Center for Behavioral Health Job Openings

LIVE-IN HOUSE MONITOR
UNIQUE HOUSING OPPORTUNITY
Education: High School Diploma/GED
Free Rent including Stipend. Responsibilities include: staff coverage during the overnight shift for group home, supervision and security of the group home residents during the overnight shift, able to establish rapport with other people, respond to crisis at any time during nightshift and have good judgment in working independently. In exchange for these responsibilities, overnight house monitor receives rent, utilities, stipend and some hourly pay. Month split with another monitor.
Excellent opportunity for a student in social service.
Position Available: Bloomington, IN Center
(1-01-2007)

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN
Part-Time Position (15-30hrs./wk)
Education: High School Diploma/GED
Experience and/or training in a social service is preferred.
Job Description: Provides direct supportive services to program participants as assigned by supervisor. Monitor client activities, complete documentation and orient new participants to the facility and to program policies/rules. Assure program maintains standards compliance. Provide crisis intervention. Planning Therapeutic Recreation for groups. Steering department philosophy toward purposeful interventions and therapies. Work with and assist other clinical staff on special projects and duties, lead group activities with clients; communicate professionally and respectfully with clients and treatment team. Previous mental health/residential experience with favorable references is preferred.
Job Requirements: Computer literacy (Microsoft Office: Word and Outlook) and satisfactory verbal and written communication skills for utilizing electronic clinical record system; flexibility and ability to work independently. Must have a flexible schedule. Weekends required. Satisfactory driving record and reliable transportation required.
Position available: Bloomington (PHP Dept), IN Center (11-01-2007)
Martinsville (PHP Dept), IN Center (1-15-08)

CONTACT
Center for Behavioral Health
Attn: Amber Reeves, HR Specialist
645 South Rogers Street
Bloomington, IN 47403
mailto:resume@the-center.org
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
CBH is an EOE
Minorities Encouraged To Apply

Incorporation of Strength-Based, Positive Youth Development Principles in Juvenile Justice

During his recent sabbatical, Dr. Barton visited several juvenile justice programs around the country that were attempting to adopt practices based on strength-based, positive youth development principles. Although the dominant perspective in juvenile justice has long been problem-focused, operating from a deficit model, some practitioners have recently adopted a vastly different perspective, focused on promoting supports and opportunities intended to maximize the likelihood that youth will develop positively to their fullest potential.

The focus of this exploratory study was to determine: a) the extent to which strengths-based, positive youth development-focused practice is actually occurring in selected programs; b) structural and functional aspects of organizations that are (or are not) aligned with these practices; and c) factors that have facilitated or hindered the implementation of these practices.

BROWN BAG PRESENTATION/ INFORMAL QUESTION & ANSWER PERIOD FRIDAY Feb. 29, 2008 12:00—1:00 IUPUI Campus ES 4130 Bring your lunch, questions and comments

Study Abroad in Mexico

Another opportunity for studying abroad! Dr. Christina Gringeri leads students and professionals on a learning/service experience to Cuernavaca Mexico. If you would like to take advantage of this great opportunity, please complete the application online as soon as possible. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn more Spanish, appreciate Mexican culture and history, and be involved in international community service. The link below will take you directly to our program page on the International Center's website, and you can access the application from there.

http://www.sa.utah.edu/inter/sap/summer/mexico.asp

We'd love to have you join us in Mexico!

Dr. Gringeri's contact information is found below:

Christina E. Gringeri

Associate Professor

College of Social Work

University of Utah 84112-0260

801-581-4864

Community Organizers Wanted

Anyone interested in a career working for community change to apply The Direct Action & Research Training (DART) Center unites people together to powerfully address the systems that create and perpetuate injustice. We have built powerful community organizations in Florida,
Ohio, Michigan, Virginia, Kentucky, and Indiana. By combining on-the-job experience with classroom instruction, the DART Organizers Institute has become a national leader in developing
superior, professional community organizers. Graduates of our program have led sweeping changes across major metropolitan cities on issues such as affordable housing, accessible healthcare, equitable public education policies, and others.

If you are seeking a career in community organizing and possess a passion for service and community change, then we encourage you to apply for the DART Organizers Institute.
To find out more, please visit the “Become an Organizer” section of our website: www.thedartcenter.org or call DART at: 785-841-2680.

IUSA Group Looking for Social Work Representative

We're looking for a Social Work major to run on our IUSA Ticket (Big Red) to represent Social Work students in the IUSA Congress. If you'd like to do it, it'd be about 6 hours a month for all of next year. If you don't want to do it, we would really appreciate it if you could perhaps recommend someone to us.

If interested contact Andrew Hahn at awhahn@indiana.edu

Sexual Health Seminar by Mary A. Ott, MD

Date: Mar 6, 2008
Time: Noon - 1:00 PM

March 6, 2008, 12:00 pm-1:00 pm in Indiana Memorial Union-Oak Room _ "Will boys really be boys? A developmental approach to relationships and sexuality among adolescent men" _ Mary A. Ott, MD _ Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, Section of Adolescent Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis
More Contact Info: CSHP@indiana.edu
Location: Oak Room, IMU
Web site: http://www.sexualhealth.indiana.edu/seminars.html
Cost: Free

Kadosh (1999): A Film Festival Celebrating Women's History Month

Date: Feb 29, 2008
Time: 3:00 PM

The Indiana University History Department presents: Women's History on Film, a festival celebrating Women's History Month at the Monroe County Public Library, free and open to the public Presenting: Kadosh (1999): A drama about the meaning of patriarchy in ultra-orthodox Jewish Society

More Contact Info: Professor Maria Bucur-Deckard
Location: Monroe County Public Library (Meeting Room 1C)
Cost: FREE

Are you in a relationship? Try Group Counseling

In a relationship and looking for counseling or wanting to know how to make a great relationship even better? The GLBT office will be sponsoring a couples group aimed at improving same-sex and opposite-sex relationships! The group is free and will be conducted in the evenings to accommodate busy daytime schedules. If interested please contact Alison Marks at glbtcoun@indiana.comor 812-855-0916 for more information!

Spring Shadow Mentors Needed

The Office of Community and School Partnerships is looking for students to become a mentor for our Spring Shadow Program! The mission of this program is to invite high school students to enjoy the Bloomington campus while learning about the university's academic environment through interaction with college students, staff and faculty. During their stay student participants will reside in the residence halls, attend classes and take part in various activities with their mentors. The program dates are March 23-25 and March 30-April 1. We will have training sessions for Mentors to go over all the details. For questions or to request an application contact: cpartner@indiana.edu or call The Office of Community and School Partnerships at 812-856-5935

Internship Writing, Reporting, Marketing, Editorial

Job Location: All Indiana
Job Title: Online Content Writer for IraqiExponent.com

Job Description: IraqiExponent.com, a news site that keeps its coverage focused on major issues not reported by the mass media. Our opinions free for all, offers an unpaid telecommuting position. We are looking to hire more employees and are looking for a candidate to hire via the intern process. We offer interns the opportunity to work independently, while receiving guidance from our editors, on varied assignments. These may include researching and writing articles, opinions, and taking part in discussions on our message board. The intern would be able to help shape his or her own position with IraqiExponent.com, so that both our organization and s/he are able to reach our goals. The schedule is very flexible, and we can adjust your workload according to how much time you can commit.

Qualifications: We are looking in particular for someone interested in developing skills as a writer/editor, specifically of online content. Important qualifications include: solid writing ability -- writing samples will be requested (English major or minor a plus); excellent proofreading skills, and high communication skills; some knowledge of internet research via search engines will be very helpful; interest in news and politics; ability to work independently; knowledge of (or willingness to learn about) online communities, in particular message boards/forums; organization skills; and, hopefully, a sense of humor, curiosity and enthusiasm!

How to Apply: First, please visit http://IraqiExponent.com and read some of the articles on the front page; this may help you see whether our topics and format interest you. If so, send an email describing your background (school, hobbies, work) and your hopes for what this internship might provide. What are your career goals? Include the usual info about when you can start, whether you're comfortable working independently (with guidance from us, of course), and how much time you feel you can commit. Finally, please attach two or three writing samples.

Contact e-mail: John Segovia john@iraqiexponent.org

Monroe County Community School Corporation (MCCSC) Volunteer Opportunity

Adult Basic Education/ General Education Development (ABE/GED) & English as a Second Language (ESL)http://www.adult.mccsc.edu/

If you:

• Care about teens and adults who are working toward achieving their educational goals
• Have a positive attitude and a strong interest in lifelong learning
• Can schedule 1-5 hours a week as a literacy volunteer
• Are available to meet with the Volunteer Coordinator and classroom teacher for optimum placement and training
• Can commit to tutoring or other assistance for at least 6 months

...then we'd love to hear from you!

Current Specific Needs:

* Tutors for day and evening adult basic education classes, working one-on-one or with small groups
* Tutors for ESL learners, to help with basic English pronunciation; morning or afternoon classes; evening classes starting in mid-September
* Tutors for teens; mostly day classes, though other arrangements can be made
* Assistants for working with learners with special needs; Tue & Thur afternoons
* Helpers to distribute marketing materials; any time; your own transportation needed
If we could please fill this questionnaire form out and bring to the mailbox of John Segovia, located at La Casa Latino Cultural Center (715 E 7th Street, Bloomington, IN 47408).

Middle Way House Childcare Positions

Early Morning Supervisor
Childcare Assistant/ Van Driver
Childcare Assistant
For more information contact Mandi Priest-Redden, Middle Way House Childcare Coordinator, 812-337-4510

Law School Prep Program

The University of Iowa College of Law will be hosting the 2008 Philip G. Hubbard Law School Preparation Program (PLUS), 2-27 June The program seeks to support diversity in the legal profession by inspiring students from groups historically under-represented in the law to become lawyers and by providing them with the skills and assistance that will strengthen their preparation for law school. Participants will receive a stipend, free room and a meal card; some assistance for travel expenses may also be available upon request. For more information and to apply to the program, visit the program website at http://www.law.uiowa.edu/hubbard/index.php.

Although the program will be held at The University of Iowa, participants are not obligated to attend The University of Iowa College of Law. At least six other law schools also sponsor a PLUS program. These schools are:

• University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bown School of Law, Little Rock, Arkansas http://www.law.ualr.edu/admissions/PLUS/
• University of California-Davis School of Law, Davis, California http://www.law.ucdavis.edu/admissions/outreach.shtml
• Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago-Kent College of Law, Chicago, Illinois http://www.kentlaw.edu/adm/plus/
• University of Nebraska College of Law, Lincoln, Nebraska http://law.unl.edu/admissions/prelawinstitute
• Santa Clara University School of Law, Santa Clara, California http://www.scu.edu/law/admissions/plus-program.cfm
• Villanova University School of Law, Villanova, PA http://www.law.vill.edu/admissions/prelawprogram/

Spring CASA Training

Looking for an opportunity to give back to your community? To make a difference? To use your skills? The abused and neglected children of Monroe County need your help. As a Court Appointed Special Advocate you will help to ensure that the best interests of the child remain the focus of the justice and welfare system. Monroe County CASA volunteers must be age 21 or older, able to travel outside of Monroe County and able to commit to one to two years of service. Training will be held on Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to noon, May 7th through June 13th. Application deadline is April 18. For more information contact: Catherine at 339-1551 ext. 24 or monroecasa@sbcglobal.net.

Daffodil Days Campaign Volunteers

Bring sunshine to your business, organization or family! The American Cancer Society Hoosier Hills Area Service Center is inviting volunteers to help spread hope through their annual Daffodil Days Campaign. They are currently seeking individuals in Monroe County to facilitate the order, payment and delivery of daffodils among businesses, organizations or family and friends. Proceeds help fight cancer through research, education, advocacy and service. Contact them today to receive an order form. Daffodils Days will be celebrated Monday, March 24 and the order deadline is Friday, March 14. All ages welcome! For more information contact: Bradley Stevenson at 336-8423 or bradley.stevenson@cancer.org (www.cancer.org).

Chambers' Franklin Initiative Reality Store

Get real at the upcoming Reality Store on Thursday, March 6th at Tri-North Middle School. The Reality Store, organized by the Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce, is an excellent way to connect with students and help them learn what working (and living) in the real world
is all about. One hundred volunteers are needed to staff booths and advise students on how they can spend their ?salaries? to make ends meet. Shifts are 7:45-10:20 a.m., 10:10 a.m.-12:20 p.m. and/or 12:45-2:30 p.m. Minimum age is 18. For more information contact: Matt
Wysocki at 336-6381 or mwysocki@ChamberBloomington.org (www.ChamberBloomington.org).

Are You Going Abroad?

The Hutton International Experiences Program offers financial awards for:

• Study Abroad
• Overseas Research
• International Internships
• Student Teaching in another country
• Volunteer-Service Abroad

If you are an IU-Bloomington Undergraduate with a cumulative IU GPA of 3.3 or higher, OR a major GPA of 3.7 or higher, then visit us at www.indiana.edu/~iubhonor/hds/overseas.php. Any IU-Bloomington undergraduate may apply. You do not have to be a member of the Hutton Honors College.

Online Application Deadlines: Summer 2008 March 7
Fall 2008 March 21
Spring 2009 October 31

Questions? Email us at hiep@indiana.edu

Graduate School Information Roundtable Master of Social Work

George Warren Brown School of Social Work will be hosting a discussion on Thursday, February 28, 2008, Classroom Building, Room 100 from 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

(Application Fee Waiver for Those In Attendance)

Questions? Please Contact:
Richard Sigg, Admissions Recruiter
Phone: 314.935.4382
Toll Free: 877.321.2426
E-mail: rsigg@wustl.edu

The Brown School is the #2 MSW program in the country.
―US News & World Report

Reaping the Harvest of a Lifetime; The Path of the Sage

Elderhood is a time of unparalleled inner growth, a time when we can revitalize our lives with new meaning and make a positive difference in the world. It is never too soon or too late to walk the path of the Sage. This workshop will take you on a journey through the sage-ing process a) promoting a conscious approach to aging, dispelling the myths and affirming the second half of life, b) using contemplative skills to connect with one’s own inner wisdom, c) demonstrating how forgiveness is a gift we give ourselves, d) exploring libido, the life instinct, and thanatos, the instinct for completion, e) teaching how to live with compassion serving as mentors, healers in society, and stewards of the planet. . .

Date: March 8th – 9th, Saturday & Sunday
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Days Inn Airport (3 minutes east of airport, Park Fletcher)
5860 Fortune Circle W
Indianapolis, IN 46241
317-248-0621
Tuition: $250
Information: Rosemary Cox
574-271-7996
rmzestcox@yahoo.com

Please make checks payable to the Sage-ing® Guild and mail to Rosemary Cox, 52395 Santa Monica Drive, Granger, IN 46530 Conscious aging is living the second half of life with hope, courage and gratitude while realizing our unfulfilled potential.

www.sage-ingguild.org

Study in Guatamala

INTERESTED IN FOREIGN TRAVEL FOR COLLEGE CREDIT?

TRAVEL AND STUDY IN GUATEMALA THIS MAY/JUNE WITH BRIAR CLIFF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

We have openings for up to seven additional students. Non-refundable registration fee ($150) and airfare are payable no later than March 14, 2008.

What’s the course?

• SWRK 275 0R SPAN 450 (Joint Offering)
• You will receive 3 credit hours in Social Work (SWRK) or 6 credit hours in Spanish (SPAN)

Who are the on-site instructors?

• Heather Craig-Oldsen is chair of the social work. She loves traveling with students and believes she learns as much as the students learn. Heather will be on-site from May 18 to June 1, 2008
• Ynés Oggel is chair of the Spanish Department. She has led student groups to Latin America and Europe where they have studied the language and culture of the country visited. Ynés will be on-site from May 31 to June 15, 2008

What it’s all about…

• Learn and/or enhance your Spanish language skills
• Begin to study, understand and appreciate a culture different than your own
• Learn about poverty and social justice issues in Central America

What students will do…

• Travel and study between May 18 and June 1, 2008 (2 weeks) OR May 17 and June 15, 2008 (4 weeks) in Antigua, Guatemala (three hours of SWRK credit or 6 hours of SPAN credit in 4 weeks)
• Live with a Guatemalan family
• Intensive one-on-one Spanish language instruction at language school
• Volunteer service learning experience with the Asociación Nuestros Ahijados (ANA), also known as the God’s Child Project – working with the poor of Guatemala
• For those wanting an extended experience, weeks three and four will provide advanced individual Spanish instruction and optional cultural experiences which include weekend cultural explorations in beautiful Chichicastenango, Lake Atitlán, and other Guatemala sites

What it will cost...

The course fee is $2667 for 3 hours credit or $3964 for 6 hours credit. The fee includes Briar Cliff University tuition, the expenses for airfare, ground travel, food, lodging, travel/medical insurance, one weekend excursion to Chichicastenango and Lake Atitlán, and on-site Spanish instruction.

· Non-refundable $150 registration fee and airfare payment is due March 14.

Course Expectations….

• For Spanish students:
• Daily listing of vocabulary learned with definitions, and a sentence using each word. Written in Spanish.
• Read a book by a Guatemalan writer. (See Dr. Oggel will provide suggestions).
• Oral presentation (in Spanish, PowerPoint is acceptable) about the trip, conducted during a subsequent Spanish class at BCU. One copy should be turned in.
• For all students:
• Five observations of organizations such as hospitals, churches, or children’s organizations
• Daily diary of experiences and reactions to experiences in Guatemala (in Spanish for Spanish credit; in English for Social Work credit)
• Paper focusing on the Guatemalan culture
• For Spanish students, paper is written in Spanish and includes a section describing ways the course enhanced understanding of and skills in the Spanish language, a summary of an interview with the host family in Guatemala, and an experience you found enlightening.
• For Social Work students, paper (Power Point presentation is acceptable) is written in English and focuses on social justice issues in Guatemala

Prerequisites for Spanish Students:

• Spanish students must have completed an intermediate Spanish language courses

Contact:

712.279.5489 (university office)

Heather.Craig-Oldsen@briarcliff.edu