress Management, etc. Content is created by professional staff
• Assist supervisors with marketing (social media content) and promotion (on-campus events and outreach) to include assisting with creation of educational and promotional materials, flyers, handouts, videos, and social media materials
• Assist supervisors with data using industry-standard software
• Conduct customer service in a courteous manner while maintaining a professional and groomed appearance
• Assist staff with managing resource reservations per established procedures while maintaining a clean and safe work environment
• Assist staff with managing the front desk to ensure guests / Visitors are checked in and directed to appropriate areas, which includes answering phones and forwarding to appropriate staff
• Be enthusiastic in the implementation of innovative ideas that develop CAPS service by promoting a positive image of the reporting of CAPS and its programs by keeping current on all CAPS services
• Must adhere and assist in the enforcement of the policies and procedures of the University, Student Affairs, CAPS, and the Wellness Room
• Must attend and participate in mandatory trainings
• Assist with additional duties as needed

Minimum Qualifications

Ability to learn and perform assigned work; follow oral instructions; work cooperatively with faculty, staff, and other students; communicate effectively with all levels; and read and write English at a level appropriate to the position.

Required Qualifications

• Current student at CSUF and is enrolled/registered (fees paid) in a current regular semester as a new or continuing student.
• Student who has completed the prior semester (has not graduated), or who is registered for the subsequent semester.
• In good academic standing (not on academic probation, continued probation, academic dismissal).
• Student who is authorized to work in the United States and can provide employment eligibility documents.

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