RATE OF PAY: $16.55 per hour*
SUMMER HOURS OF WORK: Up to 10 hours per week
FALL/WINTER HOURS OF WORK: TBD
*Confirmation of positions and wages are subject to approval
Job Description
The Health & Wellness Education Coordinator is a student leader who is responsible for educating York University students within Calumet and Stong Colleges on a variety of health topics. Reporting to the Student Success Coordinator the Peer Health and Wellness Educator is expected to work collaboratively to identify the needs of peer leaders, York Students and other College stakeholders as it pertains to health and wellness.
The Health and Wellness Peer Health Educator is responsible for coordinating Health and Wellness programming (interactive programming, passive programming and social media) that disseminates health information to students and encourages student participation in taking care of their own wellbeing. The Health and Wellness Peer Health Educator is also responsible for supporting the Calumet and Stong Colleges Wellness Lounge.
Organizational Status
This position reports directly to the Student Success Coordinator and works in cooperation with the Heads of Calumet & Stong Colleges, the Director, Student & Academic Services & Strategic Initiative, the Manager, Student Success and Stakeholder Engagement, the Student Success Coordinators, the Administrative & Events Coordinator, Peer Health Education, and student organizations.
Work Performed – Basic Duties and Responsibilities
- Reviews all Calumet and Stong Colleges materials related to Health & Wellness Education
- Meets with Calumet and Stong Colleges leaders (Heads of Colleges, staff leaders and student leaders) to gain an understanding of the vision and the work currently being undertaken within the Colleges
- Conducts literature searches and environmental scans and writes reports related to Health & Wellness Education
- Communicates with college administration and faculty members and attends all Calumet College and Stong College Offices’ team meetings as required.
- Assists in analyzing the effectiveness of the Health & Wellness Education program, e.g., evaluation forms, reflection exercises, etc.
- Maintains and updates a policy and procedures manual related to the Health & Wellness Education Program
- Participates in mandatory training and office orientation
- Maintains and updates a comprehensive set of records
- Expected to create and maintain an accessible and safe environment for volunteers and York University students to learn about their personal health and support the development of personal health goals in partnership with other on and off campus partners
- Consistently acts as a role model by abiding by the Student Code of Conduct; takes a proactive approach in building a community based on mutual respect, consideration and open-mindedness.
- Assists in the planning and execution of on-campus events including creating event materials and presentations and monitors registration for events
- Attends all training sessions and meetings, unless in direct conflict with a class, including regular update meetings with the Heads of the Colleges. Informs supervisors of any conflicts well in advance if attendance is not possible
- Participates in MANDATORY health education and promotion training
- Attends and actively participates in all mandatory training sessions and meetings (online and in-person) including Peer Health Educator training and ongoing professional development offered through Calumet and Stong Colleges and the Peer Health Education program
- Maintains strong, ongoing and clear communication with the Student Success Coordinator, health topic teams, and the Peer Health Education Coordinator
- Organizes and facilitates interactive and engaging programming in conjunction with their team(s), that educates students on various health topics and promotes strategies for setting and achieving personal health goals
- Provides support, guidance, and direction for volunteers; manages concerns regarding volunteers and refers to the Student Success Coordinator as appropriate
- Takes lead responsibility for ongoing team development and recognition in conjunction with the Student Success Coordinator
- Organize and facilitate weekly team meetings and provide associated documents in a timely manner
- Ensure that all forms, tracking sheets, and other documents as needed are completed in a timely manner and are accurate
- Ensure Wellness Lounge is tidy and presentable, with all necessary Health and Wellness materials (e.g. Feminine Hygiene products, Condoms, brochures and other resources) available for students
- Update Wellness Lounge Inventory, and order new stock as needed
- Greet and welcome guests as soon as they arrive at the Wellness Lounge, and engage in wellness activities
- Maintaining security by following safety procedures (locking entrance) for the Wellness Lounge (Calumet College room 109) and Mindfulness Space (Calumet College room 107b)
- Completes other duties as assigned
Skills and Qualifications
- Commitment to student engagement, learning and peer mentorship
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
- Demonstrated leadership abilities in peer leading situations
- Computing competency with basic spreadsheets (Excel), word processing and knowledge of PowerPoint is required
- Knowledge of Microsoft Forms, MachForms and/or Event Brite (or desire to learn) is an asset
- Demonstrated participation in and/or knowledge of Student Success Programs at Calumet and Stong Colleges is required
- Knowledge and/or sensitivity to issues affecting Health & Wellness in Canada
- Knowledge of York’s services and resources for students and of campus life
- Passion for health education and promotion
- Demonstrated experience managing teams and projects
- A commitment to student engagement, learning, peer mentorship, and health promotion
- Strong attention to detail and time management skills
- Possess strong event planning and promotion skills
- Demonstrated leadership abilities in peer leading situations
- Possess strong multi-tasking skills and an ability to be flexible with the changing health concerns of members of the Stong and Calumet college communities
- Experience in program design or policy planning is an asset
- Excellent communication skills: professional email/phone correspondence, public speaking and presentation proficiency
- Experience working with people from a variety of backgrounds/cultures
- Demonstrates an eagerness to learn and take on new initiatives
- Ability and willingness to work both independently and as a member of a team with students, volunteers, staff and faculty
- Students who are a good fit for this position are approachable, knowledgeable and open to learning about themselves and others. They will show high levels of Emotional Intelligence combined with excellent adaptability and organizational skills
To learn more about our Health & Wellness program and our Student Success programs please visit: https://www.yorku.ca/colleges/ccsc/student-success-programs/