The Counseling Center at Whittier College is seeking a Peer Health Educator Supervisor/Graduate Assistant.

Reporting to the Director of the Student Counseling Center, this Graduate Assistant peer health educator supervisor's position is responsible for creating and implementing the peer health educator training curriculum, teaching/leading the program; assessing outcomes and acting as a liaison for SL peer educator programs; they will conduct weekly supervision, bi-weekly trainings and monthly team meetings throughout the 10-month academic year. This is a position supported by the Scott fund.

Hours: Flexible schedule

Exempt Status: Non-exempt

Full Time/Part Time status: Part Time (10 hours/week)

Salary Range: $25.00/hour; Salary will commensurate with experience, skills, and knowledge.

Reports to: Director of Counseling Center

Location/Department: Whittier College (Main Campus)/Counseling Center

Position Duties and Responsibilities

• The Peer Health Educator Supervisor (PHES) collaborates in the hiring, training and assessment of peer health educators.
• The PHES collaborates with Student Life departments, Wellness and Outreach coordinator and various student club/orgs regarding health and wellness on campus and serves as a liaison to the campus.
• The PHES edits/updates the developed training curriculum that prepares peer educators to perform their duties; delivers orientation training to all (SL) peer educators on campus. The PHES consults the Student Life Curriculum in development of the PHE trainings/curriculum.
• The PHES -in collaboration with peer educators-develops a semesterly calendar of events and programs, assesses student strengths, provides feedback on student presentations/interactions and supervises overall program including (proposed) weekly supervision, bi-weekly trainings and monthly team meetings.
• The PHES collaborates with SL members to assess the intended impact/outcome of the Peer Health Educator program.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Non-Essential Functions of the Job

None identified at this time.

Position Specifications and Requirements

Knowledge and Education

General understanding of student development, basic challenges to mental and physical health; basic understanding of crisis intervention strategies and ability to refer to qualified professionals on campus. Knowledge/experience in basic public speaking and/or presentations.

Application Deadline

Until the position is filled.

The position is based in Whittier, California. To be considered for this position, please submit your cover letter and resume to: whittierjobs@whittier.edu or mail to Whittier College, Attn: Human Resources Manager, 13406 E Philadelphia Street Whittier, CA 90608. AA/EOE.