Student Mentor - Wellness Center

CCC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Truman College seeks Student Mentors for the Wellness Center to connect students with mental health resources and community supports. Mentors guide peers to services, act as liaisons for wellness staff, and help develop educational content.

Mentors receive training, support campus events, and may create social media content. Applicants must be CCC students enrolled in at least 6 credits and eligible to work in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be 18 years or older and eligible to work in the United States.
• Must be actively attending City Colleges of Chicago institutions and enrolled in at least 6 semester hours.
• Must pursue an approved educational credential, degree, or certificate.
• Minimum 2.0 GPA; waivers apply for first-semester students.
• Good standing with no academic restrictions and not a CCC employee.

Responsibilities

• Completes mandatory orientation on wellness topics and resources.
• Engages with peers to raise awareness of college and community resources.
• Performs administrative tasks to support Wellness Center programming.
• Participates in ongoing training to understand mental health services and disparities.
• Develops materials, posts on social media, and coordinates Wellness Center events.
• Attends monthly meetings with Wellness Center staff and other offices.
• Advocates for mental health and works to reduce stigma on campus.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Study techniques

Cross-cultural awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Student Mentor – Wellness Center
Truman College

Harry STruman College is seeking Student Mentors to support the Wellness Center.The Wellness Centers are located across the City Colleges of Chicago to provide students mental health services and referrals in the community college setting. The student mentor helps direct students to mental health and basic needs resources and acts as a liaison between wellness staff and students.If you are a current City Colleges of Chicago student, we encourage you to apply for this exciting job opportunity.

Student Mentors will serve as student leaders who work to promote a cultural shift regarding mental health on their campus and throughout their community. Student Mentors will receive training, participate in designated events promoted by the Wellness Center and external community partners, support virtual and on-campus events and will have the opportunity to develop educational materials, present workshops to other students, and develop and publish social media content.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Completes mandatory Student Mentor orientation on wellness topics, community resources, and mental health awareness.
• Engage with peers on campus to improve awareness of college resources and off-campus community resources.
• Completes administrative and support tasks to support the Wellness Center programming.
• Engages in ongoing training and professional development to improve understanding of mental health services and support anddisparate impacts on marginalized populations.
• Supports outreach efforts by developing programming materials, disseminating flyers, creating social media posts, and helping to coordinate Wellness Center events.
• Attends monthly meetings with Wellness Center staff, and other offices and departments as needed
  
• Advocates for mental health on campus and works to reduce stigma related to mental health.

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 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”.

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.
• Demonstrated good study techniques and skills.
• Good oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of computer software programs.

The hourly rate for this position is $17.05/hr. The rate paid is in accordance with City Colleges approved salary scale.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of Chicago!