Student Health and Counseling Student Assistant

Job no: 557351
Position type: Student Assistant
Location: Fullerton
Division/Equivalent: Fullerton
School/Unit: VP, Student Affairs Office
Department/Office: Student Retention
Categories: Administrative, Temporary, Part Time, On-site (work in-person at business location), Unit 15 - CSUEU - Student Assistants

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Job Title

CAPS Peer Educator

Salary

Classification Range $16.90 - $24.00 per hour
Anticipated hiring range depending on qualifications, not to exceed $17.00.

Department

Student Affairs/Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)

Work Schedule

10-20 hours per week

This is an in-person job position. Virtual work is not permitted.

Monday-Friday between the hours of 8am-7pm, with exact days and hours to be determined based on CAPS student assistant availability and departmental needs. A minimum of two weekend shifts per semester as needed for special events. 

Job Summary

Position Description

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is seeking student assistants to help spread mental health awareness throughout California State University, Fullerton. Help destigmatize and demystify mental health by joining our team!

As part of Student Affairs, CAPS student assistants will assist staff with promoting healthy mental health behaviors among fellow CSUF students. Within a team-oriented environment, CAPS student assistant assist paraprofessionals staff trained to present workshops, presentations, and outreach events on a variety of mental health topics affecting our diverse student population. CAPS student assistants assist with overseeing the Wellness Room area and activities of CAPS – Wellness Room in Titan Hall.

Working alongside a team of other CAPS student assistants and licensed staff affords CAPS student assistants an exciting opportunity to learn and  develop paraprofessional skills in a collegial, collaborative and supportive learning environment. These skills include:

  • Mental health awareness & advocacy
  • Assist in the preparation of assessment and evaluation
  • Assist in the preparation of program planning
  • Digital marketing, including video content creation
  • Communication
  • Cultural competency
  • Public health
  • Leadership

To learn more about CAPS services, visit our website at www.fullerton.edu/caps or connect with our Instagram accounts: @csufcaps and @you.at.fullerton.edu.

Job Duties

  • Assist staff with presentations interactive and engaging presentations, workshops, and programs regarding a variety of mental health topics including but not limited to: CSUF CAPS, Mental Health, Substance Use, Self-Care, Stress Management, etc. Content is created by professional staff
  • Assist supervisors with marketing (social media content) and promotion (on-campus events and outreach) to include assisting with creation of educational and promotional materials, flyers, handouts, videos, and social media materials
  • Assist supervisors with gathering and inputting program evaluative data using industry-standard software
  • Conduct customer service in a courteous manner while maintaining a professional and groomed appearance
  • Assist staff with managing resource reservations per established procedures while maintaining a clean and safe work environment
  • Assist staff with managing the front desk to ensure Guest / Visitors are checked in and directed to appropriate areas which includes answering phones and forwarding to appropriate staff
  • Be enthusiastic in the implementation of innovative ideas that develop CAPS service by promoting a positive image of the reporting of CAPS and its programs by keeping current on all CAPS services
  • Must adhere and assist in the enforcement of the policies and procedures of the University, Student Affairs, CAPS, and the Wellness Room
  • Must attend and participate in mandatory trainings
  • Assist with additional duties as needed

 

Minimum Qualifications

Ability to learn and perform assigned work; follow oral instructions; work cooperatively with faculty, staff, and other students; communicate effectively with all levels; and read and write English at a level appropriate to the position.

Required Qualifications
  • Current student at CSUF and is enrolled/registered (fees paid) in a current regular semester as a new or continuing student.
  • Student who has completed the prior semester (has not graduated), or who is registered for the subsequent semester.
  • In good academic standing (not on academic probation, continued probation, academic dismissal).
  • Student who is authorized to work in the United States and can provide employment eligibility documents.

Out-of-state Employment Policy

 In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and requires hiring employees to perform CSU related work within the State of California.

Online application/resume must be received by electronic submission on the final filing date by 9:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)/midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Applicants who fail to complete all sections of the online application form will be disqualified from consideration. Employee/applicant who submits an application for a position may be required to successfully complete job related performance test(s) as part of the selection process.  California State University, Fullerton is not a sponsoring agency.  All unsolicited resumes will be returned without review.  California State University, Fullerton celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the University’s strategic diversity goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

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