Summary

The Student Peer Supports promote mental health and support Illinois Central College students living with mental health conditions by meeting with students individually and in groups, assisting the counselors with outreach on campus, and giving presentations about mental health and wellness. Peer supports serve as an active listener and assist students with goal-setting, managing distress, and general wellness. Peer supports will work under supervision of the Peer Support Counselor.
Students must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours to be eligible for student employment opportunities during Fall and Spring semesters. Students must be enrolled in a minimum of 3 credit hours to be eligible for student employment opportunities during Summer semesters.

Essential Functions

This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Provide individual student appointments on a drop-in or pre-scheduled basis; appointments may focus on active listening to students in distress, helping students access campus resources, and supporting students with goal setting

• Serve as a positive role model on campus as an advocate for mental health and wellness

• Attend scheduled staff meetings, trainings, and supervision with Peer Support Counselor

• Develop and lead presentations on mental health and wellness-related topics

• Document student interactions and maintain confidentiality of all shared information

• Assist the Counseling Center with outreach and programming events on campus

• Connect students with resources on Illinois Central College’s campus

• Follow ICC Counseling Center’s policies and procedures

• Perform related duties as assigned/required

Minimum Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required to satisfactorily perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

• Must be enrolled in 6 credit hours at ICC during the semester of employment for fall or spring or enrolled in 3 credit hours for summer employment

• Ability to attend required training prior to starting work as a Peer Support and commitment to ongoing supervision and meetings for purpose of continuing education

• Commitment to promoting wellness and mental health on ICC’s campus

• Organizational and time management skills to maintain role as a student and peer support

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to be a leader

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Completion of NASPA Certified Peer Educator program by assigned deadline

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a support or customer service role

• Understanding of mental health and stressors college students are facing

• Experience with presentations