Position Description
JOB SUMMARY:
The Wellness and Outreach Specialist will work in partnership with other services within SUNY Sullivan’s Learning Center to address the wellness needs of students, with a specific emphasis on mental health. The goal of this position is to create an atmosphere of wellness and caring on campus and provide programming which may prevent the need for more intensive services such as individual counseling and crisis support.
Primary duties will include: facilitating support groups, hosting psycho-educational workshops, providing referrals to college and community resources, hosting community partners, and outreach activities. This part-time hourly position reports to the Dean of Student Development Services.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in human services, psychology, social work, or related field, OR associate’s degree and relevant experience
- Experience working with adults of various ages and identities (parents, veterans, recent high school graduates, etc.)
- Knowledge of trauma-informed practices and passionate about discussing mental health topics with students (suicide, sexual health, substance use, etc.)
- Experience in group facilitation and program outreach and coordination
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work closely with students, faculty and staff from a variety of disciplines and backgrounds
Preferred
- Bilingual Spanish language skills
- Experience in a higher education environment
- Experience with direct counseling services and crisis response
- Knowledge of developmental disabilities and other challenges related to individuals’ ability to socialize and be academically successful
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Facilitate and expand current prevention programming regarding mental health issues, domestic/ intimate partner violence, Title IX, substance use, suicide awareness, etc.
- Facilitate support/social groups for students based on needs of student body
- Collaborate with the College’s mental health Counselors, Health Services, Title IX staff, and Student Activities to identify risk factors among student body and plan for addressing those issues
- Create a sense of belonging for students by being approachable, kind, and understanding of their diverse backgrounds and emotional needs
- Provide social-emotional support to residence hall students through groups, workshops, and activities. Some evenings required
- Host informational tables and activities based on trending mental health and wellness topics
- Act as the college’s liaison for community agencies in the mental health field to enhance and strengthen current partnerships and bring their services to the campus
- Attend Learning Center meetings and Behavior Intervention Team meetings when necessary
- Track attendance and engagement, and document group sessions and direct student interactions
- Provide referrals to resources such as food pantries, housing assistance, County social services, etc.
- Some evening work required; occasional weekends. Schedule can be determined with the supervisor based on availability and needs of the campus.
- Assist with maintaining the College’s sensory rooms and tracking usage by students
GENERAL:
All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees will be required to perform other job-related instructions assigned by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.
Part-time hourly staff are not eligible to participate in a bargaining unit and employment with SUNY Sullivan is considered at will.
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/ EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COLLEGE:
SCCC is an equal opportunity employer. SCCC is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community. SCCC encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; the review of resumes will be on-going. Salary range is $26-$29 per hour for 21-25 hours per week. Please submit your cover letter, resume, and the contact information including emails for 3 professional references.