Fostering Success Peer Coach

Universities of Wisconsin•Stevens Point, WI

42d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Fostering Success Peer Coach role engages regularly with an assigned caseload of approximately 10-15 students who are eligible for the Fostering Success Program. Peer coaches are expected to send out regular communication to students, schedule meetings, plan/promote/market and execute events, and connect students to SET Department staff, campus, and Stevens Point community resources and support.

Requirements

Be enrolled at UWSP at least part-time (Minimum of 6 credits or more).
Be in good academic standing (Minimum of a 2.0 GPA or higher).
Knowledgeable about UWSP Campus (Academic resources, residential life, campus activities, etc.), especially those that may pertain to students with lived experience in the foster care system, OR willingness to learn.
Demonstrate a level of maturity and responsibility that shows ability to work with minimal supervision both independently and collaboratively with others in a team setting.
Ability to effectively support FSP students in both 1:1 and small group settings.
Fostering an open, friendly, and engaging environment that supports and respects the diverse needs of ALL students is a requirement.
Have working knowledge of trauma-informed care practices OR willingness to learn.
Ability to effectively address sensitive concerns of students professionally, compassionately and confidentially is also a requirement.
Flexibility to adapt quickly to last-minute schedule changes and/or pivots in planning.

Nice To Haves

Sophomore standing or higher.
Majoring in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Human Services or any other related majors.
Lived experience with the foster system, out of home placement, housing or food insecurity, emancipation, orphaned/adopted, guardianship or the State court system.
Identifies as a student of color, LGBTQ+ self-identifying students, low-income, and/or first-generation student.
Knowledge of SET Department Centers, Programs, its operations, resources, supports, etc.
Experience as a mentor, coach, or other related leadership position.
Experience with end-to-end planning, marketing and coordinating events.
Experience with Canva or other design software OR willing to learn.

Responsibilities

Meet regularly with LEAD/FSP Programs Coordinator.
Engage on a regular basis with assigned mentee caseload of 10-15 Fostering Success Program eligible students, meeting/communicating in person, virtually, through emails, and phone/texting.
Availability to work up to 10 hours per week through combined SSC office hours and “in the field” for student meetings/activities/events.
Be respectful of all students and their lived experiences at all times; this includes but is not limited to, engaging in active listening, answering FSP student questions, and connecting them to SET Department staff, campus, and community resources and supports as needed.
Independently plan, promote, market and execute regularly scheduled events, activities, and outings.
Order and/or prep necessary equipment, supplies, and catering/dining for events, activities, and outings.
Abide by all Student Success Center, SET Department, and UWSP policies and procedures.
Promote SET Department and UWSP mission and vision at all times.
Maintain organization and cleanliness of Student Success Center when holding office hours.
Complete administrative tasks such as answering calls and emails, ensuring students sign in on SSC kiosk during SSC office hours, and completing documentation in Navigate and other programs.
Demonstrate responsible leadership to ensure program goals are met.