COUNSELING SERVICES COORDINATOR
University of Washington
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Mental Health
Posted on March 1, 2019
Req #: | 162736 |
Department: | HEALTH AND WELLNESS |
Job Location: | Seattle Campus |
Posting Date: | 12/18/2018 |
Closing Info: | Open Until Filled |
Salary: | Salary is commensurate with education and experience. |
Shift: | First Shift |
UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. All of which has allowed the UW to be nationally recognized as a “Great College to Work For” for five consecutive years.
Health and Wellness has an outstanding opportunity for a Counseling Services Coordinator. The Health & Wellness Training & Education Coordinator is dedicated to expanding the reach of peer education on campus on a variety of student health issues, including sexual assault prevention/education, alcohol and other drug education, mental health and suicide intervention, and other health and wellness topics through the Peer Health Education Program. The Peer Education program aims to bridge the gap between students and campus support resources through peer-facilitated workshops, events, and programs.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Program Administration and Development
•Plan, develop, and implement a comprehensive Peer Health Educator Training Program, utilizing evidence-based approaches to sexual assault prevention/education, alcohol and other drugs, mental health, and suicide intervention and other health and wellness topics.
•Plan, develop, and teach a Peer Health Educator class.
•Conduct needs and capacity assessments on a regular basis using a variety of methods including key informant interviews, surveys, discussion groups, etc. within target populations.
•Assess data and findings to design, implements, and evaluate the impact of best practice and evidence based interventions and strategies.
•Prepare an annual budget request for the program, including applying for Student Activity Fee (SAF) funding and grant opportunities.
Peer Health Educators (PHE) Management
•Recruit, hire, train, and supervise the Peer Health Educator Leadership Team of approximately five student employees. Process semimonthly payroll in accordance with department and University policy and procedures. Manage employees and schedules to meet University student employee requirements.
•Work with the Peer Health Leaders to coordinate workshop scheduling on campus
•Recruit and provide ongoing training to the Peer Health Educator volunteer staff of approximately 80 student.
Outreach
•Engage and cultivate relationships with students and faculty to make sure programming and educational materials are inclusive and representative of diverse populations.
•Collaborate with campus partners to extend the reach and visibility of the Peer Health Educator Program and other health and wellness programs campus wide.
•Implement authentic community engagement practices to ensure successful program execution.
Health & Wellness Department Contributions
•Work collaboratively and as a part of the Health & Wellness team on joint projects, staff meetings, grant/funding proposals.
•Serve on committees and panels as a Health & Wellness Representative.
•Other duties as assigned by the Director of Health & Wellness.
As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here.
REQUIREMENTS:
•Bachelor’s Degree.
•Two-three years of experience managing a Peer Leader Program.
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except where there are legal requirements such as license/certification/registration.
PREFERRED:
•Master’s Degree.
•Higher Education programmatic experience.
Application Process:
The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Workforce Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.
Priority consideration will be given to applications received by January 18, 2018.
The University of Washington is a leader in environmental stewardship & sustainability, and committed to becoming climate neutral.
The University of Washington is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 / 206-543-6452 (tty) or dso@uw.edu.