City Colleges of Chicago
Peer Educator (Project SAFE)
City Colleges of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Wilbur Wright College is part of the City Colleges of Chicago system, a community college that connects students from across Chicago neighborhoods to economic opportunity and provides a pathway to upward mobility.
Project S.A.F.E. Peer Educator Program Project S.A.F.E. is an initiative that prevents and addresses gender-based violence by supporting campus-based coordinated responses that engage campus victim services, campus security, administrators, student organizations, and disciplinary boards. The Peer Educator Program empowers students through peer-to-peer training on gender-based violence prevention and resources through the lens of mental health and community wellness.
Responsibilities
Complete mandatory Peer Educator Orientation on gender-based violence, bystander intervention, and suicide awareness.
Engage with peers on campus to promote a campus culture of respect and safety by providing accurate information about healthy relationships, bystander intervention, and on-campus advocacy resources.
Complete administrative and support tasks to support Project S.A.F.E. gender-based violence prevention and response programming.
Engage in ongoing training and professional development to improve understanding of gender-based violence, barriers to accessing support, and disparate impacts on marginalized populations.
Support outreach efforts by developing programming materials, disseminating flyers, creating social media posts, and helping to coordinate Project S.A.F.E. events.
Attend monthly campus Coordinated Community Response Team meetings and monthly districtwide Peer Education meetings.
Advocate for mental health and safety on campus and work to reduce stigma related to gender-based violence and mental health.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must be 18 years or older, have work permit consent, and be eligible to work in the United States.
Applicants must be actively attending one of the City Colleges of Chicago.
Applicants must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 semester hours of pre-credit or credit classes.
Applicants must have and maintain a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA (waived for first semester new students).
Applicants must be in "good standing" – no City Colleges of Chicago academic restrictions.
Applicants must not be current Full or Part-time employees of the City Colleges of Chicago.
Enrolled Freshmen may work during the break prior to attending the next school term.
All positions are "employment at-will".
Maximum of 20 hours per week.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma required or actively pursuing a GED at City Colleges of Chicago.
Interested in violence prevention and educating peers on gender-based violence.
Responsible, reliable, and able to communicate effectively.
Brings a positive attitude toward learning, meeting challenges, thinking creatively, and working as a member of a team.
Open to receiving feedback and using it to improve performance.
Possesses good presentation skills or is willing to develop them.
Willingness and availability to attend mandatory trainings and meetings.
Ability to work within a culturally diverse environment.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Hourly Rate $17.00/hr. Rate will be determined based on whether assigned location is on campus or off campus.
Benefits We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
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Project S.A.F.E. Peer Educator Program Project S.A.F.E. is an initiative that prevents and addresses gender-based violence by supporting campus-based coordinated responses that engage campus victim services, campus security, administrators, student organizations, and disciplinary boards. The Peer Educator Program empowers students through peer-to-peer training on gender-based violence prevention and resources through the lens of mental health and community wellness.
Responsibilities
Complete mandatory Peer Educator Orientation on gender-based violence, bystander intervention, and suicide awareness.
Engage with peers on campus to promote a campus culture of respect and safety by providing accurate information about healthy relationships, bystander intervention, and on-campus advocacy resources.
Complete administrative and support tasks to support Project S.A.F.E. gender-based violence prevention and response programming.
Engage in ongoing training and professional development to improve understanding of gender-based violence, barriers to accessing support, and disparate impacts on marginalized populations.
Support outreach efforts by developing programming materials, disseminating flyers, creating social media posts, and helping to coordinate Project S.A.F.E. events.
Attend monthly campus Coordinated Community Response Team meetings and monthly districtwide Peer Education meetings.
Advocate for mental health and safety on campus and work to reduce stigma related to gender-based violence and mental health.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must be 18 years or older, have work permit consent, and be eligible to work in the United States.
Applicants must be actively attending one of the City Colleges of Chicago.
Applicants must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 semester hours of pre-credit or credit classes.
Applicants must have and maintain a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA (waived for first semester new students).
Applicants must be in "good standing" – no City Colleges of Chicago academic restrictions.
Applicants must not be current Full or Part-time employees of the City Colleges of Chicago.
Enrolled Freshmen may work during the break prior to attending the next school term.
All positions are "employment at-will".
Maximum of 20 hours per week.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma required or actively pursuing a GED at City Colleges of Chicago.
Interested in violence prevention and educating peers on gender-based violence.
Responsible, reliable, and able to communicate effectively.
Brings a positive attitude toward learning, meeting challenges, thinking creatively, and working as a member of a team.
Open to receiving feedback and using it to improve performance.
Possesses good presentation skills or is willing to develop them.
Willingness and availability to attend mandatory trainings and meetings.
Ability to work within a culturally diverse environment.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Hourly Rate $17.00/hr. Rate will be determined based on whether assigned location is on campus or off campus.
Benefits We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
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