Houseparents Needed

Stepping Stones provides transitional housing and supportive services for nine youth aged 16-20 that are experiencing homelessness. We are seeking 2 Houseparents (couple preferred) to live on-site in a separate apartment and provide general oversight in the evenings (6-11pm) and be on call overnight. Other duties include:  teaching life skills, mediating roommate conflicts, overseeing supplies, furnishings, and maintenance.  Provide transportation for residents as needed.  Houseparents receive free housing + utilities + stipend.

Qualifications

·        Position starts summer 2013. Prefer minimum of two year commitment. 

·        Must demonstrate high level of maturity, strong sense of responsibility and ability to take initiative

·        Compassionate and caring nature and ability to interact and engage diverse populations

·        Excellent communication and organizational skills

·        Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment

·        Must have vehicle in good working condition, insurance and good driving record.

·        Previous experience in working with youth, particularly teenagers, strong interpersonal skills, and ability to be a mentor as well as authority figure. 

For more information about Stepping Stones, please visit our website at www.steppingstones-inc.org. To apply, send resume to sbenham@steppingstones-inc.org. 

Sheri Benham, 2010 Journey Fellow

Lauren Hall (Journey Fellow 2011) and her partner, Michael Bushman, are happy to share with the Journey community that they are planning their move back to the state of Indiana after completion of the graduate degrees! As such, they are seeking opportunities working with organizations that provide strength-based, client-centered services to youth in the Indianapolis or Bloomington communities. About their experience:

Michael is an MSW from Loyola University Chicago School of Social Work and Lauren is a Masters of Clinical Social Work from the University of Chicago School of Social Service Administration and both are LSW eligible. Attached you will find more information about their areas of interests and experience. 

Should you find that either Michael or Lauren meet the unique needs of your organization, please do feel free to contact them directly:

Michael D. Bushman, BS, MSW Expected May '14

michaeldbushman@gmail.com or 765-238-0226

Lauren E. Hall, BSW, IYD, RYT, AM Expected June '14

lhallgams@gmail.com or 812-320-4534

Lauren Hall, 2011 Journey Fellow

I invite you to save the date for June 9, 2014 for our event on Highlighting Best Practices for Family Engagement. Please see attached flyer for more information. 

Jackie Garvey, 2010 Journey Fellow

Writing Coach and College Coach Recruitment 

College Summit Indiana is currently recruiting volunteers to serve as Writing Coaches or College Coaches at our three summer workshops. At each four-day workshop, 15-20 volunteers join forces to help 40-60 rising high school seniors learn how to write a personal statement, talk one-on-one with college coaches about possible colleges they might want to consider, learn about financial aid, and gain inner strength to deal with any personal problems they might encounter.  The 2014 College Summit Indiana Summer Workshop Schedule is as follows:

·        July 10 - 13, 2014: Indiana State University

·        July 17 - 20, 2014: Franklin College

·        July 17 - 20, 2014: University of Indianapolis

The workshop is a residential college experience for students, and takes place Thursday through Sunday.  Volunteers do not have to be a writer to be a Writing Coach at our workshops.  Our Writing Coaches come from many different disciplines, ranging from doctors and lawyers to CEOs and administrative assistants.  At the Workshop, College Summit staff provides all the training and support necessary to help you guide your team of students through the Writing Curriculum.  College Coaches should have at least one year prior experience in college counseling (i.e. high school guidance counselor, college admissions officer, private college counselor, college requirement advisor, nonprofit college guidance assistance). 

 
During each workshop, free parking, meals and lodging will be provided to all volunteers.  Each volunteer will have their own room on campus.  Volunteers who live within the city limits of a particular workshop will not be required to stay overnight on campus of the assigned workshop.   

If you, or someone you may know, are interested, please feel free to forward them the contact information for Shondelle Edmonds, Operations Coordinator, 317-972-4383 or at sedmonds@collegesummit.org.