Peer Support Worker

Job Description

About the company:

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer: City Colleges of Chicago.

Job Description:

OLIVE-HARVEY COLLEGE – WELLNESS CENTER is seeking a Part-Time Peer Support Worker to work in our Wellness Center and provide support in our Panther Pantry.

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:

• Introduces students to Wellness Center services and resources.
• Explains CCC systems to interested students.
• Helps students become aware of college resources.
• 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.
• Leads and/or participate in outreach events on mental health awareness, sexual health, and other wellness-related topics.
• Unloads new pantry orders and stocks pantry daily.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of the pantry.
• Greets and completes 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.

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”.

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