Student Wellness Specialist
Student Wellness Specialist
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$ 46400 - 67300
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Job Description
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty staff technical service or student) please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here apply internally through Workday.
CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here apply internally through Workday.
If you are NOT a current employee or student please click Apply and complete the application process for external applicants.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Provide individual alcohol and cannabis services.
Deliver brief screening assessment intervention and referral for students with conductrelated violations and substancerelated emergency department visits.
Educate students about harm reduction strategies.
Apply motivational interviewing strategies.
Conduct education workshops about alcohol and cannabis for fraternities sororities student organizations and academic classes.
Assist with the development and implementation of health promotion initiatives as needed.
Complete other duties as assigned.
Typical Education and Experience Requirements:
Requires a Masters degree or higher plus one year of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
The following background checks must be successfully completed for this position:
This position will require successful completion of standard background checks.
Additional Preferred Education Experience orCertifications:
Knowledgeof and experience with the Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students (BASICS) program and motivational interviewing is preferred.
Knowledge of and experience with health promotion theory and evidencebased prevention and intervention strategies is preferred.
CHES certification is preferred but not required.
Additional RequiredCompetencies:
A commitment to working with diverse populations is essential.
Ability to work with secure and confidential student information including ability to work in an electronic medical record.
Ability tomaintain high standards for evidencebased practice set by relevant professional organizations.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 (Word Excel Outlook).
Excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills are essential. Excellent interpersonal skills.
Ethical decisionmaking and the ability to be a flexible and collaborative team member.
This is an inperson position and includes some evening and weekend work. For full consideration applicants must submit a cover letter and resume as part of the application materials.
The anticipated start date is February 3 2025.
Benefits for fulltime employees at Penn State include visit for more detailed information):
Medical dental vision and retirement plans
Tuition discounts (including for a spouse and dependent children up to the age of 26
Generous vacation time and sick time
16 paid holidays/campus closure days
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity equity inclusion and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.
The salary range for this position including all possible grades is:
$46400.00 $67300.00Salary Structure additional information on Penn States job and salary structure.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988 Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security such as those concerning alcohol and drug use crime prevention the reporting of crimes sexual and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability please contact.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
