What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Peer Health Educator 2024-2025 position at North Central College?
Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number
ST001028
Position Title
Student Peer Health Educator 2024-2025
Department
Dyson Wellness Center
Division
Student Affairs
Supervisor
Tatiana Sifri
Supervisor Title
Executive Director of the Dyson Wellness Center
Description of Job Duties
- Mandatory attendance at weekly meetings. These take place all weeks while classes are in session on Tuesdays from 12 : 00pm to 1 : 00pm.
- Design, organize and participate in campus-wide awareness activities and outreach programs.
- Design and distribute promotional materials.
- Work individually and with other PHEs on tasks as assigned.
- Assist in the recruitment and training of future PHE's.
- Assist in collection of statistical data to evaluate effectiveness of programs.
- Identify community members at-risk and follow protocols expected of all North Central College employees.
- Maintain confidentiality expected at the Dyson Wellness Center.
- Support departmental goals of the Dyson Wellness Center.
What is a Peer Health Educator (PHE)?
Peer Health Educators are a diverse group of NCC students trained and certified to educate their classmates about college health and wellness in an informative, fun, interactive, non-judgmental manner. The PHEs are dedicated to providing health and wellness education with sensitivity to race, gender, sexual orientation, culture, religion, and individual capabilities.
How are PHEs trained?
PHEs receive comprehensive Bacchus peer health training which will prepare the PHE to facilitate dynamic outreach programs, create informative awareness events, and promote and support a healthy campus culture. A BACCHUS certificate is received upon successful completion of training. Ongoing collaboration and training with the Dyson Wellness Center staff occurs throughout the term.
Qualifications of a PHE
What are the responsibilities?
What is the time commitment?
A minimum commitment of one academic year is required with approximately 3-10 hours per week. This time will involve varied work environments, including individual and group work. The actual time commitment will vary during the year depending upon projects assigned.
What are the benefits of becoming a PHE?
How do I apply to become a Peer Health Educator?
1. Complete the application at www.northcentralcollege.edu / employment .
2. Submit a letter of recommendation (suggested sources : previous employer, faculty / staff, coach).
Do the job duties for this position include any driving requirements?
Job Qualifications
Will this position be working with minors?
Approximate number of work hours per week
3-10
Posting Detail Information
EEO Statement
North Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce. NCC provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please notify the Office of Human Resources at 630-637-5757 or humanresources@hr.noctrl.edu
Determinations for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Open Date
11 / 25 / 2024
Close Date
01 / 31 / 2025
Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicant
1. Complete the application at www.northcentralcollege.edu / employment . It is a "Student Opening on Campus."
2. Applicants must submit the name of a reference who will fill out a Student Leadership Position Reference Form on their behalf : https : / / cardinalnet.northcentralcollege.edu / students / student-leadership-positions / student-leadership-position-reference-form
3. Applicants must submit a resume.
4. Applicants must submit a response (500 words maximum) to the following prompt : Why are you interested in working as a Peer Health Educator for the Dyson Wellness Center?
