Professional Expert - Monterey, United States - Monterey Peninsula College

Monterey Peninsula College

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Monterey, United States

4 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Monterey Peninsula College

Professional Expert (Student Health Services - Mental Health & Wellness Specialist)

Salary:
$30.00 Hourly

Job Type:

Job Number:

Closing:
Continuous

Location:
Monterey, CA

Division:
Student Services

Description

Continuous - INITIAL REVIEW DATE (Open until filled)

Join us as the Mental Health and Wellness Specialist, working under the guidance of the Coordinator of Student Health Services.

In this role, you will spearhead the planning, execution, and assessment of a dynamic student mental health and wellness outreach program.

Your mission? To cultivate an environment that nurtures student well-being, promotes and fosters the utilization of health services, encourages peer support, and champions positive health behaviors.

Collaboration is key as you work alongside our dedicated SHS team and campus partners to lead initiatives, enhance student education, and advocate for holistic wellness practices.

This is a temporary position unless authorized to extend for a longer period depending on the need and/or performance.

Example of Duties

40% - Outreach & Community Engagement

Lead engaging tabling events and awareness campaigns, fostering dialogue around vital health topics.

Curate impactful bulletin boards and presentations; and craft compelling flyers and handouts to spark interest and awareness.

Represent Student Health Services at campus events, serving as a knowledgeable resource and advocate.

Forge strong connections with community organizations and campus stakeholders, fostering collaborative programming and holistic support systems.

30% - Program Enhancement

Collaborate with the Coordinator to develop, implement, and assess mental health and wellness programs, utilizing evidence-based strategies to empower student success.

Stay abreast of best practices and emerging trends in mental health promotion, ensuring our initiatives remain cutting-edge and effective.

Conduct needs assessments, analyze program data, and prepare insightful reports to guide program refinement and optimization.

Spearhead targeted events addressing various awareness months, ensuring a comprehensive approach to student well-being.

Provide vital support for students impacted by interpersonal violence, offering advocacy, resources, and compassionate care.

20% - Student Development

Mentor and supervise student employees, volunteers, and peer educators, empowering them to drive impactful outreach strategies.

Offer individual consultations to students on diverse health and wellness topics, facilitating connections to campus and community resources.

Champion intersectional approaches to prevention, tailoring strategies to meet the unique needs of underrepresented student populations.

Foster positive relationships with campus partners, facilitating seamless referrals and collaborative initiatives.

10% - Facilitate Campus Mental Health and Wellness Communication

Cultivate a robust social media presence, amplifying our message of mental health and wellness across campus.

Provide consultative support to campus leaders and faculty, leveraging data-driven insights to inform policy and practice.

Collaborate closely with campus leadership to address emerging public health issues, ensuring a proactive and coordinated response.

Serve as a conduit for campus-wide mental health information, fostering a culture of open dialogue and support.

Front office duties may be necessary at times to maintain student access to health and wellness resources during our published business hours

Perform other job related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in related field

OR equivalent experience/training.

Proficiency in health education theories, program assessment, and industry standards.

Demonstrated experience working with diverse populations.

Exemplary communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Strong interpersonal skills, with a focus on empathy and collaboration.

Ability to maintain strict confidence of confidential information and perform a wide range of duties that require tact, sensitivity, independent judgment, diplomacy, flexibility and discretion.

Acute attention to detail.

Accountability

Stays productive and solutionsoriented in the face of change and unfamiliar scenarios. Remains curious and flexible with a willingness to learn new ways to accomplish work. Ability to understand and navigate different perspectives.

Organizational Skills - Ability to successfully track and follow-up on a wide variety of tasks and to efficiently perform tasks with accuracy.

Written Communication Skills - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; able to read and interpret written information; ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Verbal Communication Skills - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and obtains clarification; responds well to questions; parti