Student Worker Peer Wellness Ambassador

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Job description

Posting Details Adding 'see resume' in the application fields will be considered an incomplete application. Your application will be removed from the recruitment pool. Posting Summary Position Title Student Worker Peer Wellness Ambassador Position Number 4983 Branch Academic Affairs Division Academic Success Department Academic Support Job Description Student Wellness is recruiting students to serve as our Peer Wellness Ambassadors at the Elkhorn, South, and Fort Omaha campuses. A Peer Wellness Ambassador (PWA) promotes overall student wellbeing by working with their peers to increase awareness of wellness resources on/off campus, provide support, and encourage responsible decision-making. Ambassadors will support other students in realizing their own wellness goals through a strengths-focused, and positive approach. Some of the typical coaching topics include stress reduction, goal setting, time management, self-care, and emotional wellbeing. It is important to note this is not considered therapy, but rather a navigator on their wellness journey. PWA's will also work closely with the Student Wellness Coordinator to plan and implement different programming efforts for the student body. These efforts can include table or engagement events, training workshops, and different marketing strategies. ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS: Assist in planning and implementing different wellness programming efforts on your campus Partner and participate in activities promoting student wellness or peer wellness coaching Maintain a safe, respectful, and nonjudgmental environment for students to discuss their wellness goals or concerns Encourage connection to MCC and community partner resources Participate in training and professional development opportunities Provide individual wellness coaching sessions for students Engage in coaching conversations with students focused on developing wellness goals and skills to work towards those goals The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully. Metropolitan Community College recognizes that an individual with a disability may require an accommodation to enable the candidate to successfully perform a job function. Consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations. Required Qualification Must be currently enrolled as a student at MCC. Must be a U.S. citizen. Experience or skills in customer service, outreach, coaching, mentoring, volunteer work, or involvement in student clubs or organizations Strong interest in promoting student health and wellness Organized, dependable, and reliable Willingness to discuss sensitive topics Ability to work independently and as part of a team with students, student employees, and professional staff Preferred Qualifications Physical Demands Salary/Hourly Rate $14.00 Posting Detail Information Posting Number PTT Number of Vacancies Job Open Date 02/20/2023 Job Close Date Special Instructions to Applicants PWA's should expect between 10-15 hours of work each week (20 maximum) Ability to work a flexible schedule to accommodate time in trainings, weekly supervisor meetings, outreach events, and coaching sessions Available to work some evenings for outreach or coaching events, as needed Completion of the NASPA Certified Peer Educator Training Attendance at mandatory training sessions (10+ hours onboarding sessions, and quarterly continuing education sessions) Hiring process includes passing a background check Advertising Summary Quicklink for Posting Supplemental Questions

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