Community Health Educator (Student Wellness Specialist)

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Penn State Health Promotion and Wellness (HPW) is seeking a Community Health Educator (Student Wellness Specialist – Intermediate Professional) to develop, deliver, and assess wellness initiatives. The position is also responsible for delivering one-on-one services to students with alcohol or cannabis policy and/or legal violations. The mission of HPW is to cultivate a community that supports student success, well-being, and the pursuit of lifelong health.  The office is committed to supporting a safe and inclusive environment that fosters academic, social, cultural, and personal well-being. The Community Health Educator reports to an Assistant Director.  

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:   

• Develop and deliver a wide range of wellness and health promotion initiatives, including educational programming, social marketing and outreach events, that meet the needs of diverse student groups (approximately 20 hours per week).    

• Collaborate with a variety of offices and student organizations to identify the wellness needs for graduate and undergraduate students.  

• Develop and implement a broad range of research-based initiatives to support student mental health and well-being including, but not limited to, initiatives about resilience, mindfulness, and flourishing.   

• Provide individual alcohol and cannabis services (approximately for 20 hours per week).    

• Deliver brief screening, individual assessment, intervention, and referral for students with conduct-related violations and substance-related emergency department visits.  

• Educate students about harm reduction strategies.  

• Apply motivational interviewing strategies.  

• Conduct education workshops on a range of health and wellness topics for fraternities, sororities, student organizations, and academic classes.   

• Complete other duties as assigned. 

Typical Education and Experience Requirements:  

• Typically requires a Master's 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:   

• Operation of a motor vehicle is part of the position’s duties and a valid driver's license is required. Successful completion of a motor vehicle records check, in addition to standard background checks, is also required. 

Additional Preferred Education, Experience, or Certifications:  

• Knowledge of 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 strategies is preferred.  

• CHES certification is preferred, but not required.  

Additional Required Competencies:  

• A commitment to working with diverse populations is essential.  

• Ability to work within secure and confidential student information, including ability to work in an electronic medical record.   

• Ability to maintain high standards for evidence-based 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 decision-making and the ability to be a flexible and collaborative team member.  

This is an in-person position and includes some evening and weekend work. For full consideration, applicants must submit a cover letter and resume are required as part of the application materials.  

Anticipated start date is August 1, 2024.  

Benefits for full-time employees at Penn State include (visit https://hr.psu.edu/benefits 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.  

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 assault, 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 814-865-1473. 

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The pay range for this position, including all possible grades is:

$46,400.00 - $67,300.00

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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 assault, 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 814-865-1473.

Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster

PA State Labor Law Poster

Affirmative Action

Penn State Policies

Copyright Information

Hotlines

University Park, PA