JOB TITLE: Peer Health Education Program
Graduate Intern
SUPERVISOR: Director, Office of Health Promotion
and Wellness
DATE: February 9, 2015
General Summary:
The Peer Health Education
Program is designed to provide health education on a variety of
topics to the DePaul student body with the goal of enhancing long term healthy
behaviors. The topics may include stress management, sexual and relationship
violence prevention, alcohol and drug prevention, bystander intervention,
sexual health, healthy relationships, mental health and nutrition. Ideally,
students will reach their fullest potential both personally
and academically during their time at DePaul. Through the Peer Health Education Program,
the Graduate Intern will assist in recruiting and training the peer health educators,
as well as marketing and implementing the curriculum. The preferred candidate
will have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
of higher learning, and must be currently pursuing a Master’s degree at DePaul
University. Finally, the Graduate Intern must both understand and fulfill the
mission of the Office of Health Promotion and Wellness as a role model. Some weekend and evening hours are also
required. Office space in the Lincoln Park Student Center will be
provided.
Principal
Duties and Responsibilities
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Assist in the development of the DePaul Peer Health Educator Program
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Assist in the selection of the Peer Health Educators
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Assist in the development of the training for the Peer
Health Educators
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Supervise 8-12
undergraduate Peer Health Educators
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Assist in developing content for the curriculum
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Coordinate the presentation schedule and assign educators
to present
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Assist in marketing of Peer Health Educator Program to
generate interest in program campus-wide
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Facilitate curriculum as needed
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Facilitate weekly meetings with Peer Health Educators
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Attend weekly supervision with HPW staff member
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Develop and maintain content for website
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Evaluate effectiveness of program
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Develop authentic, engaged relationships with the educators
so that the GI can serve as a resource in times of concern
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Contact and book presenters to conduct professional
development workshops as needed for educators throughout the academic year
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Maintain and update necessary database information with
current data
Education and Experience:
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Bachelor’s degree required from an accredited university.
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Knowledge of DePaul University’s prevention and support
resources on campus
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Proven commitment to health and wellness initiatives and
education.
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Professional and creative presentation skills
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Excellent written communication skills.
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Well-developed managerial and organizational skills.
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Must be currently pursuing a Master’s degree at DePaul
University.
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Proficiency in SPSS (preferred)
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Some management experience (preferred)
Hours/Schedule:
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The Peer Educator Program Graduate Intern position is
intended to be a yearlong appointment – 48 weeks/year
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Required hours per
week: 20 - 25hrs
Mandatory Dates:
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Involvement Fairs
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April 10-11, 2015
training
Compensation:
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$12.50/hour
To Apply go to Campus Job Board https://studentemployment.depaul.edu/ and submit the below information:
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Cover letter
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Resume
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On a separate sheet of paper please answer the following
questions:
1.
What positive characteristics/attributes would you bring
to the Peer Health Educator Program?
2.
Imagine that you are talking to an incoming Freshman
student. What two separate pieces of
advice would you give them, one regarding the use of alcohol and substances and
one regarding the stress they may face in the upcoming year?
Applications are due
FEBRUARY 24TH AT 5PM.
