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Position Availability: Student Health Services’ Wellness and Health Promotion (SHS/WHP) is seeking a Mental Health Promotion Specialist to support the development and implementation of programs and services that focus on mental health, self care and resilience for university students. The candidate must be a New School student with Federal Work Study (FWS) as part of their financial aid packet for the academic year 2024-2025.  Position Title: Student Assistant Specialist (Mental Health Promotion Specialist) Requisition Number: 0406073468 Location New York City Position Type: Student Department: Stdnt Srvcs/Enrollment Ops Responsibilities: Specific duties and responsibilities include:  Plan and implement outreach and education around awareness days and weeks throughout the year including Suicide Prevention Day, Mental Health Awareness Month, Depression screening day, etc. Interface with Residence and Housing Education, support Resident Advisors (RAs) and other housing staff and offer mental health related programming.  Create and curate social media and social norms messaging around mental health advocacy, awareness and destigmatization. Support wellness outreach, including facilitating wellness tabling. which will include providing ear acupressure (you will be trained), distributing herbal teas, essential oils and wellness resources. Assist with special projects and events related to the mission of SHS. Conduct and promote events throughout the university, which will include special events, workshops and training, tabling and flyering across the university. Some of the events may be in the evening and weekends. Liaise with students as a student ambassador of SHS. Train as a Peer Health Advocate (PHA). There is a mandatory PHA training retreat during the Spring 2025 semester. Commit to approximately 2 hours/week of administrative office duties and perform other assignments as needed that support Student Health Services. 

Hybrid/Split -This position requires a regularly scheduled, consistent percentage of time on campus and also works some of the time remotely. This will be coordinated with the supervisor.  This position requires both work on site at Student Health Services or at other locations on the university campus and independent work that can be done remotely. The final schedule will be determined with the supervisor and could be variable week by week, depending on the programs and services being offered
Hourly Rate: $21

Minimum Qualifications: You should have an interest in mental health and well-being.  We seek candidates with a strong work ethic, the ability to take initiative, work independently, communicate clearly and meet deadlines. You must be organized and able to interact with students, staff, and faculty of diverse backgrounds.  Familiarity with Google docs and social media platforms. 

Ability to adhere to University COVID-19 Policy. Work on site at Student Health Services, which is a requirement of this position, requires use of a surgical grade mask at all times.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in health promotion, mental health Initiatives, and previous experience in coordinating and presenting workshops.   Job Family: Student Health Services Posting Date: 07/23/2024 Closing Date: Open Until Filled No Supplemental Questions

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Optional & Required Applicant Documents: Required Documents Resume/CV Cover Letter Federal Work Study award letter Optional Documents