Student Health and Counseling Student Assistant
About The Position
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is seeking student assistants to help spread mental health awareness throughout California State University, Fullerton. 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 assistants assist paraprofessional 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.
Requirements
- 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.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- 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
Responsibilities
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
