Year: 2024

BGF Children’s Therapy

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BGF Children’s Therapy

We provide in-home and center-based behavior therapy for children diagnosed with Autism. I am reaching out because we are searching for individuals to work one on one with the children we serve during this summer and into Fall 2024. Ideal candidates are working on their Bachelor’s or Master’s in a related field and have some experience with children. We train our staff in behavior analytic principles and the skills necessary to work with children diagnosed with Autism. We have hired students from DePaul in the past and have been very happy with their work and dedication. Hourly rates range from $20-$25, depending on experience.

 

Students can email (nicole@bgftherapy.com) or call (312-806-7937) for more information.

Action Alert!

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On July 16th, 2022, the National Suicide Prevention Line transitioned to the 988 Lifeline. This new suicide and crisis lifeline uses a network of 200+ local crisis centers to connect people with anonymous and judgement free support. Individuals can now call, text, or chat with the easy-to-remember number and be connected to a trained crisis counselor.

We are already seeing the 988 Lifeline making a significant impact. In just over two years, the lifeline has helped 10+ million people. However, we still need to increase awareness of and support for the 988 Lifeline. More than 30% of Americans still don’t know about 988.

Let’s tell our representatives that we support this lifesaving resource. Please write to your US representatives expressing your support for increased and sustainable funding for 988 and urge them to help spread awareness of 988 through their platform; supporting public awareness campaigns around 988; and increasing signage of 988 in key touchpoint locations.

Chicago Park District – Now Hiring!

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The Chicago Park District is seeking year-round part-time Inclusion Aides. We have in the past shared with you our seasonal opportunities and we were so grateful for the assistance you provided sharing with your students and networks. Attached is a flyer with job information and below is a link to the posting on the Chicago Park District website.

 

The position has a fileable schedule and is a great opportunity for those interested in Special Education, Therapeutic Recreation, or any section of the medical field. As well as anyone seeking casual employment at the Chicago Park District.

We’re Hiring – Inclusion Aides Year-Round

McCormick Internship

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Each year, through a generous endowment from the McCormick Foundation, the Steans Center is able to offer paid internships that help to advance the student’s knowledge and skills through an asset-based approach that benefits the organization.

Interns can come from all disciplines and departments at DePaul and the Steans Center can assist students in finding a suitable placement or to help them to adapt existing ones.  We have roughly 10 slots available each quarter and fall applications are due on August 26!

Link: https://resources.depaul.edu/steans-center-community-based-service-learning/for-students/internships/Pages/McCormick-Internship.aspx

Volunteer and Part-Time Opportunities – Minds Matter Chicago

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Minds Matter Chicago is looking to engage with more students or alums from the Counseling Program at DePaul, as they think their perspective and expertise are a great match with their mission and focus on college access. They are currently looking for support in a couple of different ways:
(1) Program Director: This is a volunteer position, with a responsibility to co-leading a class of mentors and high school students through a set curriculum, which varies for the sophomore, junior, or senior classes. This is a great way to meet other adult volunteers and play a huge role in the success of the students in our program.
(2) Program Coordinator: This is a part-time, paid position, and its scope includes being present at our Saturday sessions (10am-4pm) and being actively involved in student recruitment and onboarding. This would be $20/hour and 20 hours/month.

Job Opportunity – BGF Children’s Therapy

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Please see below for a message from Nicole Cissell, Clinical Director at BGF Children’s Therapy, regarding available positions:

Hello!

I am the Clinical Director at BGF Children’s Therapy. We provide in-home and center-based behavior therapy for children diagnosed with Autism. I am reaching out because we are searching for individuals to work one on one with the children we serve during this summer and into Fall 2024. Ideal candidates are working on their Bachelor’s or Master’s in a related field and have some experience with children. We train our staff in behavior analytic principles and the skills necessary to work with children diagnosed with Autism. We have hired students from DePaul in the past and have been very happy with their work and dedication. Hourly rates range from $20-$25, depending on experience.

If you know of any students who might be interested, please provide them with my contact information. Students can email (nicole@bgftherapy.com) or call (312-806-7937).

ISAC CCE Registration and Summer FAFSA Help

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Below is information on timely resources and events from the Illinois Student Assistance Commission:

Register for CCE Conference – Before heading off for the Independence Day holiday, be sure to register now to attend the 2024 College Changes Everything® (CCE) conference. Please take advantage of this valuable professional development opportunity as the annual event provides a day of important conversations to explore how we can tackle shared challenges in new and different ways. The conference fosters an ecosystem with multiple sectors coming together as a community of concerned stakeholders to learn and work together to support college access and success and career readiness for student success.  We invite you to take advantage of this opportunity to be part of this community of change makers. More information about the conference is available on the conference website. Please share this e-mail with your colleagues and others in your network so they can register, too.

Virtual Meetings with ISACorps Members for FAFSA Completion – If you know of any recent high school graduates who are in need of assistance with completing their FAFSA or Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid, they can now book a virtual one-on-one meeting with an ISACorps member using the Teams Bookings page. They can book a virtual meeting up to 7 days in advance, and there’s an option to meet with a Spanish-speaking ISACorps member. Although the target audience is recent high school graduates, ISAC welcomes anyone needing assistance. Thank you for spreading the word.

Helping Illinois reach its Goal 2025: to increase the proportion
of adults in Illinois with high-quality college degrees and
postsecondary credentials to 60% by the year 2025

The Migrant Experience

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Dear Friends,
I’m writing today to let you know that FIRSTHAND: HOMELESS – THE MIGRANT EXPERIENCE, part of WTTW’s award-winning, multi-year initiative focusing on critical issues in Chicago, will launch on Monday, June 24.
In FIRSTHAND: HOMELESS – THE MIGRANT EXPERIENCE, WTTW explores the complicated migrant experience through the eyes of five individuals who reveal why they left their home countries, their perilous journeys across continents, and the political forces that have shaped their new lives in Chicago as they search for housing, jobs, and education.
Will you help spread the word about this project? Here is a link to an engagement kit with shareable materials, including social media graphics and suggested text, images, video, and more. When sharing on social media, please use the hashtag #FIRSTHANDwttw and the URL wttw.com/firsthand.