Outreach Associate Jobs in Lafayette, LA (NOW HIRING)

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

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Location:

Claremont, CA

Job Posting Title:

Job Details and Requirement:

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The individual must possess knowledge, skills and ability to be able to successfully perform the essential functions of the position or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

• Demonstrated ability to implement prevention services, as evidenced by training, participation, and experience in designing and implementing outreach services to a diverse population.
• Strong ability and knowledge base to build successful partnerships in fostering education and prevention including but not limited to substance use, suicide awareness, anxiety, depression and social isolation.
• Knowledge of the challenges and concerns of college students at private residential campuses.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse staff, faculty and student population
• Strong written oral and verbal communication in English.
• Exhibits professionalism, and teamwork in all aspects of the work
• Dedication and effectiveness in working as a team, as well as independently.
• Knowledge of the unique mental health challenges of diverse student populations, including individuals from ethnically and racially diverse backgrounds, individuals representing varying gender and sexual orientations, and identities, international students, scholar-activists, and student athletes.

Education/Experience: Must have a master's degree in counseling or clinical psychology, Social Work or Mental Health Counseling or a related field. Must have one to two years of related experience in the mental health field. Must have work experience with college students.

Supervisory Responsibility: Yes.

• Supervising Mental Health & Wellness Ambassadors student employees or MSW Graduate Interns who support programming.
  

Time Type: Full-time, 11 months (off June)

Work Model: On-Campus

Work Schedule: This is a full time position working 40 hours per week, 11 months per year from July to May (off the month of June) The hours for this position are from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. These hours may vary due to needs of the College or department.

Compensation: Budgeted Salary Range: $5,858.67 -$5,950.00 per month

Pitzer College is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Our benefits package includes competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance,

retirement savings plans, generous paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, bereavement, etc.), tuition reimbursement, tuition exchange program participation and more.

Physical Requirements: Check all that apply.

This position is generally a sedentary position. Must be able to:

• Sit for prolonged time
• Stand/walk for prolonged time
• Operate a computer keyboard/mouse for prolonged time
• Communicate with others by: Email, In-Person, Telephone, and Video Conference
• Read printed materials and read a computer screen
• Work in a standard office setting
• Use standard office equipment (large capacity copier, filing cabinet, fax machine, etc.)
• Assist with the set-up and teardown of event tables, signage and other materials
• Reach outward, over shoulder and behind head
• Do repetitive motion with
• Stoop, bend, twist, turn, kneel, crawl and squat
• Have strong stamina
• Push/pull up to 50 pounds and carry up to 20 pounds
• Drive a electric cart and standard vehicle
  

Classifications:

Yes AB1825

Yes FERPA

Yes, Mandatory Reporter

Yes Responsible Employee

Yes CSA Reporter

Instructions: Only qualified applicants please.

Application Materials: Upload the following materials to complete your application:

• Cover Letter: Indicate your reason for interest in this position, describe how your qualifications make youan ideal candidate, and explain which of Pitzer's core values best relates to your own.
• Resume: List relevant qualifications and dates of experience.
• Professional References: References will be contacted for select applicants and advance notice will be provided. Provide the names of at least three (3) individuals who can speak to your professional qualifications. Include their business titles, contact information and an indication of how you are acquainted with them (e.g., former supervisor, coworker, etc.).

Employment Requirements
Employment is contingent upon a candidate possessing the knowledge, skills and abilities to be able to successfully perform the essential duties of the position, or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. Employment is also contingent upon new employees providing documents verifying U.S. citizenship or, for aliens, documents verifying legal permission to work in the United States. For positions requiring the use of a college-owned vehicle, employment is contingent upon a driving record acceptable to the colleges' automobile liability insurance. Final candidates in all staff positions will be required to undergo a background investigation; in addition some positions may require a physical lift test and pulmonary function test.

Covid-19Vaccination

Pitzer College has mandated the COVID-19 vaccination for all employees. New employees are required to show proof of full vaccination, including booster, against COVID-19 or request a Pitzer College approved medical or religious exemption on or before their first day of employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination

Pitzer College adheres to both the letter and the spirit of Equal Employment opportunity and Affirmative Action. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, disability, medical condition, or veteran status, in the administration of its admission policies, educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other College-administered programs, and employment policies. Pitzer strongly encourages candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

Safety Report

In compliance with applicable law, Pitzer College publishes an annual report containing statistical information concerning the occurrence of crime on campus and adjacent thereto, as well as policies and practices concerning security. A copy of this report is online at http://www.cuc.claremont.edu/cs/index.asp or by contacting The Claremont Colleges Department of Campus Safety: 251 E. Eleventh Street, Claremont, CA 91711-3947; (909) 621-8170.

Reporting Definitions

• Campus Security Authority Reporter (CSA): Employees responsible for reporting crimes that are disclosed to them, so that crime statistics reporting is as accurate as possible.
• Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act Reporter (FERPA): Employees with access to student records and information must adhere to the privacy protection requirements under FERPA, which restricts what student information may be disclosed and to whom.
• Mandatory Reporter: Employees who have frequent contact with children are required to report all known or suspected cases of child abuse or neglect.
• Responsible Employee: Any employee who has the authority to take action to redress sexual violence, who has been given the duty of reporting incidents of sexual violence or any other misconduct by students to the Title IX Coordinator or other appropriate School designee; or whom a student could reasonably believe has this authority or duty.