Federal Work Study - CWC Gator-2-Gator Graduate Trainer Student Assistant

Federal Work Study Student Assistant

Federal Work Study Student Assistant to assist with training activities for the Gator-2-Gator peer support program within the Counseling & Wellness Center. Gator-2-Gator is a peer support program where students are trained to support peers experiencing distress. Gator 2 Gator provides 30-minute consultations for personal support and/or referral information about helpful resources. The Gator-2-Gator Graduate Student Assistant is responsible for providing Gator-2-Gator training, consultation, and support for UF students, faculty, and staff.

Responsibilities include:

• Conducting a minimum of two Gator-2-Gator trainings on a monthly basis.
• Facilitating weekly Gator-2-Gator consultation meetings ambassadors providing G2G peer support on campus.
• Attending Gator-2-Gator program planning and implementation meetings.
• Assisting with scheduling and coordinating Gator-2-Gator program trainings.
• Other similar duties as directed by supervisor.

Expected salary: $14.00/hour.

Required qualifications:

• Federal Work Study Award (Please check in with UF Financial Aid to determine eligibility)
• Graduate student in psychology, counselor education, or a counseling-related field.
• Able to work a minimum of 10 hours per week.
• Not concurrently employed anywhere else on the UF campus using Federal Work Study.
• Requires access to personal computer and internet.
• Able to commit to 2-3 semesters of Gator-2-Gator service.

Preferred:

• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to pay attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as carrying or moving CWC outreach and communication materials if needed.
• Positive, friendly, and professional attitude.
• Reliable, good follow-through.

Special instructions to applicants:
In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health assessment required:
No.