Student Work Study Wllness Resource Center

St. Olaf Student • Northfield, MN

38d • Onsite

About The Position

A WS-Wellness Center Peer Educator SAMHSA Grant is a student employee of the Wellness Center who promotes awareness and education on balanced choices to St. Olaf College students. Additionally, each Peer Educator holds office hours with the goal of creating a trusting and welcoming space for students to have safe and private conversations. In general, WS-Wellness Center Peer Educators SAMHSA Grant work approximately five to six hours a week for the Wellness Center. These five to six hours typically include the following: • Office Hours – Work in the Wellness Center office for two one-hour office shifts a week and pick up shifts as needed. • Peer One-on-One Meetings – At the request of students, provide peer one-on-one support on topics related to the nine areas of wellness. • Wellness Events/Presentations – Facilitate one to two educational programs a month for the campus community TBD.

Requirements

• Willingness to continually develop knowledge related to all areas of wellness.
• Desire to work on a team and independently at times.
• Present with genuine sensitivity and concern for others as individuals, as well as a personal and professional commitment that goes beyond outlined responsibilities.
• Working knowledge of equity and inclusion pedagogy and demonstration of an established commitment to anti-racism at St. Olaf College.
• Strong communication skills.
• Good academic and disciplinary standing with the college.

Nice To Haves

• Preference will be given to applicants who will be on campus for both the fall and spring semesters (this does not include Interim).

Responsibilities

• Community Education – Create change in the community by teaching peers about balanced lifestyle strategies, harm-reduction techniques, and decision-making skills.
• Peer Coaching – Provide one-on-one support to help students who have questions or need guidance while at St. Olaf, typically during office hours. These topics can include (but are not limited to) homesickness, roommates, concerns about friends, coming out, consent, and general health and well-being questions.
• Role Modeling – Serve as mentors and teachers in the community. As such, Peer Educators are expected to abide by all College policies and make balanced and informed decisions.
• Administrative – Submit weekly reports, monthly session reports, and peer support reports as part of the role. In addition, assist the Wellness Center with duties related to effective office management, such as distributing toilet talks, hanging posters, etc.
• Other Responsibilities – Throughout the year, other projects or duties for the Wellness Center may be assigned. Examples of previous projects include creating social media content, transferring a presentation into a toilet talk, tabling at specific events on campus, and helping to facilitate the PAW Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed