Student Wellness Specialist

Overview

Student Wellness Specialist (Community Health Educator - Intermediate Professional) in Penn State's Health Promotion and Wellness (HPW). Provides individual health promotion services to students with alcohol or cannabis policy and/or legal violations. The Community Health Educator reports to an Assistant Director.

• Provide individual alcohol and cannabis education services.
• Deliver brief screening, 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 about alcohol and cannabis for fraternities, sororities, student organizations, and academic classes.
• Assist with the development and implementation of health promotion initiatives, as needed.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of and experience with the Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students (BASICS) program and motivational interviewing.
• Knowledge of and experience with health promotion theory and evidence-based prevention and intervention strategies.
• Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) certification.

• Ability to work with secure and confidential student information, including the ability to work in an electronic medical record.
• Ability to maintain high standards for evidence-based practice set by relevant professional organizations.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to take initiative and have flexibility to adapt to shifting workload demands.
• Ability to work with a schedule that may include occasional evening and weekend hours.
• Ethical decision-making and the ability to be a flexible and collaborative team member.
• Ability to foster a positive climate among a diverse group of staff and students.

• Master's Degree
• 1+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
• Required
  
  Certifications:
  
  None

Health Promotion and Wellness is a department within the Division of Student Affairs that provides health promotion programs, services, and events for undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. The mission of HPW is to cultivate a community that supports student success, well-being, and the pursuit of lifelong health.

Applications and all supporting materials must be submitted via Workday. Interested candidates should upload a cover letter and resume.

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $46,400.00 - $67,300.00.

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.

Penn State is an equal opportunity 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 .

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness and a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives and inclusion, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive.

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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.