This position's primary responsibilities are to successfully implement and support the Peer2Peer Program and Campus Chapters, at South Dakota colleges and universities. Peer2Peer is a mentor program for students to support other students. Campus Chapters provide support and connection to prioritize mental health and suicide prevention in campus communities.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Directly support campus programs at college campuses on the eastern part of South Dakota.
- Assist in recruiting mentors and mentees, train mentors, match mentors, and facilitate group activities with mentors and mentees.
- Provide suicide prevention and mental health outreach and education.
- Complete all required documentation and reporting.
- Bachelor’s degree in social services or related field; master’s degree preferred.
- Demonstrated interest in human services.
- Experience with public speaking and presenting.
- Demonstrated interest/knowledge in suicide prevention.
- Strong oral and written English language skills.
- Working knowledge of computers and software programs.
- Offers of employment contingent upon acceptable criminal background check.