Peer Wellness Advocate

University of Pikeville; Pikeville (KY); On-site; USD 11,000 - 14,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Pikeville seeks an Entry-level Student Mental Health Ambassador to promote mental health awareness and supportive campus culture. You will model positive behavior, encourage help-seeking, and connect peers with trusted resources.

The role emphasizes confidentiality, strong communication, and collaboration with staff to implement wellness initiatives and train ambassadors across campus.

Qualifications

• Promote mental health, suicide prevention, and bullying awareness.
• Model kindness, inclusion, respect, and healthy coping.
• Demonstrate active listening and refer peers to trusted adults.

Responsibilities

• Promote mental health, suicide prevention, and bullying awareness through campaigns, activities, and positive messaging.
• Model kindness, inclusion, respect, and healthy coping while supporting a positive school culture.
• Recognize concerns and use the LERN approach—Listen, Encourage, Refer, and Notice to connect peers with appropriate support.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Professionalism

Career & Self Development

Critical Thinking

Community Transformation

Leadership

Technology

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Canva

Social Media

Job description

University of Pikeville seeks an Entry-level Student Mental Health Ambassador to promote mental health awareness and supportive campus culture. You will model positive behavior, encourage help-seeking, and connect peers with trusted resources.

The role emphasizes confidentiality, strong communication, and collaboration with staff to implement wellness initiatives and train ambassadors across campus.