Peer Support – Wellness Center

CCC; Illinois; On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Olive-Harvey College in Chicago seeks a Peer Support worker for the Wellness Center and Panther Pantry. The role supports students academically, socially, and emotionally, serving as a liaison to campus services.

Responsibilities include guiding students, explaining CCC resources, assisting with goal setting, leading wellness outreach, stocking pantry, and maintaining order. Minimum qualifications emphasize a diploma, good communication, and the ability to lift 20–30 lbs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required or actively pursuing a GED at City Colleges of Chicago.
• Knowledge of CCC resources and student services; ability to relate to diverse student backgrounds.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Able to lift 20–30 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Provide support, guidance and serve as a role model for students transitioning to college life.
• Explain CCC systems to students; refer to appropriate college resources.
• Provide academic, emotional, and social support to students in stress or personal challenges.
• Assist with goal setting and track progress; advocate for assigned students as needed.
• Attend training; refer to licensed professionals when necessary.
• Lead or participate in outreach events on mental health and wellness topics.
• Unload pantry orders, stock pantry daily, maintain cleanliness and organization.
• Greet patrons and complete necessary documentation; record interactions and submit reports.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written and oral communication

Computer software familiarity

Flexibility and adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

PEER SUPPORT – PART-TIME

OLIVE-HARVEY COLLEGE — WELLNESS CENTER

Olive-Harvey College is seeking a Peer Support worker to work in our Wellness Center and provide support in our Panther Pantry. Peer supports welcome and support incoming students by:

Introducing students to Wellness Center services and resources. Wellness Center Peer Supports are a liaison between staff and students, and are here to support students academically, socially, and emotionally.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Applicants must be 18 years or older, have work permit consent, and eligible to work in the United States
• Applicants must be actively attending one of the City Colleges of Chicago
• Applicants must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 semester hours pre-credit or credit classes
• Applicants must be pursuing an approved educational credential, degree, or certificate
• Applicants must have and maintain a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA (waived for first semester new students)
• Applicants must be in “good standing” — no City Colleges of Chicago academic restrictions
• Applicants must not be current Full or Part-time employees of the City Colleges of Chicago
• All positions are “employment at-will”

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Under the direction of the assigned supervisor, the Peer Support provides support, guidance and serves as a role model for other students as they transition to college life.
• As an extension of the Wellness Center, the Peer Support explains CCC systems to interested students; helps students become aware of college resources; and refers students to appropriate college resources.
• Provides academic, emotional, and social support to students experiencing stress or other personal challenges.
• Assists with setting goals and works toward accomplishing each.
• Advocates for assigned students, as necessary.
• Attends Peer Support training sessions as required. Must work within the scope of the training and make appropriate referrals to licensed professionals when necessary.
• Lead and/or participate in outreach events on mental health awareness, sexual health, and other wellness related topics.
• Unloading new pantry orders and stocking pantry daily.
• Maintaining cleanliness and organization of the pantry.
• Greeting and completing necessary documentation for pantry patrons each visit.
• Records interactions and submits reports to assigned supervisor as required.
• Adheres to the City Colleges of Chicago Customer Service Excellence Standards.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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; knowledge of specific major or program
• Good interpersonal skills with a positive attitude and ease in relating to people from a variety of educational, cultural and social backgrounds.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of computer software programs.
• Must be able to lift 20-30 lbs.

Salary: $17.00/hour

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of Chicago!