San Francisco Bay University ยท 1 week ago
Student Assistant-Peer Support
Fremont, CA
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad
$20/hr - $20/hrSan Francisco Bay University (SFBU) is a nonprofit, WASC-accredited university located in Fremont, California. The Student Assistant/Peer Support role involves providing support to students requiring mental health and accommodation assistance while creating a safe space for discussion and referring them to appropriate resources.
EducationHigher Education
Responsibilities
Create an environment of safety for students to engage in discussion around mental health issues, disability and accessibility concerns, and basic needs
Provide introductory workshops and tabling and campus events representing wellness and providing information on mental health, disability and accessibility, basic needs, and wellness services
Assist with the creation, distribution, and timely maintenance of flyers, social media posting, and marketing materials for Wellness Services
Follow guidelines and trainings provided by Wellness Services and Disability and Accessibility Services
Maintain confidentiality of all student-related information and comply with FERPA regulations
Attend weekly supervision meetings with the licensed clinical supervisor and/or designee
Be punctual and appropriately dressed for all scheduled shifts and assignments
Report any risk factors, such as disclosures of suicide, self-harm, harm to others, child abuse, or elder abuse, to an immediate supervisor, designee, or staff person
Assist with wellness class or workshop preparations, such as room setup or reset, scheduling, and food order receiving
Qualification
Required
Must be a current student at SFBU in good academic standing, with strong writing, organizational, and communication skills
Proficient in written English, grammar, and organization
Legible handwriting, accurate spelling, and proficiency in the use of computers
Ability to communicate with students of varied multicultural backgrounds
Ability to listen actively and effectively, provide empathy, and record information accurately
Reliable, punctual, good work ethic, and professional demeanor
Understanding of accessibility and mental health needs and willingness to support students requiring assistance
Preferred
Undergraduate degree, with strong writing, organizational, and communication skills
Knowledge of mental health, disability and accessibility, and basic need topics and issues
Comfort in having conversations that may be mentally challenging or demanding
Company
San Francisco Bay University
Provide quality higher education in the field of Business Administration, Computer Science, & Electrical Engineering
Founded in 1984
51-200 employees
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