Wellness Support Specialist (Warrington Campus)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 40,500 - 49,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Participation in wellness program

Tuition waivers

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. seeks a Wellness Support Specialist to provide mental health care and case management to students at Pensacola State College. Responsibilities include individual and group counseling, community outreach, and managing wellness programs.

A master's degree and experience in the field are required. The role offers a salary of $45,000 annually, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Master's degree and 150 hours of direct client contact.
• Experience providing mental health training is preferred.
• Ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Provides mental health counseling to students.
• Engages in assessment and crisis intervention.
• Develops relationships with community mental health providers.

Skills

Mental health counseling

Crisis intervention

Community outreach

Data tracking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or marriage and family therapy

Job description

Join the PSC family and connect with accomplished and diverse colleagues who inspire and innovate students and transform lives and futures. Along with helping our students reach their goals, Pensacola State makes career fulfillment a reality.

Job Description

The Wellness Support Specialist provides direct mental health care and case management to students. Coordinates training and educational outreach related to peer support, wellness, and basic needs. Reports to the Dean of Students.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides trauma-informed individual and group mental health counseling to students.
• Engages in assessment and crisis intervention of students.
• Develops relationships with community mental health providers and refers students for off-campus treatment as necessary.
• Serves as a facilitator for Suicide Prevention Training for Gatekeepers, Talk Saves Lives, and Mental Health First Aid.
• Presents mental health training to community members one evenings and weekends as needed.
• Provides linkage and referrals of students to on campus resources and community partners to support basic needs insecurities.
• Manages Peer Support Programs.
• Manages day-to-day operations of campus career clothing closets and/or campus food pantries.
• Follows up with students to ensure they have utilized resources and are persisting in their academic classes at the College.
• Handles highly sensitive information and keeps up-to-date case management records in Maxient and Titanium databases.
• Develops support plans to address the needs of students of concern.
• Participates in outreach programs, activities, and events related to health, wellness, and prevention initiatives for students, faculty, and staff.
• Tracks and reports data related to mental health counseling services.
• Serves on the College Behavioral Intervention Team (PiratesCARE Team).
• Responsible for knowing and conforming to all safety practices and regulations that apply to this specific area and position. Unsafe conditions should be reported to the immediate supervisor and to the Pensacola State College Police Department/Public Safety.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions

• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to research, interpret, and apply rules and actions to federal and state regulations.
• Broad administrative and human relations skills with diversified experiences dealing with student problems and groups.
• Good interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to be a contributing member of a team.
• Excellent listening skills, conflict resolution, and ability to diffuse confrontations.
• Ability to create and make presentations to individuals and/or groups.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and interpret guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Evening and weekend hours as necessary.
• In-district and overnight travel.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds of food pantry supplies.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an institution that holds accreditation recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and approved by the College with a master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or marriage and family therapy, and documented evidence of at least 150 hours of direct client contact. Successful results of a criminal background check are required.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with post‑secondary students; Experience providing mental health training for community members. NOTE: The awarding of the master’s degree is a non‑negotiable condition of employment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position must be able to lift at least 25 pounds to perform job duties of the campus food pantries. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Annual Salary

$45,000.00

Benefits

Pensacola State College offers a comprehensive benefits package for health, dental, vision, hospitalization, and supplemental insurance benefits through the State of Florida’s Group Insurance Program. All employees in established, eligible positions are members of the Florida Retirement System from their first day of employment. Other benefits offered include participation in the wellness program, tuition waivers, educational opportunities, and paid sick leave. Additional leave types are position specific.

Pensacola State College does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information in its educational programs, activities, or employment. For inquiries regarding Title IX and the College’s nondiscrimination policies, contact the Executive Director of Equal Opportunity Compliance at [phone], Pensacola State College, 1000 College Blvd., Pensacola, Florida 32504.