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We're exactly two weeks away from the 2018 ASCA Annual Conference!

A Few Reminders and Updates We're exactly two weeks away from the 2018 ASCA Annual Conference!  Here are a few reminders and updates for you to consider as you prepare to "Reach For the Stars" in Los Angeles.  RAMP Up at the RAMP Fair Make plans to check out the RAMP Fair – ASCA’s version of a college fair. Visit a dozen different booths to learn more about each component of the RAMP application. Bring along your in-the-works RAMP application, and get feedback from lead RAMP reviewers about your progress. Bring your whole team, and divide and conquer to get the most from the RAMP Fair on Sunday, July 15, 2018, from 11 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Don't Miss the EduTours & College Tours Your conference experience doesn't have to end on Tuesday morning. Sign up for one of the EduTours or college tours to learn about college and career options for students at a number of local companies, organizations and higher education institutions including:  Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Riot Games USC Film School Westin Bonaventure Occidental College Mount Saint Mary’s University California State University – Downtown L.A. campus EduTours and college tours are complimentary, but space is limited. You must be registered for the conference to sign up. Please note, all EduTours and college tours will be held on Tuesday, July 17, 2018, in the afternoon, after the conference has ended. Click here to learn more or register for EduTours.  Click here to learn more or register for college tours. Join a Focus Group During #ASCA18 The Center for Postsecondary Readiness and Success, in collaboration with ASCA, will be conducting two 90-minute focus groups at the conference and is looking for school counselors who are interested in sharing their thoughts on (1) developing college and career counseling competencies and (2) creating a research agenda guided by practitioners. The groups will meet on Saturday, July 14, 2018, in the Los Angeles Convention Center, Room 401. College and Career Counseling Competencies (1:30–3 p.m.) What do school counselors need to be successful when guiding/advising/counseling students thru their postsecondary planning (college and career)? What skills and knowledge should be non-negotiable when considering any professional who provides student guidance as they navigate postsecondary options? Creating a Research Agenda (3:30–5 p.m.) Are you a school counselor interested in building strong research partnerships to guide your comprehensive school counseling program? Are you a school counselor educator with ideas to strengthen college and career counseling research? Are you a doctoral student with suggestions to strengthen your research journey? If you're interested in sharing your ideas, please send your name, contact information and identify which focus group you are interested in participating in to Laura Owen by July 11, 2018. Final Reminder - #ASCA18 is a Program-Free Conference ASCA will not provide a printed program or printed handouts for education sessions. All session information (room numbers, handouts, etc.) are available on the conference mobile app. Be sure to download the conference app and bring your smart phone, tablet or laptop to use onsite.Review the website or mobile app in advance to start deciding which sessions you'll attend. Advanced preparation is your key to making the most out of your experience at the meeting. You'll log into the app with the e-mail address you used to register for the conference (see above for the e-mail address you have on file). The first time you log in, you'll be asked to select a password for yourself. Get the app on Google Play or in the Apple Store. Don't have a smart phone or tablet? You can also view all the app information on your laptop/desktop computer via the web. ASCA Thanks its Conference Sponsors 2Fly • AT&T • BYU Independent Study • Capella University • Caterpillar & CAT Dealer Network • The College Board • Des Moines University • Discover Audit • Discover Education/DEA • Discover Student Loans • The Game Plan Game • GoGuardian • Hatching Results ® • Jack Kent Cooke Foundation • Keystone Credit Recovery • Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine • Landmark College • Lead2Feed Student Leadership Program • Monique Burr Foundation for Children • National Society of High School Scholars • NCCER/BYF • Nobel Coaching & Tutoring • Piedmont Airlines • Prudential Spirit of Community Awards • Rice University - Center for College Readiness • SCUTA • Second Step, by Committee for Children • Self-Directed Search (SDS) • Trust for Insuring Educators, administered by Forrest T. Jones & Company • Universal Technical Institute • The University of Iowa • University of Nebraska High School •  WATCH D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students) American School Counselor Association 1101 King Street, Suite 310, Alexandria VA 22314, (703) 683-ASCA Visit our website | E-mail us

Florida School Counselor Association (FSCA) 2018 Conference

FSCA CONVENTION KEYNOTE SPEAKER –
DR. MICHELE BORBA

Convention Overview

Thursday, November 1st

Pre-Conference workshops will be offered (at an additional cost) in morning and afternoon sessions.  The Convention kicks off Thursday evening, with an Exhibitors’ Reception, Graduate Student Presentations, First-Timers Session and networking opportunities.

Friday, November 2nd  and Saturday, November 3rd

The Florida School Counselor Association (FSCA) invites you to the 2018 Annual Convention from Thursday, November 1st to Saturday, November 3rd.  The annual professional development event is the only state-wide convention that draws school counselors, school counselor educators, and child experts together with the goal of helping all Florida students experience school success and prepare for a world of opportunities.

#FSCA18

Learn more: https://www.fla-schoolcounselor.org/2018-convention/

Pace Center for Girls: Therapists Wanted

6th Annual Conference on Geriatric Behavioral Health

Position: Social Services Manager

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Vocational Evaluator in the Fort Myers/Cape Coral/Naples area.

Vocational Concepts has an immediate opening for a Vocational Evaluator in the Fort Myers/Cape Coral/Naples area. This is an independent contractor position and some travel is required. Qualified candidates must hold a master’s degree in counseling or a related field. Licensed Mental Health Counselor and/or Certified Rehabilitation Counselor designation is preferred. Registered MHC interns and students will be considered. Proficiency in Microsoft Word is required.

Essential Job Functions:

·       Scheduling, correspondence, and caseload management

·       Medical / psychological file review

·       Interview customers to ascertain employment, educational, medical, and psychiatric history

·       Administer, score, and interpret achievement, intelligence, interest, and aptitude assessments

·       Conduct labor market research

·       Effectively utilize counseling techniques to facilitate development of vocational goals

·       Perform situational assessments/work site evaluations in the community

·       Produce written reports synthesizing all gathered information

Candidates must have their own professional liability insurance. We are looking for a candidate who would like to develop a career in rehabilitation counseling and grow to be a leader in our company as we expand. Our Vocational Evaluators set their own schedule and work remotely. Pay is contingent upon experience. Interested candidates should submit a resume/CV to ChrisVocationalConcepts@gmail.com.

Bringing learning full circle

Capstone projects allow teams of collaborating students to apply what they’ve learned to real life. Jenny Feazell, who recently finished her master’s degree in school counseling, found herself literally on familiar ground as she counseled fifth-grade girls on bullying at Naples Park Elementary School. Feazell, 31, has a bachelor’s degree in psychology and is studying for a master’s in counseling. 

“It really empowered me, to be on the grounds where I used to walk,” Feazell said. “Being in there and feeling the feelings that I used to feel when I was in school – you know, sadder and sadder and experiencing bullying – was even more empowering for me.”

See the current issue of FGCU 360 here:

https://fgcu360.com/category/current-issue

The story below is online at:

https://fgcu360.com/2018/04/bringing-learning-full-circle

“2018 Fall Job Fair” in Fort Myers

For Immediate Release
Date: June 11, 2018

Contact: Phone:

Sandra E. Aguilar(786) 304-4764

The Southwest Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
“2018 Fall Job Fair” in Fort Myers

The Southwest Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce invites the community to its 2018 Fall Job Fair on Friday, June 15th, 2018 from 10am - 2pm at Sunstate Academy located at 2040 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33907. Participating companies include Seminole Casino Hotel, Collier County Sheriff’s Office, State Farm, South Seas Island Resort, Sherwin-Williams, School District of Lee County, Direct Auto & Life Insurance, Lee Memorial Health System, CareerSource Southwest Florida & More. Anyone interested in changing careers or in need of a job is Welcome. This event is
FREE to the public. For information or to rent a booth, please call the Chamber at
786-304-4764, or send an e-mail to Sandra.aguilar0806@gmail.com

Friday, June 15th, 2018

10am - 2pm

Sunstate Academy

2040 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33907

Position Opening: Wendy's Wonderful Kids Adoption Recruiter

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Invitation to Participate: Counseling Ethics

Eligible: Mental health counselor.

 The 75 item survey assesses perceptions of ethically correct behaviors, and your results will be anonymous as the names associated with any individual’s responses are removed electronically. Only group data will be analyzed.
Results from the survey will be used to inform the teaching and continuing education of counselor ethics. In addition, we hope the information obtained will be used in the revision of future ethical codes. We hope to present the results at workshops at ACA and AMHCA national conferences. If you agree to participate, please click on the URL below or copy and paste it into your browser.

https://odu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cuRMLgw6HXDfikt

Your assistance with this research is greatly appreciated! If you have any concerns or questions, feel free to email Dr. Ed Neukrug, lead researcher, at eneukrug@odu.edu, or Dr. Petros Katsioloudis, Chair of the Human Subjects Committee, at pkatsiol@odu.edu. Dr. Neukrug’s phone number is also listed for your convenience.

Vacancy Available: Director, Accelerated College Experience Program

The ACE Program is seeking candidates for the Director, Accelerated College Experience Program position. This position oversees all aspects of the Accelerated Collegiate Experience (ACE), which includes the daily operations and administration of the program, program planning, managing operational budgets, program assessment, and complex state reporting.

Successful candidates must possess a Master’s degree from an accredited institution in Educational Leadership or related discipline. Three years of administrative experience in higher education. Experience with advising and counseling college students. Must have demonstrated organizational skills, excellent oral and written communication skills and student supervision experience. Ability to travel to school and district sites within the five county area (Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Glades, Hendry). Experience with personal computers using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

For additional information about this exciting opportunity and to submit your application, please visit us at http://jobs.fgcu.edu/postings/5104 by Midnight, June 15, 2018.

If you have any questions, please contact Waneka McFarlane at (239) 590-1401.

POSITION TITLE: Volunteer Recruiter (1.0 F.T.E.)

JOB POSTING

The Guardian ad Litem Foundation, 20^th Judicial Circuit, Inc. is seeking a hard working, outgoing and dedicated individual who wants to make a difference for children in crisis.

Position Overview: This is a full-time, grant-funded, results-oriented position responsible for recruiting volunteers who will serve as trained, court-appointed advocates for children who have become dependents of Florida’s 20th Judicial Court because of parental abuse, neglect or abandonment. This position reports to the Guardian ad Litem Program Director – 20^th Circuit.

POSITION TITLE: Volunteer Recruiter  (1.0 F.T.E.)

Posting date: 6/11/2018


Application deadline: Monday, June 25, 2018

PRIMARY LOCATION: Guardian ad Litem offices, Fort Myers, FL *Telecommuting/Remote option for qualified individuals.
*Home office must be located in Lee or Charlotte Counties
*Must have reliable transportation at all times

SCHEDULE: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Mon – Fri - *Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, which may include day, evening and weekend hours, as appropriate.

WAGES: 40 hours per week - $33,072.00 annually
                                                                                                          *Vacation & personal/sick pay provided                                                                                                               *Reimbursement for work-related travel mileage is available                                                                                                                                    *No additional benefits are provided

EMAIL RESUME & COVER LETTER TO: program@galfoundation20.org

Duties and Responsibilities:


10%--Participates in developing the Circuit’s overall volunteer advocate recruiting plan under the supervision of the Circuit Director-20th Judicial Circuit and in coordination with the local Volunteer Recruiting Committee and the affiliated non-profit supporting the program.


20%--Successfully recruit volunteers who can effectively participate in training and are likely to qualify to be certified by the court to represent children who are victims of parental abuse, neglect or abandonment.


25%--Interview and screen prospective volunteer advocates to ensure each meets specified criteria before being referred for training and court certification.

10%--Effectively maximize the use of a range of public communication strategies with the goal of attracting and engaging a steady supply of volunteer advocates. These strategies include, but are not limited to, public speaking, networking, press releases and articles, newsletters, broadcast media, social media and other mass media approaches.

10%--Leverage a variety of community resources with the goal of developing volunteer victim advocate candidate pools, e.g., online recruiting resources, colleges, businesses, governmental entities, and professional organizations.

10%--Maintain accurate and well-ordered documentation on all prospective candidates and the range of utilized strategies; Prepare monthly reports, mileage logs and work documentation.

15%--Participate in orientation and training of newly recruited volunteer advocates.

Required/Preferred knowledge, skills, abilities

--Strong demonstrated public speaking skills

--Strong demonstrated interpersonal communication skills.

--Knowledge in all recruiting components including but not limited to, sourcing, qualifying, assessing, legal and relationship management.


--Ability to develop and maintain a wide network of personal and business contacts to help identify and recruit qualified volunteers.

-- Creatively source and attract reliable volunteers by utilizing face-to-face recruiting tactics, internet resources, social media, fairs, partnerships, referrals, cold calling and membership organization attendance.


--Knowledge of media strategies (e.g., newspapers, broadcast media, social media, newsletters) and of how and when to effectively use them for recruiting volunteer advocates.

--Ability to interview potential volunteers and to assess their potential to serve as effective child advocates.

--Ability to encourage and motivate prospective volunteer advocates throughout the orientation and training processes.

--Ability to create and keep a weekly, monthly and annual schedule of events, individual interviews, active and continuous use of strategies that results in an adequate pool of volunteer advocates that matches the needs as outlined by the Circuit Director.

--Ability to maintain proper and well ordered records of all recruiting activities.


--The ability and willingness to travel both locally and across the region, as appropriate.

--Automobile, Florida driver’s license and auto insurance as required by the State of Florida.

Preferred Education

--Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

*The Guardian ad Litem Foundation, 20th Judicial Circuit, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
Background checks are required as well as driving record checks for positions requiring driving.

June 18th for a Virtual Advocacy Day!

NOTE: Please use your personal email and NOT your work email (or any other work related resources such as phone or computer) when advocating.

Mark Your Calendars for Virtual Action Day on June 18

AMHCA is extremely excited to announce our second virtual action day to support the Seniors Mental Health Access Improvement Act (S. 1879/HR 3032)! We need your help! On Monday, June 18, please join us in tweeting, posting on Facebook, and calling your Senators and Representatives in support of making mental health counselors Medicare-eligible providers! Your voice, together with many voices across the country, will amplify our message to Congress! You will find information about what we are advocating for as a group together, who are our target Senators and Representatives from your state, sample Twitter and Facebook posts and graphics in the packet you can download at http://www.amhca.org/advocacy/medicare If you are from one of the following states, your Member of Congress needs to hear from you! Senate: Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah House: Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas More information will be provided in the next few days, and AMHCA will be announcing the virtual action day through social media today. Get the word out #SeniorsNeedMHCounselors! Any questions? Email us at amhcavirtualaction2018@gmail.com or call 302-754-0189. Sincerely, The American Mental Health Counselors Association

Martin County High School in Stuart, Florida is seeking a counselor for grades 9-12

Martin County High School in Stuart, Florida is seeking a counselor for grades 9-12.  We currently have a team of 5 counselors for a population of 2200 students. Each counselor is responsible for a portion of the alphabet and guides their students through the four years of high school.  We are looking for someone who wants to be a part of a great team, who values students and the importance of positive continuity.

Stuart, Florida is located between the Atlantic Ocean and the South Fork of the Indian River.
It is a great community!  Check us out and apply at www.martinschools.org

FGCU School Counseling Graduate Degree

For more information about the graduate degree in school counseling at FGCU, contact Dr. Russ Sabella, School Counseling Program Director at rsabella@fgcu.edu or by phone at 239-590-7782. The next deadline is Feb. 1, 2019 to begin in the Fall of the same year. To learn more about the program, visit our website at https://www2.fgcu.edu/mariebcollege/Counseling/

MINNEAPOLIS: Teacher, Counselor (2018-2019 Candidate Pool)

School counselors address the academic and developmental needs of all students, not just those in need, by collaborating with students, parents and/or guardians, school staff and the community. School counselors utilize the American School Counselor (ASCA) framework to provide comprehensive school counseling programming.

Read more:

https://jobs.mpls.k12.mn.us/job/Minneapolis-Teacher%2C-Counselor-%282018-2019-Candidate-Pool%29-MN-55401/477317600/