Psych Scoop 2/3/15
The inside scoop
on staying engaged and up-to-date with the Psychology Advisor!
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PSI CHI/PSYCHOLOGY CLUB
--1.Psychology Club/Psi Chi Meeting!
--2.New Leadership Opportunities with Psychology Club/Psi Chi!
--3.T-Shirt Design Contest!
EVENTS
--4.University of Minnesota Job & Internship Fair
--5.Market Your International Experience Workshop Series
RESEARCH
--6.Summer Research Internship Program at Columbia
--7.RA Position Involving Coding Faces for Positive Emotion Sp 15
--8.Research Funding Sigma XI, University of Minnesota
--9.Opportunity for Undergraduate Research Assistants
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PSI CHI/PSYCHOLOGY CLUB
--1.Psychology Club/Psi Chi Meeting!
--2.New Leadership Opportunities with Psychology Club/Psi Chi!
--3.T-Shirt Design Contest!
EVENTS
--4.University of Minnesota Job & Internship Fair
--5.Market Your International Experience Workshop Series
RESEARCH
--6.Summer Research Internship Program at Columbia
--7.RA Position Involving Coding Faces for Positive Emotion Sp 15
--8.Research Funding Sigma XI, University of Minnesota
--9.Opportunity for Undergraduate Research Assistants
ENGAGEMENT
--10.CLA Business Club
--11.Women’s Support Group
--10.CLA Business Club
--11.Women’s Support Group
SCHOLARSHIPS
--12.National Scholarship Sessions
--12.National Scholarship Sessions
JOB/INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
--13.Full-Time Post Graduation Job Opportunity
--14.Volunteers Needed at Tubman
--15.Program Counselor Position at ACR Healthcare
--16.Office Manager Position at East Side Neighborhood Services
--17.Youth Work/Civic Engagement Coordinator
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PSI CHI/Psychology Student Organization
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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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1.Psychology Club/Psi Chi Meeting!
Psychology Club/Psi Chi will be having their first meeting of the semester this Thursday, February 5th, from 5:30-6:30 in Elliott Hall room N391. Please note there is a change in meeting time from last semester. Join us for our Welcome Back Social! No need to be a Psi Chi member to attend!
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--13.Full-Time Post Graduation Job Opportunity
--14.Volunteers Needed at Tubman
--15.Program Counselor Position at ACR Healthcare
--16.Office Manager Position at East Side Neighborhood Services
--17.Youth Work/Civic Engagement Coordinator
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PSI CHI/Psychology Student Organization
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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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1.Psychology Club/Psi Chi Meeting!
Psychology Club/Psi Chi will be having their first meeting of the semester this Thursday, February 5th, from 5:30-6:30 in Elliott Hall room N391. Please note there is a change in meeting time from last semester. Join us for our Welcome Back Social! No need to be a Psi Chi member to attend!
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2.New Leadership Opportunities with
Psychology Club/Psi Chi!
Psychology
Club/Psi Chi is looking to add new officers to start this semester! We
are seeking students to commit to leadership positions in multiple roles,
including: secretary, treasurer and officer of recruitment. If interested
please fill out the following form by Monday, February 9th: Psychology
Club/Psi Chi Leadership Interest Application. Please contact
Psi Chi at psichi@umn.edu if you
have any questions.
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3.T-Shirt Design Contest!
Design a t-shirt featuring fun graphics and a creative way to display the "Psychology Major", psychology related quotes/art. Winning design will be featured on a Psychology t-shirt that will be made available for purchase for all students. Winning designer will receive a prize! Submit your artwork to psyadvis@umn.edu in the preferred file types: .ai or .epa or .eps. by Friday, February 13th. Please include your name and email with your design. Contact psichi@umn.edu for more information or questions.
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EVENTS
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3.T-Shirt Design Contest!
Design a t-shirt featuring fun graphics and a creative way to display the "Psychology Major", psychology related quotes/art. Winning design will be featured on a Psychology t-shirt that will be made available for purchase for all students. Winning designer will receive a prize! Submit your artwork to psyadvis@umn.edu in the preferred file types: .ai or .epa or .eps. by Friday, February 13th. Please include your name and email with your design. Contact psichi@umn.edu for more information or questions.
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EVENTS
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4.University of Minnesota Job &
Internship Fair
Come to the
largest student career fair in Minnesota! On February 20th from 10:00am-4:00pm
at the Minneapolis Convention Center, the University of Minnesota will host
nearly 250 companies and organizations recruiting for hundreds of jobs and
internships. The Job and Internship Fair is open to all U of M students -- both
undergraduate and graduate -- who are enrolled in a degree or certificate program.
It is also open to U of M alumni from the past three years (this means alumni
who graduated between 2012 and 2015). Job and Internship Fair registration also
gets you a FREE professional headshot photo for your use with LinkedIn and
other social media! Photographers will be on site at the Fair during the entire
event. For more information visit: http://jobfair.umn.edu/.
Cost: Pre-register for $10 by February 17th ($25 at the door)
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5.Market Your International
Experience Workshop Series
If you
studied abroad, so you will automatically stand out in a job or internship
interview...right? Not necessarily. It's up to you to effectively
communicate the skills and proficiencies you gained abroad. Attend one or all
of these sessions to learn how to
maximize experiences gained abroad. Registration is encouraged but
not required. Targeting Your Resume and Cover Letter for Career
Success (Angela Froistad) Friday, February 13th, from 12:00pm–1:00pm in 125 Blegen Hall; Effective
Interviewing: Tell Your International Stories (Katie Selby)
Thursday, March 26th, 12:00pm–1:00pm in125 Blegen Hall; Branding
and Networking Your Way to Career Success (Angie Schmidt Whitney)
Friday, April 17th, 11:00am–12:00pm in 125 Blegen Hall.
Contact Mike Engh, 612.626.2330,
with any questions.
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RESEARCH
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6.Summer Research Internship Program at Columbia
Columbia Business School is seeking outstanding applications for the 2015 Summer Research Internship program. The highly selective program provides an intellectually stimulating environment and exposes the students to the world of business research. Several of the top interns have been selected to join CBS full-time as a full-time Research Associate and others have gone on to leading PhD programs.Under the guidance of Columbia Business School’s leading faculty, interns will take an active role on a research project in one of the following areas: finance, economics, marketing, management, decision sciences, operations, accounting, and data analytics.This is a multi-disciplinary program and candidates from all backgrounds, including business, statistics, mathematics, engineering, computer science, the physical sciences, and the social and behavioral sciences are encouraged to apply. Prospective interns must have the following qualifications: enthusiasm for research and intellectual curiosity; excellent communication skills· Basic knowledge of statistics and/or econometrics· strong programming skills are required for most project so familiarity with statistical and computational software packages (such as Matlab, R, STATA), scripting languages such as Python, or general programming languages; behavioral projects require knowledge of SPSS and may require knowledge of a scripting language such as Python. The internship program is designed for students in the junior year of their undergraduate program, but exceptional sophomores and students enrolled in Master’s programs may be considered on a case-by-case basis.The program runs from May 31, 2015 – August 1, 2015. On-campus housing and a stipend will be provided. To apply, please fill out the application form online. The Application Deadline is 11:59pm EST on March 1, 2015. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The application process is highly competitive, only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.
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7.RA Position Involving Coding Faces for Positive Emotion Sp 15
A lab at the Institute of Child Development is seeking a Research Assistant (in any major) to help with a facial emotion coding project. The position is available immediately. If it's still possible for you to get credit for this semester, we will definitely work with you on that. The project is focused on how emotional interactions between parents and children can impact child outcomes. The RA will code parent faces specifically for positive emotion, using the coding scheme. You will gain training in facial emotion coding and learn about the process of conducting psychology research. Previous psychology or child development research experience is a plus, but the most important factor is a strong interest in facial emotion coding. Time Commitment: 3-9 hours per week effective from now until the end of the spring semester. Please forward your resume, which includes your current GPA near the top, to Jyothi at ramak032@umn.edu; please put "Spring 2015 Emotion Coding Project" in the Subject Line. E-mail me with any questions, and thank you for your interest!
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6.Summer Research Internship Program at Columbia
Columbia Business School is seeking outstanding applications for the 2015 Summer Research Internship program. The highly selective program provides an intellectually stimulating environment and exposes the students to the world of business research. Several of the top interns have been selected to join CBS full-time as a full-time Research Associate and others have gone on to leading PhD programs.Under the guidance of Columbia Business School’s leading faculty, interns will take an active role on a research project in one of the following areas: finance, economics, marketing, management, decision sciences, operations, accounting, and data analytics.This is a multi-disciplinary program and candidates from all backgrounds, including business, statistics, mathematics, engineering, computer science, the physical sciences, and the social and behavioral sciences are encouraged to apply. Prospective interns must have the following qualifications: enthusiasm for research and intellectual curiosity; excellent communication skills· Basic knowledge of statistics and/or econometrics· strong programming skills are required for most project so familiarity with statistical and computational software packages (such as Matlab, R, STATA), scripting languages such as Python, or general programming languages; behavioral projects require knowledge of SPSS and may require knowledge of a scripting language such as Python. The internship program is designed for students in the junior year of their undergraduate program, but exceptional sophomores and students enrolled in Master’s programs may be considered on a case-by-case basis.The program runs from May 31, 2015 – August 1, 2015. On-campus housing and a stipend will be provided. To apply, please fill out the application form online. The Application Deadline is 11:59pm EST on March 1, 2015. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The application process is highly competitive, only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.
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7.RA Position Involving Coding Faces for Positive Emotion Sp 15
A lab at the Institute of Child Development is seeking a Research Assistant (in any major) to help with a facial emotion coding project. The position is available immediately. If it's still possible for you to get credit for this semester, we will definitely work with you on that. The project is focused on how emotional interactions between parents and children can impact child outcomes. The RA will code parent faces specifically for positive emotion, using the coding scheme. You will gain training in facial emotion coding and learn about the process of conducting psychology research. Previous psychology or child development research experience is a plus, but the most important factor is a strong interest in facial emotion coding. Time Commitment: 3-9 hours per week effective from now until the end of the spring semester. Please forward your resume, which includes your current GPA near the top, to Jyothi at ramak032@umn.edu; please put "Spring 2015 Emotion Coding Project" in the Subject Line. E-mail me with any questions, and thank you for your interest!
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8.Research Funding Sigma XI,
University of Minnesota
As costs of
college education are now under scrutiny, and a cause for many worthy, bright,
future researchers to delay, forfeit or adjust their projects or goals. Sigma
Xi offers students major opportunities. Sigma Xi is an international,
multidisciplinary research society whose programs and activities promote the
health of the scientific enterprise and honor scientific achievement. There are
nearly 60,000 Sigma Xi members in more than 100 countries around the world. The
Sigma Xi Grants-in-Aid of Research (GIAR) program that has provided
undergraduate and graduate students with valuable educational experiences since
1922. By encouraging close working relationships between students and mentors,
the program promotes scientific excellence and achievement through hands-on
learning. The program awards grants of up to $1,000 to students from all areas
of the sciences and engineering. Designated funds from the National Academy of Sciences allow for
grants of up to $5,000 for astronomy research and $2,500 for vision related
research. Students use the funding to pay for travel expenses to and from a
research site, or for purchase of non-standard laboratory equipment necessary
to complete a specific research project. For more information and a membership
form, please send an email to: sigmixi@umn.edu.
There are no limits to the number of new members we welcome each year - and
this has always been an important part of each Annual Meeting. Please feel free
to contact member of our Executive Committee with any questions that you might
have.
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9.Opportunity for Undergraduate Research Assistants
We are looking for responsible, enthusiastic, and detail-oriented students who can work in Dr. Ted Christ's research lab and help with data entry, item writing and development, organization, assessment development, and other lab activities related to School Psychology and reading and math assessment research during the Spring semester. Credit and volunteer options are available. Please contact Jessie Kember by email (kembe007@umn.edu) if you are interested and attach a 1 page resume that includes information about your work and schooling experience, references, skills using Microsoft Office (WORD, Excel, etc.), SPSS, R and/or other statistical software.
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9.Opportunity for Undergraduate Research Assistants
We are looking for responsible, enthusiastic, and detail-oriented students who can work in Dr. Ted Christ's research lab and help with data entry, item writing and development, organization, assessment development, and other lab activities related to School Psychology and reading and math assessment research during the Spring semester. Credit and volunteer options are available. Please contact Jessie Kember by email (kembe007@umn.edu) if you are interested and attach a 1 page resume that includes information about your work and schooling experience, references, skills using Microsoft Office (WORD, Excel, etc.), SPSS, R and/or other statistical software.
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ENGAGEMENT
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10.CLA Business Club
Are you looking for something that might give you a spark of energy this spring semester? Do you want to meet people who have career interests similar to yours? Would you like to expand your leadership horizons?Do you want to add something to your resume? If the answer to any of these questions is "yes", consider throwing your hat in the ring as an officer of the CLA Business Club. A relatively new student organization, the CLA Business Club's mission is to provide entrees to and information about the business world to students who appreciate the value of a liberal arts education. The Club had an active calender of presenters in the fall semester and has already lined up an impressive schedule for the spring semester. Help build upon success! Students must be graduating in December 2015 or later to be eligible to run.Here is a description of all the officer positions and here is a link to sign up to run. Questions? Email clabclub@umn.edu.
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10.CLA Business Club
Are you looking for something that might give you a spark of energy this spring semester? Do you want to meet people who have career interests similar to yours? Would you like to expand your leadership horizons?Do you want to add something to your resume? If the answer to any of these questions is "yes", consider throwing your hat in the ring as an officer of the CLA Business Club. A relatively new student organization, the CLA Business Club's mission is to provide entrees to and information about the business world to students who appreciate the value of a liberal arts education. The Club had an active calender of presenters in the fall semester and has already lined up an impressive schedule for the spring semester. Help build upon success! Students must be graduating in December 2015 or later to be eligible to run.Here is a description of all the officer positions and here is a link to sign up to run. Questions? Email clabclub@umn.edu.
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11.Women’s Support Group
Kenwood
Therapy Center is starting a Women’s Support Group. This will be a confidential
women's support group led by peers and supported by licensed mental health
practitioners. The purpose is to hear women's stories and have the opportunity
to share your own. Give and receive support from women who have shared
experiences of standing up to sexual violence in the court system. The group
will use a circle process. One member will begin the circle by sharing her
story and thoughts; other members will be able to respond if they choose. After
everyone has responded, the group will then move to the next person who wants
to share. This group will be ongoing if there is continued interest.The group
will be open to women (18+) who have experienced sexual violence or assault and
are currently, have been, or will be involved in a court case (all women who
self identify as women/femme (cisgender, trans*, gender queer, non binary, and
other). The first meeting will be held Monday, February 16th from
6:15pm-8:30pm. Please RSVP to Becca, Hillary, or other friendly Kenwood Staff
at (612) 377 9190 x1 so we know how many people to set up for. Kenwood Therapy
Center 2809 S Wayzata Boulevard Minneapolis, MN 55405.
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SCHOLARSHIPS
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12.National Scholarship Sessions
Every year, the University of Minnesota nominates outstanding students for the Rhodes, Marshall and Churchill scholarships in the United Kingdom and Mitchell scholarships in Ireland. The Office of National and International Scholarships will hold an information session about these on Tuesday, February 17 at 4:00 in 101 Walter Library. Juniors or seniors interested in studying abroad in 2016-17 are invited to attend. Information about the Gates Cambridge (UK), Schwarzman (China), and Fulbright (world-wide) programs will also be available.
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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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13.Full-Time Post Graduation Job Opportunity
Right Track is Saint Paul's pipeline for youth career development and building a diverse future workforce. Right Track brings together the City of Saint Paul, Saint Paul Public Schools, local businesses, and community-based organizations to provide employment opportunities and professional skills training for youth. We are excited to add a new position that will support the continued growth of Right Track. We are currently hiring a full-time Right Track Parks Project Manager. This position will performs entry-level professional work assisting in carrying out the day-to-day operations of assigned projects of the Division of Parks and Recreation. Performs related duties as required. Essential Functions are the functions that the individual holding the position must be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation. The Essential Functions for this position are identified in the Supplemental Information section of the Project Manager Parks and Recreation Job Description. Official posting and application details are at www.stpaul.gov/jobs.
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14.Volunteers Needed at Tubman
Here at Tubman, we are already looking to recruit some excellent student volunteers and interns to staff some positions beginning with our May training series. We have openings for Community Advocates, Women’s Advocates, Child Care Assistants, and Youth Advocates at our sites in Minneapolis and Maplewood. There is some information about our opportunities in the Volunteer section of our website, www.tubman.org. We encourage candidates to apply right away! When asked what she felt she gained professionally through interning at Tubman, an intern from last summer spoke on her experience as a Community Advocate: I gained an understanding and appreciation of the sizable scope of the issues low-income people in Minnesota are dealing with. I learned how to best serve these people using support and assisting them in clarifying their problems and identifying possible solutions. The experience of working directly with people in the community and hearing their stories gave me an understanding of what trauma-informed counseling looks like and how I can best serve my future clients as a therapist some day. Any questions can be directed to Katie Massie, Volunteer & Intern Coordinator (massie@tubman.org) (651-789-6752).
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15.Program Counselor Position at ACR Healthcare
ACR Healthcare is currently in need of employees for a direct care position titled "Program Counselor," which involves working with individuals that have physical/developmental disabilities. Some roles of a Program Counselor include escorting residents to appointments, which could be for an annual check-up, physical therapy, occupational therapy, art therapy, and other possibilities. Other general roles of a PC include administering medications, providing care for daily activities, preparing meals, and also taking residents on community outings such as movies, concerts, parks, and anything else that interests them. Since there are over 50 houses within ACR, there are some homes that have more medical-based residential care, and others that are more behavioral. The position does require training before being permitted to work at any home, which covers first-aid, CPR, medication administration, how to handle behaviors, and other classes depending on the assigned home. Training can take up to two weeks, but the good news is that all training is paid! ACR Healthcare does require a minimum of 12 hours a week (around two shifts), and we prefer staff to commit for at least 6 months. ACR Healthcare was voted #1 workplace in Minnesota for 2014, and it is a great company to be involved with. We also have an internship program for any employee planning to pursue nursing, pharmacy, psychology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and other health-based careers. Any student that is interested in this position can contact Caitlin Fortin via email (fort0191@umn.edu) or phone ((952) 261-7038).
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16.Office Manager Position at East Side Neighborhood Services
East Side Neighborhood Services has an opening for an Office Manager in our Adult Day program Friendship Center. This is a part time position Monday- Friday, 3 days a week 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m., approximately 12 hours per week. This person performs clerical/billing duties for Friendship Center Adult Day and Transportation within senior programs. They also communicate directly with Friendship Center Manager and ESNS' Accounts Receivable staff, clearing houses, and funding source contacts to solve billing issues. They also greet the community in person as they arrive at Friendship Center and via phone.The qualifications for this position are: 1.Able to handle confidential information, 2.Knowledge of basic accounting, computer skills, and senior health issues. 3.Social/ pleasant with community in person and on the phone, 4.Initiate and work independently, 5.Bi-lingual a plus.The candidate must pass a criminal background check, DHS background check. The pay rate is $13.00-$14.25 an hour, depending on qualifications. We are dedicated to our Affirmative Action goals and work hard to employ a diverse workforce that represents the communities we serve. To apply for this position please send your resume to: East Side Neighborhood Services, 1700 Second St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413; or by e-mail to humanresources@esns.org, or visit our website at www.esns.org. Closing Date: 02/09/2015
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17.Youth Work/Civic Engagement Coordinator
The Sabo Center For Democracy and Citizenship at Augsburg College has a "Youth Work/Civic Engagement Coordinator" position currently posted. This person will lead our out of school time work at Humboldt High and OWL on the West Side during the school year, work on various youth organizing and leadership initiatives, lead our Youth Apprenticeship Project and Youth Guides initiatives during the summer, and be involved with the Jane Addams School for Democracy. We would love a rich candidate pool, and of course we look forward to eventually hiring a strong candidate. Go online for more information about the position and to apply.
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12.National Scholarship Sessions
Every year, the University of Minnesota nominates outstanding students for the Rhodes, Marshall and Churchill scholarships in the United Kingdom and Mitchell scholarships in Ireland. The Office of National and International Scholarships will hold an information session about these on Tuesday, February 17 at 4:00 in 101 Walter Library. Juniors or seniors interested in studying abroad in 2016-17 are invited to attend. Information about the Gates Cambridge (UK), Schwarzman (China), and Fulbright (world-wide) programs will also be available.
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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.
*****
13.Full-Time Post Graduation Job Opportunity
Right Track is Saint Paul's pipeline for youth career development and building a diverse future workforce. Right Track brings together the City of Saint Paul, Saint Paul Public Schools, local businesses, and community-based organizations to provide employment opportunities and professional skills training for youth. We are excited to add a new position that will support the continued growth of Right Track. We are currently hiring a full-time Right Track Parks Project Manager. This position will performs entry-level professional work assisting in carrying out the day-to-day operations of assigned projects of the Division of Parks and Recreation. Performs related duties as required. Essential Functions are the functions that the individual holding the position must be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation. The Essential Functions for this position are identified in the Supplemental Information section of the Project Manager Parks and Recreation Job Description. Official posting and application details are at www.stpaul.gov/jobs.
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14.Volunteers Needed at Tubman
Here at Tubman, we are already looking to recruit some excellent student volunteers and interns to staff some positions beginning with our May training series. We have openings for Community Advocates, Women’s Advocates, Child Care Assistants, and Youth Advocates at our sites in Minneapolis and Maplewood. There is some information about our opportunities in the Volunteer section of our website, www.tubman.org. We encourage candidates to apply right away! When asked what she felt she gained professionally through interning at Tubman, an intern from last summer spoke on her experience as a Community Advocate: I gained an understanding and appreciation of the sizable scope of the issues low-income people in Minnesota are dealing with. I learned how to best serve these people using support and assisting them in clarifying their problems and identifying possible solutions. The experience of working directly with people in the community and hearing their stories gave me an understanding of what trauma-informed counseling looks like and how I can best serve my future clients as a therapist some day. Any questions can be directed to Katie Massie, Volunteer & Intern Coordinator (massie@tubman.org) (651-789-6752).
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15.Program Counselor Position at ACR Healthcare
ACR Healthcare is currently in need of employees for a direct care position titled "Program Counselor," which involves working with individuals that have physical/developmental disabilities. Some roles of a Program Counselor include escorting residents to appointments, which could be for an annual check-up, physical therapy, occupational therapy, art therapy, and other possibilities. Other general roles of a PC include administering medications, providing care for daily activities, preparing meals, and also taking residents on community outings such as movies, concerts, parks, and anything else that interests them. Since there are over 50 houses within ACR, there are some homes that have more medical-based residential care, and others that are more behavioral. The position does require training before being permitted to work at any home, which covers first-aid, CPR, medication administration, how to handle behaviors, and other classes depending on the assigned home. Training can take up to two weeks, but the good news is that all training is paid! ACR Healthcare does require a minimum of 12 hours a week (around two shifts), and we prefer staff to commit for at least 6 months. ACR Healthcare was voted #1 workplace in Minnesota for 2014, and it is a great company to be involved with. We also have an internship program for any employee planning to pursue nursing, pharmacy, psychology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and other health-based careers. Any student that is interested in this position can contact Caitlin Fortin via email (fort0191@umn.edu) or phone ((952) 261-7038).
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16.Office Manager Position at East Side Neighborhood Services
East Side Neighborhood Services has an opening for an Office Manager in our Adult Day program Friendship Center. This is a part time position Monday- Friday, 3 days a week 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m., approximately 12 hours per week. This person performs clerical/billing duties for Friendship Center Adult Day and Transportation within senior programs. They also communicate directly with Friendship Center Manager and ESNS' Accounts Receivable staff, clearing houses, and funding source contacts to solve billing issues. They also greet the community in person as they arrive at Friendship Center and via phone.The qualifications for this position are: 1.Able to handle confidential information, 2.Knowledge of basic accounting, computer skills, and senior health issues. 3.Social/ pleasant with community in person and on the phone, 4.Initiate and work independently, 5.Bi-lingual a plus.The candidate must pass a criminal background check, DHS background check. The pay rate is $13.00-$14.25 an hour, depending on qualifications. We are dedicated to our Affirmative Action goals and work hard to employ a diverse workforce that represents the communities we serve. To apply for this position please send your resume to: East Side Neighborhood Services, 1700 Second St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413; or by e-mail to humanresources@esns.org, or visit our website at www.esns.org. Closing Date: 02/09/2015
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17.Youth Work/Civic Engagement Coordinator
The Sabo Center For Democracy and Citizenship at Augsburg College has a "Youth Work/Civic Engagement Coordinator" position currently posted. This person will lead our out of school time work at Humboldt High and OWL on the West Side during the school year, work on various youth organizing and leadership initiatives, lead our Youth Apprenticeship Project and Youth Guides initiatives during the summer, and be involved with the Jane Addams School for Democracy. We would love a rich candidate pool, and of course we look forward to eventually hiring a strong candidate. Go online for more information about the position and to apply.
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