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May 27, 2016
Indiana Child and Youth Care Certification Testing

Indiana has joined a national certification for child and youth care workers administered by the Child and Youth Care Certification Board.

This certification will soon become the highest standard for quality as a person develops their career as a youth development professional (Youth Worker).

There are three levels of certification, descriptions and additional information can be found at this site.

You may sign up to take the qualifying exam here. The exam will be offered three times this summer:

Saturday, June 4, 2016, 9:00 am to 12:00 noon ET - hosted by Journey Fellow, Kevin Tichenor at his new office building: 1937 E. 30th St. Indianapolis, IN 46218.

Wednesday, July 20, 2016, 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
ET Location to be Determined in Indianapolis

Monday, August 1, 2016, 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm
CT Location: Cenacle Retreat Center, 513 W. Fullerton Parkway, Chicago, IL
 
The fees for taking the test and completing the portfolio will be covered if you complete the process this calendar year. This opportunity is for all youth workers, not just Journey Fellows.

Janet Wakefield and Pam Clark
Asante Children's Theatre


Keesha Dixon, 2009 Executive Journey Fellow
Summer Camp Counselor Mary Rigg Neighborhood Center
Indianapolis, IN 
Seeking an experienced and dependable summer camp counselor to help supervise and implement programming for our LEADERS program, youth ages 11-14 that focus on college and career readiness. Must be at least 21 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent. If interested please send cover letter and resume directly to Cindy Miers, cmiers@maryrigg.org.

Sheuna Pinder, 2015 New Pro Journey Fellow
Job Openings at Indiana State Department of Health
 
Indiana State Department of Health is excited to announce the posting of the PRAMS Coordinator and Youth Surveillance Coordinator positions!
 
Please share the attached postings freely.  Please note, these will be contracted consultant positions through Knowledge Services.
 
Prospective candidates may direct questions about the posting and submit a resume with cover letter via email at ISDHMCHPrograms@isdh.in.gov.
Janet Wakefield
Sincerely,

 

Melinda Bowman
Chief Organizational Officer
The Journey 
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