Health Promotion Specialist, Mental Health

Health Promotion Specialist, Mental Health Job no: 556401 Work type: Staff

Location:

San José

Categories:

Unit 2•CSUEU•Health Care Support, Probationary, Health Professionals, Full Time Job Summary San José State University's Student Wellness Center (SWC) is dedicated to advancing the holistic health and well-being of its diverse student population. Reporting to the Director of Wellness and Health Promotion, The Health Promotion Specialist, Mental Health plays a key role in designing, implementing, and evaluating campus-wide initiatives that promote mental health, resilience, and help-seeking behaviors. Key Responsibilities Plan and lead mental health workshops and programs for students Create and manage health education content and online resources Train and support Peer Health Educators Partner with campus and community groups to promote student well-being Lead campus-wide mental health and prevention initiatives Track program outcomes and make improvements based on data Support events, meetings, and wellness center activities Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Comprehensive knowledge of health education theory, research, program design, implementation, evaluation, and higher-education standards; familiarity with student development theories. Demonstrated knowledge of the socio-ecological model and how to incorporate universal, selective, and indicated prevention strategies Ability to apply preventive health principles in student counseling and educational settings, with an understanding of the relationship between health and academic success Demonstrated commitment to diversity, social justice, and cultural competence, with strong collaboration skills in multidisciplinary and multicultural environments Ability to organize, promote, and facilitate health education programs, events, and public presentations using appropriate educational materials and communication strategies Ability to mentor student employees (peer educators) with an emphasis on strengths development, while providing regular feedback and connecting student work to academic, internship, fieldwork, and career goals. Effective communication across a variety of venues, including appropriate use of English grammar, professional correspondence, and the ability to draft business reports, presentations, customer service, and public relations Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, manage sensitive communications, and comply with state, federal, CSU, and SJSU policies and procedures Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and perform effectively in a detail-oriented environment Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent in an approved program in health education or a related health field Equivalent to one (1) to two (2) years of progressively responsible health education experience or combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities Preferred Qualifications A Master's Degree in Public Health or related field Mental Health First Aid certification (or equivalent) At least two (2) years of experience designing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating effective programming At least two (2) years of experience as a student supervisor, lead, and/or mentor Experience planning and delivering health programming about mental health Demonstrated experience developing and delivering health promotion programming for diverse populations Compensation

Classification:

Health Educator

Anticipated Hiring Range:

$6,631/month•$7,037/month (Step 10•Step 13)

CSU Salary Range:

$5,549/month•$8,083/month (Step 1•Step 20) San José State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary. For more information on programs available, please see the Employee Benefits Summary.