Peer Educator Job Description
Peer educator
provides group facilitation in various topics related to the setting in which they work, including topics such as substance use, wellness, boundaries, self-esteem, healthy relationships, etc.
Peer Educator Duties & Responsibilities
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Help the Peer Educator team research, plan, develop, and implement campus-wide awareness and education passive campaigns through print, social media, and other means of communication
Oakland, CA
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Assesses community health needs and health status indicators
Serves as a consultant to community resources on health education issues and initiatives
Recruits, trains and directs personnel and volunteers
Refer interested individuals to a health care system for cancer screening education, or, when appropriate, refer interested individuals to community resources per the referral algorithm
Develop new or adapt existing educational materials for cultural appropriateness and distribute to priority populations as appropriate
Build relationships with community members, community gatekeepers, and local health care providers (especially those that have access to and provide services to the identified priority populations)
Facilitate Health Education classes and workshops with various University offices, including Residence Life, University Recreation, Counseling Center, The Responsible Sexuality Committee
Peer Educator Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Peer Educator
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: CPI, CPR, HIV
Education for Peer Educator
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the peer educator job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as University and Associate Degree in Counseling, Psychology, Graduate, Education, Health, Sociology, Communication, Public Health, Social Service, Social Work
Skills for Peer Educator
Desired skills for peer educator include:
Priority populations as outlined
Bystander intervention
Consent
Healthy masculinity
Healthy relationships
Positive sexuality
University community and needs
Desktop publishing
PC software
Social media
Desired experience for peer educator includes:
Demonstrate a sincere concern for others, their well-being and quality of life
Strong verbal communication skills (large groups and one-on-one)
Ability to speak publicly in a positive, engaging, interactive, and nonjudgmental manner
Ability to facilitate group discussions and include all members of the audience
Ability to show concern and empathy in a one-on-one information-sharing format
Ability to function in a group, both as a leader and as a supportive team member
Peer Educator Examples
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Peer Educator Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is looking to fill the role of peer educator. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for peer educator
- Serve as a University role model and advocate for responsible and healthy lifestyle choices
- Attend all mandatory trainings and meetings
- All other duties as assigned by the Lead Health Educator, the Health Educator, and the Graduate Assistant
- Assist in developing and implementing educational and social programs geared towards education of wellness, alcohol, sexual health and other drug issues
- Manage communication related to workshop requests and event
- Complete required training and periodic training updates
- Commit to at least 1 workshop per week
- Deliver stroke workshops incorporating various learning techniques and formats (lectures, group discussions, role playing)
- Responsible for safeguarding and care of Stroke Ready program materials and devices
- Maintain adequate inventory/supply of workshop materials and submit timely requests for replenishing
Qualifications for peer educator
- Dedication to health education and wellness, health promotion, and the peer health education program
- Ability to develop informational and marketing materials for use in print and online
- Completion of an Adult Education Instructor course or completion within one (1) year of hire
- Experience teaching or facilitating adult learning
- Two (2) years’ experience or part-time equivalent supporting individuals with behavioral health challenges
- Successful completion of Peer Support Training or Peer Employment Training
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Our company is looking for a peer educator. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for peer educator
- Attend Stroke Ready staff meetings, as needed
- Distribute program assessment tools
- Provide monthly updates on progress with workshop delivery
- Submit all workshop documentation in timely fashion
- Arriving for workshops on time and dressed appropriately
- Actively participate in peer educator training and certification programs as required
- Assist with the development and implementation of in-person outreach and education events related to a variety of wellness topics, including but not limited to physical and mental health, use and abuse of alcohol and other drugs, and managing stress and sleep in a college environment
- Assist in the development and distribution of program materials, including distributing flyers and publicity representing the Dean of Students Office at events and brief presentations
- Staff tabling events throughout the year to promote awareness of healthy behaviors
- Conduct outreach to various student organizations to create opportunities for collaboration on educational outreach to their members
Qualifications for peer educator
- Ability to articulate facts about health-enhancing behaviors and dispel myths and misperceptions
- Willing to seek to understand each member’s unique circumstances, personal preferences, and goals and incorporate them into daily work any needed crisis response to help members regain a sense of control
- Strong presentation, communication, writings, and typing/computer skills
- Strong background in health education, peer health navigation, case management or relevant life experience (minimum one year)
- Demonstrated experience working with transgender women of color (minimum 3 years)
- Demonstrated experience with individual-level and group facilitation or relevant life experience (minimum 1 years)
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Our company is growing rapidly and is looking to fill the role of peer educator. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for peer educator
- Act as a role model and positive voice on campus in promoting greater health-conscious attitudes and challenging campus social norms where appropriate
- Assist with program assessment, including contributing to the development of an end-of-year report
- Assist with administrative work, including data management, as needed
- Manage administrative processes and communication (both electronically and in person) related to support of student clubs/organizations, including annual recognition, management of information in the database, review of activity reports and development of new clubs
- Provide 1-on-1 and group activity planning consultations to provide general information, referrals, coaching and education
- Complete other administrative tasks as needed, including room reservations, scheduling meetings, making copies, managing registration forms, assembling training materials
- Lead in development & maintenance of online educational tools, trainings and tutorials for clubs
- Oversee processes for data collection, assessment and evaluation
- Staff daily office hours to support drop-in advising and support for students
- Manage communication related to workshop requests and event RSVPs
Qualifications for peer educator
- Sensitivity to controversial and personal topics that are sometimes embarrassing, and have a willingness to talk candidly about them
- Demonstrated experience in HIV prevention (minimum 1 year)
- HIV testing & counseling certification
- Knowledgeable with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, Power Point)
- Must be able to attend weekly leadership meetings during weekday business hours
- Must be able to attend one evening meeting per week in addition to outreach as needed
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Our growing company is hiring for a peer educator. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for peer educator
- Represent SLI at campus-wide committees, events, and campus Involvement fairs
- Uphold the values of Student Leadership & Involvement
- Staff signature SLI events and programming each term
- Engage in ongoing training, professional development and community building
- Work collaboratively with the campus Health Educator to create a strategic plan for peer-led health education
- Remain available and in contact with all PHEs to maintain communication and forward progress towards established goals
- Build relationships with the volunteers to encourage their leadership development and group cohesiveness
- Oversee the work of the volunteer PHEs
- Maintain organized calendar of upcoming presentations and events
- Record notes for all PHE meetings
Qualifications for peer educator
- Open mind to cultures, practices, and identities different from your own
- Must be able to commit to 20 hours per week Spring, Summer, and Fall 2018 semesters
- Organization/managerial skills
- Skills in development of basic marketing materials (fliers for events)
- Ability to work with groups, departments, and established marketing channels to promote initiatives
- Be enrolled as a full-time or part-time student at UM–Flint for Winter and Fall 2018
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Our innovative and growing company is hiring for a peer educator. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for peer educator
- Delegate tasks to work-groups and maintaining contact with work-group leaders to ensure follow-through and completion
- Provide justification statements for GOHS PHE budget use
- Ensure PHE resource rooms are organized and well-maintained
- Seek out opportunities to work collaboratively with student organizations and other departments to create, publicize, and deliver health promotion programs and events
- Serve as a health information and referral resource
- Perform other duties as assigned and as determined as the position evolves
- Assist in the day-to-day operations of the center, including but not limited to answering phones, collecting mail, opening and closing the center, copying and filing, engaging with visitors and guests, overseeing communications to campus, and scheduling
- Design, develop, and facilitate original workshops for students that introduce, frame, and advance aspects of identity, social change, and equity
- Assist in the creation of marketing materials, coordinating annual programs and events, and introducing new creative ways to engage the campus
- Attend and participate in regularly scheduled student staff meetings, trainings, and development opportunities
Qualifications for peer educator
- Must be enrolled a minimum of 12 hours at KU
- Must be a role model for responsible and healthy lifestyle choices and enthusiastic about educating peers on wellness issues
- Must possess strong verbal skills and the desire to present information to peers
- Must demonstrate the ability to work with individuals and groups in a leadership capacity
- Class, Work, Academic, and Volunteer Schedule for Spring, Fall 2018 and Spring 2019
- Must be able to commit to 20 hours per week Fall 2018 and Spring 2019 semesters