Wellness Support Specialist

The Highlights: This position is designed to provide a holistic, integrated, institutional approach to Health and Wellness education and service provision at DePaul University, ensuring compliance with federal, state and local laws including the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act, Title IX, and various university policies.  This position works with professional staff in HPW to lead educational efforts in the areas of substance misuse prevention, harm reduction, sexual and relationship violence prevention, mental well being, and holistic wellness related topics.  The specialist will develop programming, policies, messaging and intervention to the campus community.  In addition, will work individually with students who have identified a need for assessment, support, referrals and confidential survivor support advocacy on and off campus.  As a member of a team of prevention professionals, this position will utilize research, best practices, communication and marketing to make the campus community a safe place. 

What You'll Do:

•  Leads the University's sexual and relationship violence prevention, and substance misuse prevention programming and communication campaigns. 
  *Develops and implements educational programming and learning opportunities which promote student personal health and well-being, including consent, healthy relationships, harm reduction, community and personal safety.
  *Increases university awareness and knowledge on topics such as: sexual assault and relationship violence, healthy behaviors related to substance use, healthy relationships, consent, risk assessment, bystander intervention, supporting survivors, assessing student substance use, on- and off-campus resources and university policies; coordinates workshops, presentations, trainings, guest speakers and other events on these topics.
  *Trains peer health educators on harm reduction, addiction, recovery, substance use disorders, sexual violence response, and other related content. Provides oversight and consultation for peer health educators substance use/misuse prevention and sexual health programming.
  *Creates and provides trainings to student leaders, faculty, staff, the University Board members and its advisors.
  *Advises clubs and organizations related to sexual violence education, harm reduction, support and prevention on campus.
  *Serves on university-wide health and wellness committees, task forces and other initiatives.
• Coordinates assessment efforts related to substance use/misuse and sexual violence at DePaul, including target populations such as adult students, residential students, commuter students, student athletes, fraternity and sorority members, students of color and LGBTQ students. *Conceptualizes, implements and documents assessment projects aimed at understanding alcohol and substance use/misuse on campus, as well as changes in use/misuse over time.  
  *Assists in developing, updating, and assessing efficacy of Vinny Vow bystander intervention training.
• Ensures DePaul's compliance with the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act 
  *Coordinates the delivery of the annual notification letter to students and employees about DePaul's alcohol and other substance policies.
  *Writes the Biennial Review every two years as mandated by law; collaborates with campus partners to ensure the integrity of this document.
• Supervision of Interns and Graduate Level Students 
  *Provides supervision as directed to graduate health intern and other interns that serve the office.
• Develops and maintains collaborations with community resources for support and education related to sexual and relationship violence and substance misuse prevention 
  *Serves as Survivor Support Advocate in conjunction with the Office of Gender Equity
  *Serves as lead provider of substance use assessment related to sanctions including BASICS and CHOICES workshops
  *Provides evidence based, holistic, and empathic brief counseling to students facing difficulties related to health and wellness related issues taking place inside and outside of the classroom.  
• Reports to the Director of Health Promotion and Wellness for major programming and financial decisions but has direct input into decisions related to departmental goals.  Provides direct supervision to graduate level interns and assistants as directed, including 1 hour/week of clinical supervision.
• Utilizes Pro-card for purchases necessary for service provision.

 

What You'll Need:

• Master’s Degree in Student Affairs, Higher Education, College Student Personnel, Counseling, Public Health or related field required. 
  3 to 5 years of professional experience required in counseling, education, community health, public health or related field required (2 years of relevant graduate experience will equate to 1 year of professional experience). 
• Illinois license in Counseling or Social Work and/or 40 hour sexual assault or domestic violence crisis intervention training preferred.
• This position will require certification as a 40 hour survivor support advocate within 6 months of hire.
• Basic use of Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel and associated software systems.  
• Understanding and use of DePaul's Vincentian personalism, professionalism and community service roles. 
• Some evening and weekend hours as needed.
• This position requires 80% in office work.

Perks:

• Working for a stable and well-known University that values diversity and inclusion.
• Top choice medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Retirement plan matching contribution of 10%.
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
• Generous paid time off, sick time, holidays, floating holidays, and more!

For consideration, please include a resume and cover letter.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement:
Guided by an ethic of Vincentian personalism and professionalism, DePaul compassionately upholds the dignity of all members of its diverse, multi-faith, and inclusive community. We seek to hire collaborative, open-minded, and dedicated professionals who are committed to advancing our university mission to making education accessible to all, with special attention to including underserved and underrepresented communities. Successful candidates thrive in an environment where ideas and perspectives representing a wide variety of cultures, backgrounds and experiences are welcome and supported.

Required Background Check:

Employment at DePaul University is contingent on passing a background check. Only final candidates who are extended an offer of employment will undergo a background check.

Mandated Reporting of Child Abuse & Neglect:

Upon accepting an offer of employment with the university, you will also be required to sign an Acknowledgement of Mandated Reporter Status at the time of hire. A mandated reporter is required to make a report to the Illinois DCFS Hotline whenever there is reasonable cause to believe that a child known to them in their professional or official capacity may be abused or neglected. For more information, please visit the following pages:

  
  


DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.