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Join The Journey at Symphony on the Prairie
Assistant Professor of Human Services
NAPPP Summer Institute: Become a Trainer of Peer Helpers
Early Education Teacher Position at Distelrath Farms
Youth Mental Health First Aid
Spiritual by not Religious Self-Care Retreat
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July 15, 2016

Join The Journey at Symphony on the Prairie

Saturday, August 6, 2016
Fishers, IN
Join us on for ISO's Symphony on the Prairie, located in Fishers, Indiana. Gates open at 6 PM, the show starts at 8 PM. The show is The Music of Abba. Be sure to bring your dancing shoes as the stage front dance floor will be open for all!

Tickets for this normally sold out show are $27, but...
This Reconnecting Event is free for Journey Fellows. You may purchase one additional group ticket for $20 from us for a guest. Additional show information can be found at www.IndianapolisSymphony.org.

Please let us know you're coming by July 22nd.

The Journey Crew
Assistant Professor of Human Services
Ivy Tech Community College
Lawrenceburg, Madison & Batesville Campuses
Ivy Tech Community College (Southeast Region) is seeking a full-time faculty member to oversee the Human Services program for the Lawrenceburg, Madison, and Batesville Campuses. This individual would be responsible for classroom instruction, retention and student success, participating in ongoing professional development, and providing institutional support. 

For additional information regarding this position or to apply: https://jobs.ivytech.edu/postings/27208. 

For questions related to the position, please contact Dana Murphy (Assistant Director of HR) at dmurphy3@ivytech.edu or (812) 537-4010 ext. 5311. Ivy Tech is an accredited, equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

Brenda Konradi, 2016 Journey Fellow
NAPPP Summer Institute: Become a Trainer of Peer Helpers
July 26 & 29, 2016, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Connersville, IN

Become a Trainer of Peer Helpers, registration $349 (includes a 1 year NAPPP membership)
Participants in this interactive 2-day workshop will acquire tools and practice skills to train peer helpers and build and sustain flexible, vibrant peer programs.  Participants will be introduced to nine essential areas of training: helping roles, confidentiality and referrals, communication skills, decision-making, team-building, ethics, group management, group process, and organizational dynamics.

Each participant will learn a variety of techniques that will make any training they lead for youth more fun while enhancing learning.  NAPPP Programmatic Standards and Ethics will provide the foundation for all skills and strategies.  Bring your ideas and creativity.  Participants will earn the Certified Peer Program Educator (CPPE) credential.  

Sue Routson, 2005 Journey Fellow
Early Education Teacher Position at Distelrath Farms
Beech Grove, IN 

The School at Distelrath Farms-- a private, nontraditional school on a farm in Beech Grove, IN is currently looking for a full-time early education teacher who is passionate about play-based learning and who is excited to work with kids in our outdoor classroom (a 7.5 acre farm with pigs, chickens, ducks, goats, rabbits, and sheep!)
 
I have attached the job description. Pay is $11/hr, 5 days/week from 7:35 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
I'm happy to have a conversation with anyone who is interested in the job. I love working here, so I recommend this position very highly. 

Ashley Shufflebarger, 2014 Journey Fellow
Youth Mental Health First Aid
Indianapolis, IN
July 26, 2016
I wanted to invite you to the Youth Mental Health First Aid training here at Families First on 7/26. Seating is limited, so if you're interested please register as soon as possible. Breakfast will be provided, as well as snacks. Feel free to pack a lunch, or there are several places within walking distance and several that deliver. CEU's will be provided! Free parking in the South lot.  Let me know if you have any questions. 

Amanda Wyneken, 2015 Journey Fellow 
Spiritual but not Religious Self-Care Retreat
August 20-21, 2016
Cenacle Retreat Center, Chicago, IL


Crystal Chan, The Cenacle
Sincerely,

 

Melinda Bowman
Chief Organizational Officer
The Journey 
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