Wellness Coordinator - Alcohol and Other Drugs

DePaul University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

DePaul University seeks a Wellness Coordinator, AOD to lead prevention programming and health education across the campus, focusing on substance misuse, harm reduction, consent, and safe relationships. You will collaborate with campus partners and supervise interns while ensuring compliance with federal and state laws.

You will work with student leaders, staff, and the University Board on trainings, workshops, and advocacy to support survivors and promote holistic wellness on and off campus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Higher Education, Counseling, Public Health or related field is required.
• 1–2 years of professional experience in counseling, education, or public health is required.
• Illinois license in Counseling or Social Work and/or 40 hour survivor support advocate training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead substance misuse prevention programming and communication campaigns.
• Develop educational programming and learning opportunities promoting student health and well-being.
• Coordinate assessment efforts related to substance use and sexual violence on campus.
• Develop and maintain collaborations with community resources for prevention education.
• Provide supervision to graduate interns and student employees.

Skills

Counseling

Education

Public Health

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Higher Education, Counseling, Public Health or related field

Masters degree, preferred

Illinois license in Counseling or Social Work

40 hour survivor support advocate certification

Certified Substance Use Counselor accreditation

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Word

Excel

Job description

Highlights

The Wellness Coordinator, AOD provides a holistic, integrated, institutional approach to Health and Wellness education and service provision at DePaul University. The position ensures compliance with federal, state and local laws, including the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act, Title IX, and various university policies. The Wellness Coordinator works with professional staff in CCW to lead educational efforts in the areas of substance misuse prevention, harm reduction, sexual and relationship violence prevention, mental well-being, and holistic wellness related topics. The coordinator will develop programming, policies, messaging and intervention to the campus community. In addition, the Coordinator will work individually with students who have identified a need for assessment, support, referrals and confidential survivor support advocacy on and off campus. As a member of a team of prevention professionals, this position will utilize research, best practices, communication and marketing to make the campus community a safe place.

What You'll Do

1. Lead the University's substance misuse prevention programming and communication campaigns.
   • Develop and implement educational programming and learning opportunities to promote student personal health and well-being, including consent, healthy relationships, harm reduction, community and personal safety.
   • Increase university awareness and knowledge on topics such as, sexual assault and relationship violence, healthy behaviors related to substance use, healthy relationships, consent, risk assessment, bystander intervention, supporting survivors, assessing student substance use, on- and off-campus resources and university policies; coordinates workshops, presentations, trainings, guest speakers and other events on these topics.
   • Train peer health educators on harm reduction, addiction, recovery, substance use disorders, and other related content.
   • Provide oversight and consultation for peer health educators substance use/misuse prevention and sexual health programming.
   • Create and provide trainings to student leaders, faculty, staff, the University Board members and its advisors.
   • Advise clubs and organizations related to substance misuse education, harm reduction, support and prevention on campus.
   • Serve on university-wide health and wellness committees, task forces and other initiatives.
2. Coordinate assessment efforts related to substance use/misuse and sexual violence at DePaul, including target populations, such as adult students, residential students, commuter students, student athletes, fraternity and sorority members, students of color and LGBTQ students.
   • Conceptualize, implement and document assessment projects aimed at understanding alcohol and substance use/misuse on campus, as well as changes in use/misuse over time.
   • Assist in developing, updating, and assessing efficacy of Vinny Vow bystander intervention training.
3. Develop and maintain collaboration with community resources for support and education related to sexual and relationship violence and substance misuse prevention.
   • Serve as Survivor Support Advocate in conjunction with the Office of Gender Equity; Serve as lead provider of substance use assessment related to sanctions including BASICS and CHOICES workshops.
   • Provide evidence based, holistic, and empathic brief counseling to students facing difficulties related to health and wellness related issues taking place inside and outside of the classroom.
4. Ensure DePaul's compliance with the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act.
   • Coordinate the delivery of the annual notification letter to students and employees about DePaul's alcohol and other substance policies.
   • Write the Biennial Review every two years as mandated by law; collaborates with campus partners to ensure the integrity of this document.
5. Provide supervision as directed to graduate interns and undergraduate student employees that serve the office.

Provide direct supervision to graduate level interns and student employees as directed.

What You'll Need

• Bachelors degree in Higher Education, Counseling, Public Health or related field, required.
• Minimum 1-2 years of professional experience required in counseling, education, community health, public health or related field required (2 years of relevant graduate experience will equate to 1 year of professional experience).
• Illinois license in Counseling or Social Work and/or 40 hour sexual assault or domestic violence crisis intervention training preferred.
• State certification or experience working directly in substance misuse treatment strongly preferred.
• Masters degree, preferred.
• Certification as a 40 hour survivor support advocate within 6 months of hire, required.
• Certified Substance Use Counselor accreditation, strongly preferred.
• Basic use of Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel and associated software systems.
• Understanding and use of DePauls Vincentian personalism, professionalism and community service roles.
• Understanding of campus trends, student health initiatives, and prevention services.
• Some evening and weekend hours as needed.
• This position is required to work primarily in office.

Perks

• Working for a stable and well-known University.
• Top choice medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Retirement plan matching contribution of 8%.
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
• Generous paid time off, sick time, holidays, floating holidays, and more!
• Full-Time Benefits

The anticipated hiring range for this position is: $47,783 to $57,148.

The salary range provided in this posting reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Actual compensation offered or earned is dependent on experience, education and other factors including departmental budget.

Vincentian Mission

Guided by an ethic of Vincentian personalism and professionalism, DePaul compassionately upholds the dignity of all members of its diverse, multi-faith, and inclusive community. We seek to hire collaborative, open-minded, and dedicated professionals who are committed to advancing our university mission to making education accessible to all, with special attention to including underserved and underrepresented communities. Successful candidates thrive in an environment where ideas and perspectives representing a wide variety of cultures, backgrounds and experiences are welcome and supported.

Required Background Check

Employment at DePaul University is contingent on passing a background check. Only final candidates who are extended an offer of employment will undergo a background check.

DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.