Student Worker - Peer Counselor

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Student Worker - Peer Counselor
Salary
$13.00 Hourly
Location
Quad Cities Campus - Moline, IL
Job Type
Student Worker / Work Study
Job Number
22-00247
Department
Counseling
Opening Date
08/07/2023
Closing Date
Continuous

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

General Information & Responsibilities
Peer Counselors serve to support and encourage fellow BHC students experiencing personal difficulties. Peer Counselors are knowledgeable guides and can help students recognize early on when they may need to access counseling services. This position is responsible for assisting the BHC Counseling Department.
Description of Duties
Peer Counselors Are Responsible For

• A thoughtful facilitator who provides access to people and resources
• Serve as Active Minds-BHC chapter board member
• Develop and maintain relationships with and provide assistance and support for students (focus on a smooth transition, acclimation, and a sense of belonging to BHC)
• Promote counseling and distribute mental health resources by “tabling” in high traffic areas and at other student events.
• Participate in training, programs and activities
• All other duties as assigned
• Ensure marketing is placed in appropriate places on campus and keep marketing up-to-date
• Organize campus events to increase awareness of mental health issues and suicide prevention.
• Hold office hours for Counseling Department
• Be a knowledgeable resource for students who may be experiencing low-level distress
• Advocate for changes in campus policies and procedures to better support mental health.
• Work in partnership with NAMI and NAMI events.
• Attend group and staff meetings
• Help facilitate and encourage attendance to all Counseling Department wellness activities
• Serve as an energetic and enthusiastic positive role model
• A role model and advocate for mental health

Desired Skillset

• Organized
• Confidential
• Flexible schedule desired
• Sensitive to student needs
• Self-started
• Able to work with limited supervision

Other Requirements
b. Attend and participate in all training sessions and group meetings.
c. Participate in and complete all other tasks deemed necessary by the BHC Counseling Department Chair.
d. Demonstrates Black Hawk College core values.
e. Demonstrate accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness of work.
f. Ability to work cooperatively with co-workers.
g. Communicates in a professional and pleasant manner with others.
h. Must have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Education & Experience

• Must be a current Black Hawk College student and be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours
• This position does not qualify for work-study

Supplemental Information
Black Hawk College does not sponsor employment visas.
Black Hawk College is an AA/EEO employer.
Covid-19 Notice
We encourage everyone to continue to self-monitor for COVID-19 symptoms regardless of vaccination status. If you have questions regarding COVID-19, please send an email to [email protected]
This position does not qualify for any benefits.
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Are you a current Black Hawk College student and enrolled in at least 6 credit hours?

• Yes
• No

Required Question
Agency
Black Hawk College
Address
6600 34th Ave
Moline, Illinois, 61265
Phone
309-796-5222
309-796-5224
Website
http://www.bhc.edu