10/8/13

The inside scoop on staying engaged and up-to-date with the Psychology major!

The psychology undergraduate newsletter provides a weekly update on the latest course information, upcoming events, and currently available job, internship, and research opportunities relating to your major! Find past issues here. If you would like to start receiving the Psych Scoop directly to your inbox, send a request to: psyadvis@umn.edu.
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IN THIS ISSUE:
PSYCHOLOGY ADVISING
--1.This Friday Psychology Advising Will Close at 3:30pm
--2.CONNECT! Schedule an appointment with a Psychology Advisor!
PSI CHI/PSYCHOLOGY CLUB
--3.Don't Forget to Apply to Psi Chi
--4.Psi Chi Meeting Next Thursday - Learn About PsyD Programs
CAMPUS RESOURCES
--5.One-On-One ESL Support for English Language Learners
EVENTS
--6.Want to Study Abroad in Psychology? Attend this Info Session Thursday!
--7.Health Career Fair 2013 Tomorrow
--8.Alternative Health Careers Panel
--9.The 38th Minnesota Symposium on Child Psychology: Culture and Development Systems
--10.Thinking About Law School?
--RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
--11.PAID Research Position Working with Military Families
SCHOLARSHIPS
--12.MCAE Annual Scholarship & Internship Information Fair
--13.Upcoming Scholarship Information Sessions
ENGAGEMENT
--14.Leadership Development Programs
JOB/INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
--15.Seeking a full-time Mental Health Advocate
--16.Alternatives for People with Autism, inc. Hiring Part Time Living Skills Instructors
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PSYCHOLOGY ADVISING
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1.This Friday Psychology Advising Will Close at 3:30pm
This week Friday, October 11th, Psychology Advising will be closing early, at 3:30pm. If you have a question for an advisor, feel free to email us at Psyadvis@umn.edu, or schedule an appointment using our online Appointment Request Form.
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2.CONNECT! Schedule an appointment with a Psychology Advisor!
Statistics show that 70% of all jobs are found through networking! Start now! Making connections is a crucial part of your undergraduate student experience, especially within your major. As your major advisors, we want to connect with you! In Psychology Undergraduate Advising we have a great deal of psych-related experience, including having worked in a wide variety of psychology-related positions, completed both undergraduate and graduate programs in psych, traveled and studied abroad, and completed internships and maintained connections with alumni and current graduate students who are working in the field. With that, we would like to invite you to connect with us by scheduling an appointment to simply connect. Relationship building is important, so if there is an advisor who you have met with in the past, or has experience in something that you are interested in, feel free to request a specific advisor. October is a great month for these type of appointments, act now before the rush!
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PSI CHI/PSYCHOLOGY CLUB
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PLEASE NOTE: All students interested in Psychology are welcome to participate in Psi Chi/ Psychology Student Association activities. No previous participation or membership is required. If you're interested, please attend!
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3.Don't Forget to Apply to Psi Chi
Don't forget to apply to Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology. Instructions on how to apply are outside the study room in the advising hallway. Go to psichi.org to learn more about the benefits of becoming a member. Applications are due online on Friday, October 25th. Feel free to email psichi@umn.edu with any questions!
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4.Psi Chi Meeting Next Thursday - Learn About PsyD Programs
Are you interested in applied psychology? Join us on Thursday, October 17th in Elliott Hall S150 at 4pm to learn more about PsyD programs and the admissions process with the Senior Admissions Representative for the Twin Cities, John Nelson. Don't miss this unique opportunity and bring any questions you may have! You do not need to be a member of Psi Chi to attend, all are welcome!
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CAMPUS RESOURCES
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5.One-On-One ESL Support for English Language Learners
Are you an international student who needs help with English? The Minnesota English Language Program (MELP) is pleased to announce a new resource for international undergraduates at the U of M! Student English Language Support offers free, one-on-one English as a second language consultations on a variety of language needs, including one-on-one support for improving: pronunciation, presentation skills, interaction with classmates, TAs and instructors, grammatical accuracy in speaking or writing, listening comprehension, strategies for learning and using academic vocabulary and any other English language need! Schedule an ELS consultation or learn more about this online at: http://cce.umn.edu/eslhelp.
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EVENTS
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6.Want to Study Abroad in Psychology? Attend This Info Session Thursday!
A learning abroad experience will enhance your understanding of psychology through course work, internships or cross-cultural interactions encountered every day while you live and travel in a new country. Where can you go? What will you do there? How will that count toward your psychology degree? Come find out! Thursday, October 10th 1:00-2:30pm in N639 Elliott Hall. You'll hear about programs in London, Mexico, Italy and Thailand! On hand will be psychology majors who have been abroad, learning abroad center staff and psychology advisors. Bring a pen, paper, and any questions you may have! As seating is limited, please RSVP to psyadvis@umn.edu with "Study Abroad" in the subject heading.
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7.Health Career Fair 2013 Tomorrow
Mark your calendar for the 11th annual Health Careers Fair, which will be held tomorrow Wednesday, October 9th from 1:00pm-4:00pm in the Great Hall of Coffman. This will be the biggest one yet, with over 60 tables for students and guests to visit with, which include health degree options from the U of M and beyond, U of M pre-health student groups, and opportunities for experience both on and off campus. Stop by - ask questions - get answers! While you're there, ask HCC staff your questions, and relax with the therapy animal teams from the U of M Landscape Arboretum which include therapy dogs and a therapy chicken! http://www.healthcareers.umn.edu/events/hcf/index.htm
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8.The 38th Minnesota Symposium on Child Psychology: Culture and Development Systems
The University of Minnesota Institute of Child Development is hosting the 38th Minnesota Symposium on Child Psychology: Culture and Developmental Systems on October 11th-12th. Lectures are free and open to the public, and speakers will include faculty members from all over the united states. For information about the schedule and topics, please look online: http://www.cehd.umn.edu/icd/events/symposium/.
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9.Alternative Health Careers Panel
Are you considering a career in health care? Do you want to know more about the variety of different careers that are available in the health care field? The CLA Health & Natural Sciences is hosting an Alternative Health Career Panel on October 10th.This panel is a great way hear straight from the professionals what their jobs consist of and how they got there. The panelists will include: a nursing recruiter for Allina Health, an oncology assistant, and a speech language pathologist. The panel will be Thursday 10/10 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm in 102 Fraser Hall.
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10.Thinking About Law School?
If you are considering applying for or attending law school, you need to get connected to CLA Pre-Law Advising. They are hosting a variety of workshops including, Should I Go To Law School?, Applying To Law School and a Future Legal Professionals Networking Event. The Pre-Law Advising has a Facebook page, where they post relevant events and articles, and they even offer 2 credit courses about Law School Exploration. To find out more about Pre-Law Advising and their events and services, check out their website and like them on Facebook!
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RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
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11.PAID Research Position Working with Military Families
Interested in research on Military Families? Interested in work focusing on children, youth and families? This Student Research Assistant position will be working in Dr. Lynne Borden's research lab. Her lab focuses on utilizing research and outreach strategies to enhance the capacity of those that work with, and on behalf of, children, youth, and families. Many of her projects address issues around youth development, early childhood education, deployment, and military families. As a Research Assistant, you will work with our team and provide a variety of support including: assisting with literature searches and reviews, collecting information on various topics, conducting data entry, developing and maintaining a filing system and/or electronic database for storing materials, students may also be involved in helping to organize events such as symposiums, conferences, or meetings with collaborators (10-15 hours/week). Qualifications for the position include: strong organizational, communication, and research skills, knowledge of Microsoft Office products, well-developed research and writing skills, ability to conduct literature searches using University library and other academic databases, ability to work with deadlines and handle diverse work tasks, ability to work both collaboratively and independently. Interested undergraduate students should send their resume to Kyle Hawkey at krhawkey@umn.edu. You can also email him for more information.
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SCHOLARSHIPS
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12.MCAE Annual Scholarship & Internship Information Fair
The Multicultural Center for Academic Excellence (MCAE) is hosting its annual Scholarship and Internship Information Fair for multicultural undergraduate students on October 22nd from 10:00am-1:00pm in the President's Room at Coffman Memorial Union. There will be scholarship experts and organizations (local and national) on site to answer questions and recruit for unique internship and job opportunities within their organizations. Campus and career services will also provide resume critiques and GoldPASS assistance.This even is open to UMTC students from all colleges. Students should register online at z.umn.edu/sifstudent (they must be logged into their UMN email to access the form) by October 15, 2013. For more information about this event check it out on Facebook, and Like MCAE for updates about their future events!
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13.Upcoming Scholarship Information Sessions
The Office for National and International Scholarships hosts a variety of scholarship information sessions throughout the school year regarding several competitive scholarships that U of M students can apply for. Applying for national or international scholarships or fellowships can be a great learning experience, but it is also very challenging. The Office for National and International Scholarships have a variety of resources to help students assess their scholarship potential, understand the application process, and prepare the most competitive application. While these awards are very competitive, University of Minnesota students have been winners and top contenders in the past. For more information, please visit their website: http://www.honors.umn.edu/scholarships/. Upcoming information sessions are for the Goldwater Scholarship and the UDall Scholarship.
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ENGAGEMENT
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14.Leadership Development Programs
The Office for Leadership Education and Development Undergraduate Programs (LEAD-UP) is currently taking applications for the 30th annual LeaderQuest. LeaderQuest is a program for second and third year students to: Discover more about who you are, what you're interested in and what matters to you, gain valuable leadership experience while building confidence in yourself, develop a relationship with a strategically-paired mentor who is a professional in the community, learn how you can be more involved on campus, meet a diverse group of students while building a powerful network. Apply: z.umn.edu/applyLQ. More information and applications are available at www.lead.umn.edu. The deadline for applications is October 18, 2013.
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JOB/INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
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IMPORTANT: Organizations listed below are not necessarily affiliated with or endorsed by the Department of Psychology or Psychology Undergraduate Advising. Please exercise the same discretion you would in viewing any other source.
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15.Seeking a Full-Time Mental Health Advocate
GradStaff is the leader in providing college graduates with great career opportunities. We are currently seeking a Mental Health Advocate with a National independent behavioral health care company, located in Eden Prairie, MN. This company specializes in management for all behavioral health problems and mental health and chemical dependency diagnoses. The Mental Health Advocate will provide resources to employees of the organizations who are covered under the behavioral health program. This position has provided an excellent opportunity for a person with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Psychology/Sociology to get their foot in the door and use their degree in a supportive and team oriented environment. Interested candidates can email their resume to mqueenan@gradstaff.com.
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16.Alternatives for People with Autism, inc. Currently Hiring Part Time Living Skills Instructors
ALTERNATIVES FOR PEOPLE WITH AUTISM, INC. is currently hiring part time Living Skills Instructors. This position involves assisting and teaching adults affected by autism and developmental delay in the areas of personal care & grooming, domestic skills, community integration, leisure & recreation, adaptive communication, and management/modification of maladaptive behaviors. Applicants must have at least 44 college credits complete, and must be able to fill ALL of the following shifts: AMs (6am-9am), PMs (2pm-10pm), Overnights (11pm-7am, two per month), and Every other weekend. Applicants must be fluent in English and able to work as an effective team member in an energetic, physically demanding environment. Alternatives for People with Autism, Inc. is located in Brooklyn Park, and employees must have reliable transportation to work. $500 per semester scholarships are available to all employees who complete 90 Day Orientation, work at least 24 hours per week, and are enrolled in a full time academic program. Alternatives for People with Autism, Inc. encourages the use of work hours for internship credits and capstone projects. Applications are taken by appointment only. Please contact Human Resources Coordinator Gael Palkki by phone (763-560-2988) or via email (gpalkki@afpwa.org) for more information, or to set up an application appointment.
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The inside scoop on staying engaged and up-to-date with the Psychology major!
The psychology undergraduate newsletter provides a weekly update on the latest course information, upcoming events, and currently available job, internship, and research opportunities relating to your major! Find past issues here. If you would like to start receiving the Psych Scoop directly to your inbox, send a request to: psyadvis@umn.edu.
--------------------------------------------
IN THIS ISSUE:
PSYCHOLOGY ADVISING
--1.This Friday Psychology Advising Will Close at 3:30pm
--2.CONNECT! Schedule an appointment with a Psychology Advisor!
PSI CHI/PSYCHOLOGY CLUB
--3.Don't Forget to Apply to Psi Chi
--4.Psi Chi Meeting Next Thursday - Learn About PsyD Programs
CAMPUS RESOURCES
--5.One-On-One ESL Support for English Language Learners
EVENTS
--6.Want to Study Abroad in Psychology? Attend this Info Session Thursday!
--7.Health Career Fair 2013 Tomorrow
--8.Alternative Health Careers Panel
--9.The 38th Minnesota Symposium on Child Psychology: Culture and Development Systems
--10.Thinking About Law School?
--RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
--11.PAID Research Position Working with Military Families
SCHOLARSHIPS
--12.MCAE Annual Scholarship & Internship Information Fair
--13.Upcoming Scholarship Information Sessions
ENGAGEMENT
--14.Leadership Development Programs
JOB/INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
--15.Seeking a full-time Mental Health Advocate
--16.Alternatives for People with Autism, inc. Hiring Part Time Living Skills Instructors
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PSYCHOLOGY ADVISING
*****
1.This Friday Psychology Advising Will Close at 3:30pm
This week Friday, October 11th, Psychology Advising will be closing early, at 3:30pm. If you have a question for an advisor, feel free to email us at Psyadvis@umn.edu, or schedule an appointment using our online Appointment Request Form.
*****
2.CONNECT! Schedule an appointment with a Psychology Advisor!
Statistics show that 70% of all jobs are found through networking! Start now! Making connections is a crucial part of your undergraduate student experience, especially within your major. As your major advisors, we want to connect with you! In Psychology Undergraduate Advising we have a great deal of psych-related experience, including having worked in a wide variety of psychology-related positions, completed both undergraduate and graduate programs in psych, traveled and studied abroad, and completed internships and maintained connections with alumni and current graduate students who are working in the field. With that, we would like to invite you to connect with us by scheduling an appointment to simply connect. Relationship building is important, so if there is an advisor who you have met with in the past, or has experience in something that you are interested in, feel free to request a specific advisor. October is a great month for these type of appointments, act now before the rush!
*****
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PSI CHI/PSYCHOLOGY CLUB
*****
PLEASE NOTE: All students interested in Psychology are welcome to participate in Psi Chi/ Psychology Student Association activities. No previous participation or membership is required. If you're interested, please attend!
*****
3.Don't Forget to Apply to Psi Chi
Don't forget to apply to Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology. Instructions on how to apply are outside the study room in the advising hallway. Go to psichi.org to learn more about the benefits of becoming a member. Applications are due online on Friday, October 25th. Feel free to email psichi@umn.edu with any questions!
*****
4.Psi Chi Meeting Next Thursday - Learn About PsyD Programs
Are you interested in applied psychology? Join us on Thursday, October 17th in Elliott Hall S150 at 4pm to learn more about PsyD programs and the admissions process with the Senior Admissions Representative for the Twin Cities, John Nelson. Don't miss this unique opportunity and bring any questions you may have! You do not need to be a member of Psi Chi to attend, all are welcome!
*****
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CAMPUS RESOURCES
*****
5.One-On-One ESL Support for English Language Learners
Are you an international student who needs help with English? The Minnesota English Language Program (MELP) is pleased to announce a new resource for international undergraduates at the U of M! Student English Language Support offers free, one-on-one English as a second language consultations on a variety of language needs, including one-on-one support for improving: pronunciation, presentation skills, interaction with classmates, TAs and instructors, grammatical accuracy in speaking or writing, listening comprehension, strategies for learning and using academic vocabulary and any other English language need! Schedule an ELS consultation or learn more about this online at: http://cce.umn.edu/eslhelp.
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EVENTS
*****
6.Want to Study Abroad in Psychology? Attend This Info Session Thursday!
A learning abroad experience will enhance your understanding of psychology through course work, internships or cross-cultural interactions encountered every day while you live and travel in a new country. Where can you go? What will you do there? How will that count toward your psychology degree? Come find out! Thursday, October 10th 1:00-2:30pm in N639 Elliott Hall. You'll hear about programs in London, Mexico, Italy and Thailand! On hand will be psychology majors who have been abroad, learning abroad center staff and psychology advisors. Bring a pen, paper, and any questions you may have! As seating is limited, please RSVP to psyadvis@umn.edu with "Study Abroad" in the subject heading.
*****
7.Health Career Fair 2013 Tomorrow
Mark your calendar for the 11th annual Health Careers Fair, which will be held tomorrow Wednesday, October 9th from 1:00pm-4:00pm in the Great Hall of Coffman. This will be the biggest one yet, with over 60 tables for students and guests to visit with, which include health degree options from the U of M and beyond, U of M pre-health student groups, and opportunities for experience both on and off campus. Stop by - ask questions - get answers! While you're there, ask HCC staff your questions, and relax with the therapy animal teams from the U of M Landscape Arboretum which include therapy dogs and a therapy chicken! http://www.healthcareers.umn.edu/events/hcf/index.htm
*****
8.The 38th Minnesota Symposium on Child Psychology: Culture and Development Systems
The University of Minnesota Institute of Child Development is hosting the 38th Minnesota Symposium on Child Psychology: Culture and Developmental Systems on October 11th-12th. Lectures are free and open to the public, and speakers will include faculty members from all over the united states. For information about the schedule and topics, please look online: http://www.cehd.umn.edu/icd/events/symposium/.
*****
9.Alternative Health Careers Panel
Are you considering a career in health care? Do you want to know more about the variety of different careers that are available in the health care field? The CLA Health & Natural Sciences is hosting an Alternative Health Career Panel on October 10th.This panel is a great way hear straight from the professionals what their jobs consist of and how they got there. The panelists will include: a nursing recruiter for Allina Health, an oncology assistant, and a speech language pathologist. The panel will be Thursday 10/10 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm in 102 Fraser Hall.
*****
10.Thinking About Law School?
If you are considering applying for or attending law school, you need to get connected to CLA Pre-Law Advising. They are hosting a variety of workshops including, Should I Go To Law School?, Applying To Law School and a Future Legal Professionals Networking Event. The Pre-Law Advising has a Facebook page, where they post relevant events and articles, and they even offer 2 credit courses about Law School Exploration. To find out more about Pre-Law Advising and their events and services, check out their website and like them on Facebook!
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RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
*****
11.PAID Research Position Working with Military Families
Interested in research on Military Families? Interested in work focusing on children, youth and families? This Student Research Assistant position will be working in Dr. Lynne Borden's research lab. Her lab focuses on utilizing research and outreach strategies to enhance the capacity of those that work with, and on behalf of, children, youth, and families. Many of her projects address issues around youth development, early childhood education, deployment, and military families. As a Research Assistant, you will work with our team and provide a variety of support including: assisting with literature searches and reviews, collecting information on various topics, conducting data entry, developing and maintaining a filing system and/or electronic database for storing materials, students may also be involved in helping to organize events such as symposiums, conferences, or meetings with collaborators (10-15 hours/week). Qualifications for the position include: strong organizational, communication, and research skills, knowledge of Microsoft Office products, well-developed research and writing skills, ability to conduct literature searches using University library and other academic databases, ability to work with deadlines and handle diverse work tasks, ability to work both collaboratively and independently. Interested undergraduate students should send their resume to Kyle Hawkey at krhawkey@umn.edu. You can also email him for more information.
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SCHOLARSHIPS
*****
12.MCAE Annual Scholarship & Internship Information Fair
The Multicultural Center for Academic Excellence (MCAE) is hosting its annual Scholarship and Internship Information Fair for multicultural undergraduate students on October 22nd from 10:00am-1:00pm in the President's Room at Coffman Memorial Union. There will be scholarship experts and organizations (local and national) on site to answer questions and recruit for unique internship and job opportunities within their organizations. Campus and career services will also provide resume critiques and GoldPASS assistance.This even is open to UMTC students from all colleges. Students should register online at z.umn.edu/sifstudent (they must be logged into their UMN email to access the form) by October 15, 2013. For more information about this event check it out on Facebook, and Like MCAE for updates about their future events!
*****
13.Upcoming Scholarship Information Sessions
The Office for National and International Scholarships hosts a variety of scholarship information sessions throughout the school year regarding several competitive scholarships that U of M students can apply for. Applying for national or international scholarships or fellowships can be a great learning experience, but it is also very challenging. The Office for National and International Scholarships have a variety of resources to help students assess their scholarship potential, understand the application process, and prepare the most competitive application. While these awards are very competitive, University of Minnesota students have been winners and top contenders in the past. For more information, please visit their website: http://www.honors.umn.edu/scholarships/. Upcoming information sessions are for the Goldwater Scholarship and the UDall Scholarship.
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ENGAGEMENT
*****
14.Leadership Development Programs
The Office for Leadership Education and Development Undergraduate Programs (LEAD-UP) is currently taking applications for the 30th annual LeaderQuest. LeaderQuest is a program for second and third year students to: Discover more about who you are, what you're interested in and what matters to you, gain valuable leadership experience while building confidence in yourself, develop a relationship with a strategically-paired mentor who is a professional in the community, learn how you can be more involved on campus, meet a diverse group of students while building a powerful network. Apply: z.umn.edu/applyLQ. More information and applications are available at www.lead.umn.edu. The deadline for applications is October 18, 2013.
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JOB/INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
*****
IMPORTANT: Organizations listed below are not necessarily affiliated with or endorsed by the Department of Psychology or Psychology Undergraduate Advising. Please exercise the same discretion you would in viewing any other source.
*****
15.Seeking a Full-Time Mental Health Advocate
GradStaff is the leader in providing college graduates with great career opportunities. We are currently seeking a Mental Health Advocate with a National independent behavioral health care company, located in Eden Prairie, MN. This company specializes in management for all behavioral health problems and mental health and chemical dependency diagnoses. The Mental Health Advocate will provide resources to employees of the organizations who are covered under the behavioral health program. This position has provided an excellent opportunity for a person with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Psychology/Sociology to get their foot in the door and use their degree in a supportive and team oriented environment. Interested candidates can email their resume to mqueenan@gradstaff.com.
*****
16.Alternatives for People with Autism, inc. Currently Hiring Part Time Living Skills Instructors
ALTERNATIVES FOR PEOPLE WITH AUTISM, INC. is currently hiring part time Living Skills Instructors. This position involves assisting and teaching adults affected by autism and developmental delay in the areas of personal care & grooming, domestic skills, community integration, leisure & recreation, adaptive communication, and management/modification of maladaptive behaviors. Applicants must have at least 44 college credits complete, and must be able to fill ALL of the following shifts: AMs (6am-9am), PMs (2pm-10pm), Overnights (11pm-7am, two per month), and Every other weekend. Applicants must be fluent in English and able to work as an effective team member in an energetic, physically demanding environment. Alternatives for People with Autism, Inc. is located in Brooklyn Park, and employees must have reliable transportation to work. $500 per semester scholarships are available to all employees who complete 90 Day Orientation, work at least 24 hours per week, and are enrolled in a full time academic program. Alternatives for People with Autism, Inc. encourages the use of work hours for internship credits and capstone projects. Applications are taken by appointment only. Please contact Human Resources Coordinator Gael Palkki by phone (763-560-2988) or via email (gpalkki@afpwa.org) for more information, or to set up an application appointment.
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