Student Mentor - Wellness Center

CCC Social Sourcing • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

Harry S Truman College is seeking Student Mentors to support the Wellness Center. Wellness Centers across the City Colleges of Chicago provide mental health services and community referrals in the community college setting. Student Mentors help direct students to mental health and basic-needs resources and act as liaisons between Wellness Center staff and students. This role is intended for current City Colleges of Chicago students and involves serving as a student leader who promotes a cultural shift around mental health on campus and in the community.

Student Mentors receive training, participate in events promoted by the Wellness Center and external community partners, and support virtual and on-campus events. They may develop educational materials, present workshops to students, and create and publish social media content. The position is employment at-will. The hourly rate is $17.05, in accordance with the City Colleges approved salary scale.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old, have work permit consent, and be eligible to work in the United States.
• Must be actively attending one of the City Colleges of Chicago.
• Must be enrolled in at least 6 semester hours of credit classes.
• Must be pursuing an approved educational credential, degree, or certificate.
• Must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0; this requirement is waived for first-semester new students.
• Must be in good standing with no City Colleges of Chicago academic restrictions.
• Must not be a current full- or part-time employee of the City Colleges of Chicago.
• 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, and knowledge of the relevant major or program.
• Good interpersonal skills, a positive attitude, and ability to relate to people from varied educational, cultural, and social backgrounds.
• Demonstrated good study techniques and skills.
• Good oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of computer software programs.

Responsibilities

• Complete mandatory Student Mentor orientation on wellness topics, community resources, and mental health awareness.
• Engage with campus peers to increase awareness of college resources and off-campus community resources.
• Complete administrative and support tasks for Wellness Center programming.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development to improve understanding of mental health services and support, including disparate impacts on marginalized populations.
• Support outreach by developing programming materials, distributing flyers, creating social media posts, and helping coordinate Wellness Center events.
• Attend monthly meetings with Wellness Center staff and meetings with other offices and departments as needed.
• Advocate for mental health on campus and help reduce mental health stigma.
• Support virtual and on-campus events, participate in designated Wellness Center and community partner events, and have opportunities to develop educational materials, present workshops, and publish social media content.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED