Health Promotion Specialist, Mental Health

CSU Careers • San José, CA

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About The Position

San José State University’s Student Wellness Center (SWC) is dedicated to advancing the holistic health and well-being of its diverse student population. Reporting to the Director of Wellness and Health Promotion, The Health Promotion Specialist, Mental Health plays a key role in designing, implementing, and evaluating campus-wide initiatives that promote mental health, resilience, and help-seeking behaviors.

Requirements

• Comprehensive knowledge of health education theory, research, program design, implementation, evaluation, and higher-education standards; familiarity with student development theories.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the socio-ecological model and how to incorporate universal, selective, and indicated prevention strategies
• Ability to apply preventive health principles in student counseling and educational settings, with an understanding of the relationship between health and academic success
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, social justice, and cultural competence, with strong collaboration skills in multidisciplinary and multicultural environments
• Ability to organize, promote, and facilitate health education programs, events, and public presentations using appropriate educational materials and communication strategies
• Ability to mentor student employees (peer educators) with an emphasis on strengths development, while providing regular feedback and connecting student work to academic, internship, fieldwork, and career goals.
• Effective communication across a variety of venues, including appropriate use of English grammar, professional correspondence, and the ability to draft business reports, presentations, customer service, and public relations
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, manage sensitive communications, and comply with state, federal, CSU, and SJSU policies and procedures
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and perform effectively in a detail-oriented environment
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in an approved program in health education or a related health field
• Equivalent to one (1) to two (2) years of progressively responsible health education experience or combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities

Nice To Haves

• A Master’s Degree in Public Health or related field
• Mental Health First Aid certification (or equivalent)
• At least two (2) years of experience designing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating effective programming
• At least two (2) years of experience as a student supervisor, lead, and/or mentor
• Experience planning and delivering health programming about mental health
• Demonstrated experience developing and delivering health promotion programming for diverse populations

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead mental health workshops and programs for students
• Create and manage health education content and online resources
• Train and support Peer Health Educators
• Partner with campus and community groups to promote student well-being
• Lead campus-wide mental health and prevention initiatives
• Track program outcomes and make improvements based on data
• Support events, meetings, and wellness center activities

Benefits

• San José State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary.
• For more information on programs available, please see the Employee Benefits Summary

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees