Description:
The Sexual Health Lead Peer will focus on educating and promoting safe sexual health of students on Southern Utah University Campus. They will be highly trained individuals on sexual health and safe sex practices. They will serve as a bridge to the Wellness Center and the Counseling and Psychological Services. The Sexual Health Lead Peer will offer a non-judgmental space to talk and educate students about various sexual health practices. They are here to listen and desire to make a positive difference in the lives of SUU students.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Attend all trainings/meetings to teach peer education programs
- Practice teaching the assigned sexual health education program
- Present mental health education programs to campus and student groups in the
classroom and as a speaker to clubs or other on campus groups
- Speak to classrooms about services offered in Health & Wellness Center
- Participate in other health and wellness programs
- Be committed to the program for at least 2 semesters
- Network with professors/instructors and other campus groups to create opportunities
for sexual health education programs.
- Maintain confidentiality where needed
- Be a resource
- Recruit 1-2 peer educators into the program for the following year
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits:
- Knowledge
- Valuable work experience
- Friendship, support, fun
- Job recommendations
- Provides leadership, group process, and public speaking training
- Provides valuable contacts within the Southern Utah University College community
Qualifications:
- Interest in sexual health
- Good oral communication skills
- Flexible schedule. Able to work occasional evenings.
- Able to work independently and in groups
- Willing to work in a collaborative environment
- Not afraid to ask questions