Peer Health Educator

Details Open Date 03/21/2024 Requisition Number PRN14650N Job Title UU Student - Other Working Title Peer Health Educator Job Grade SJ FLSA Code Nonexempt Patient Sensitive Job Code? No Type Non Benefited Staff / Student Temporary? Yes Standard Hours per Week 10-12 hours/week Full Time or Part Time? Part Time Shift Variable Work Schedule Summary Hours can be flexible based on class schedule; evening/weekend programs, workshops, and events are regularly a part of the work schedule.
Is this a work study job? Yes VP Area President Department 00707 - Center for Campus Wellness Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range $15.
00/hr Close Date Job Summary The Center for Campus Wellness ( CCW ) is a confidential and comprehensive wellness office that provides wellness education, trainings and workshops; victim-survivor advocacy services and support; safer sex services for students; collegiate recovery program, wellness coaching, and student involvement opportunities.
We are hiring student staff who will serve as Peer Health Educators with our team.
We have 2 types of positions: Generalist: PHEs will assist CCW staff from the Prevention Education team to plan, implement, and evaluate health education programs for students at the U.
FSL Embedded: These PHEs will train with CCW and assist staff from the Fraternity and Sorority Life office to plan, implement, and evaluate health education programs for their FSL peers.
These programs will include many of the workshops that the generalists lead, but will also include some programming that is specifically designed for Fraternity and Sorority Life.
Some examples include hazing prevention, campus resource education, risk reduction training, etc.
These programs include annual campaigns like Suicide Prevention, Domestic Violence, Healthy Relationships, Harm Reduction, and Sexual Assault Awareness months; frequent mobile STI testing clinics; educational workshops on healthy relationships, bystander intervention, etc.
; and so much more… Scheduling Expectations June 1 – Aug 14, 2024 (Self-paced, online mandatory training): Beginning June 1st, 2023, selected PHEs will be required to complete 25 hours of mandatory, online, self-paced training before the Fall Training date (August 15).
These hours can be completed at any time before that date.
Summer Positions Available: 1-2 summer positions are available for student PHEs to assist with additional projects which would include up to 19 hours/week beginning June 1st-August 17th.
August 15-16, 2023 (Mandatory in-person, fall training): Selected PHEs are also required to attend a 2-day mandatory in-person training held on Thursday, August 15 and Friday, August 16.
Times TBD but will not exceed 12 hours of total training time.
August 19, 2024 – April 22, 2025 (regular PHE schedule): Beginning August 19 (first day of fall semester) through April 22 (Reading Day of spring semester), PHEs are expected to work 10-12 hours per week.
These hours may be held during regular business hours (8-5, M-F), but will also include evening or weekend events/programs.
PHEs will not be required to work during academic breaks (fall, winter, spring), University closure days or holidays when Student Affairs is closed, or during finals week for the fall or spring semester.
Mandatory Training (Paid) 25 hours of online, self-paced summer training to complete between June 1st and before the Fall Training date (August 15).
2-day mandatory in-person training held on Thursday August 15 and Friday August 16.
Times TBD but will not exceed 12 hours of total training time.
Priority Review Date of April 5, 2024.
Please upload a file introducing yourself with the following information: your name, pronouns (if desired), how you define wellness, and why you’re applying to be a Peer Health Educator.
Your file must be in one of the following formats: Record and upload a video in .
flv or .
mov that is 9MB or less.
(If you choose a video, please keep your recording to 1-minute, give or take 10 seconds.
) Link to a URL .
(If you choose a video, please keep your recording to 1-minute, give or take 10 seconds.
) Create 3 Powerpoint slides and convert them to PDF .
Write out your answers and upload the document.
Responsibilities All PHEs will share a set of core responsibilities, including: Tabling on campus to raise awareness and share resources/services Participating in planning wellness events and campaigns Assist with STI and HIV testing clinics Facilitating educational workshops, discussions, and presentations Serving as a wellness resource for peers Assist in content creation to promote programs (print and digital) through flyers, social media, brochures, etc Contributing educational content through blog posts, social media, and more Minimum Qualifications Must be a University of Utah student.
This position is work-study eligible.
However, work-study status is not required to apply to this position.
Preferences University of Utah undergraduate students GPA of 3.
0 Interest in student wellness FSL Embedded PHEs should be members of an FSL organization on campus.
Special Instructions Summary Priority Review Date of April 5, 2024.
Please upload a file introducing yourself with the following information: your name, pronouns (if desired), how you define wellness, and why you’re applying to be a Peer Health Educator.
Your file must be in one of the following formats: Record and upload a video in .
flv or .
mov that is 9MB or less.
(If you choose a video, please keep your recording to 1-minute, give or take 10 seconds.
) Link to a URL .
(If you choose a video, please keep your recording to 1-minute, give or take 10 seconds.
) Create 3 Powerpoint slides and convert them to PDF .
Write out your answers and upload the document.
Additional Information The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”).
Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work).
Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information.
Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions.
Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.
Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law.
Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status.
The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106.
The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment.
Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA).
More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.
utah.
edu/nondiscrimination/ Online reports may be submitted at oeo.
utah.
edu https://safety.
utah.
edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses.
They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah.
A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.