Here are the highlights of our upcoming events and recent activity online. Not everything is included due to timeliness.

If an advertised event already took place, we've left it off.

We Heard Your Feedback!

We have a new format for our monthly trainings!

We are moving to an on-demand self-paced training format, with a live follow-up zoom "Office Hours" meeting at the end of the month.

We will be releasing a new self-guided training at the First Monday of each month - it will stay live for the full month on our event registration page, then on the last Wednesday of each month we will have an open zoom meeting to discuss the training and answer any questions you may have had about it.

Registering for the training will give you immediate access to the training, and we will also email you with a link to that same training, as well as a link to any handouts for the training, and a survey link so you can let us know what you think.

Some specific links:

You can find the current month's training listed on our Upcoming Workshops and Events page, where its currently the top of the timeline at the time of this post:

https://ipulidaho.org/rsvp-workshop/

You will be able to find all the archived versions of our trainings that we recorded as well as the self-guided trainings in our IPUL's Productions page on our website in our productions page, as well as links to our archive of our weekly newsletters, our monthly Youth Corners, digital copies of our print publications, and links to our podcast:

https://ipulidaho.org/ipul-productions/

Archived webinars can be found here:

https://ipulidaho.org/ipul-productions/ipulondemandwebinars/

And the new self-guided trainings can be found here:

https://ipulidaho.org/ipul-productions/isgt/

It's our intention to keep the self-guided trainings up to date informationally - so these should always have the most current information.

We'd really love your feedback on this new system!

We are two weeks away from the Parent Voice Summit - Spots are filling up quickly for both the Pre-summit and the Summit, Register today!

Scholarships are available for anyone needing help with covering cost for: travel, child care, and other related needs to help ease the ability for parents to attend.

PRE-SUMMIT September 29, 2023 | 2:00 -6:00 PM

This session is focused on transition to adulthood for parents of youth with disabilities or special health care needs. Maximum of 50 Participants.

SUMMIT September 30, 2023 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

This session is focused on children and family systems in Idaho, Advocacy, Participating in or on decision making groups, and parent networking. Maximum of 100 participants

Register Now at: https://sites.google.com/ipulidaho.org/idahopvs/register-here

Scholarship form available here: https://sites.google.com/ipulidaho.org/idahopvs/scholarship

Happy Anniversary!

Sarah is celebrating 7 years as a Program Coordinator with Idaho Parents Unlimited

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is pleased to announce the opening of Youth Behavioral Health Community Crisis Centers (YBHCCCs) serving communities in Idaho.

The centers in Idaho Falls (Rise Up Teen and Child Crisis Center of East Idaho) and Twin Falls (ProActive Youth and Family Support Center) are currently open. Two remaining YBHCCCs open soon in Boise (October) and Caldwell (January).

The YBHCCCs are 100% voluntary, free, and open 24/7 to youth in Idaho. No appointments. Just walk in. Youth aged 12-17 may expect a calm environment to help de-escalate a BH crisis. The centers give parents and/or care givers time to re-group during crisis situations. These stabilization centers help young people who are experiencing mental health or substance use challenges that greatly disrupt their life and negatively impact the family. The centers provide supports and services for up to 24 hours at earlier stages of a mental health struggle before more intensive, costly, and restrictive interventions are required.

If you have questions, please contact your local YBHCCC (see attached flier).

If you are experiencing a behavioral health crisis and cannot physically reach a YBHCCC, please call 988 now.

To learn more about mental health services for youth in Idaho, visit yes.idaho.gov

Division of Behavioral Health

Idaho Department of Health & Welfare

450 W. State Street, 3rd Floor | Boise, ID 83702 See less

Administrative Assistant I

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE:                      Full -Time Administrative Assistant

REPORTS TO:          Executive Director

LOCATION:              IPUL Office, Boise

HOURS:                    Full-time - 40 hours per week

PAY:                     $18-20.00 per hour DOE

About Us:

Idaho Parents Unlimited is a dedicated and passionate nonprofit organization committed to providing invaluable support and resources to parents of children with disabilities. Our mission is to empower these parents, enhance their knowledge, and create a supportive community where they can share experiences and learn from one another. We believe in fostering an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and embraces the unique challenges faced by families of children with disabilities.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a compassionate and organized individual to join our team and contribute to our mission of supporting parents of children with disabilities. This person will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of our organization's administrative tasks and assisting with various projects that directly impact the families we serve.

Key Responsibilities:

• Primarily assist the Executive Director in grants management and organization
• Manage our intake line which includes: calls, emails, and other inquiries, providing timely and accurate responses
• Maintain an organized and efficient filing system for documents, resources, and records
• Assist in planning and coordinating workshops, support group meetings, and events
• Collaborate with other team members to update and manage the organization's website and social media platforms
• Assist in preparing and distributing newsletters, communications, and promotional materials
• Perform general administrative duties including data collection and entry for multiple staff
• Conduct evaluation surveys as needed
• Maintain project calendars to help coordinate work flow
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director including assisting in other special events as needed
• Accept and represent the IPUL organizational philosophy

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent; some college coursework is a plus
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with great attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace
• Compassionate and empathetic attitude toward parents of children with disabilities
• Previous experience in office administration, customer service, or nonprofit work is preferred but not required
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

Additional Information:

•  Work hours are primarily in the Boise main office Monday-Friday between 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
• This is an in-person position – NOT hybrid or remote
• Bilingual in Spanish and English is helpful

Physical Demands and Workplace Environment:

• The employee occasionally lifts, pushes, and/or moves up to 50 pounds
• The noise level of the work environment is moderate to loud noise

How to Apply:

If you are enthusiastic about making a positive difference in the lives of parents of children with disabilities, we invite you to apply. Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter detailing your interest and relevant experience to jobs@ipulidaho.org. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Idaho Parents Unlimited, Inc., is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, or disability.

Calling all dedicated and artistic educators, special educators and creative teaching artists for positions teaching diverse young minds!

Are you a passionate educator who believes in the transformative power of learning through creativity and innovation? Do you have a deep commitment to nurturing young minds who learn in unconventional ways? We are looking for people who have experienced the power of creativity and individualized support to unlock each student's potential. At Idaho Parents Unlimited’s IPUL Arts, we believe in fostering growth, empowerment, and creativity for students with unique needs. We are seeking a Lead Teacher or Teaching Artist for the opportunity to make a lasting impact on students' lives. We have positions open in both of our statewide programs: Artist in Residence and the Work of Art program.  

Positions Overview

As a Lead Teacher in our Work of Art Program you will play a pivotal role in shaping young minds and guiding them on their educational journey. You will implement engaging visual arts lesson plans, foster a collaborative classroom atmosphere, and mentor fellow educators utilizing our Work of Art curriculum. Your expertise will guide and inspire students with disabilities to think critically and develop essential life and employment skills. This unit will last 10 weeks, with a full-time 3-week teaching intensive situated in the middle. You will be required to plan and coordinate with other teachers, our Arts Administrator, and a client business partner. 

As a Teaching Artist with a special education focus in our Artist in Residence program you will work with classroom teachers to develop an artistic lesson in visual or performing arts that is linked in a meaningful way to the class curriculum to foster cross subject learning and development of cultural contexts. The position is a baseline of 10 hours, with a schedule agreed upon between the teaching artist and the classroom teacher. Coordination and communication with our IPUL Arts Administrator is also required. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in education, the arts, or related field or with equivalent experience
• Proven experience in educational leadership and/or artistic excellence
• An understanding of how to teach students who are neurodiverse and/or physically diverse
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Innovative mindset with a passion for experiential learning
• Dedication to fostering an inclusive and respectful environment
• Ability to adapt to various learning styles and needs                                                

If you are ready to inspire, innovate, and shape the future of education, we would love to hear from you! To apply, please submit your resume, a cover letter detailing your educational philosophy, and a portfolio showcasing your teaching or artistic work to jobs@ipulidaho.org using “IPUL Arts” in the subject line. Let's embark on this exciting journey together!

Application Deadline: September 19, 2023. Boise Work of Art classes begin the week of October 30, 2023. 

• Competitive compensation for all positions.
• All teaching staff working with children must complete a background check including fingerprinting

4619 W. Emerald, Ste. E., Boise, ID 83706

TEL: 208-342-5884

FAX: 208-342-1408

Parent Voice Summit

See IPUL's Event page for this:

https://sites.google.com/ipulidaho.org/idahopvs/

The Parent Voice Summit is a two-day event aimed providing a platform for parents to come together, share their experiences, and learn valuable information and skills related to their role as advocates and supporters of their children.

The event will feature keynote speakers, panel discussions, workshops, and interactive sessions designed to foster dialogue and conversation, provide resources, and encourage collaboration among parents, educators, policymakers, and other stakeholders.

Contact Idaho Parents Unlimited!

The best method to reach us for assistance is through our website:  

https://ipulidaho.org/connect-with-us#contact-us-here . You can also shoot us a question using the abbreviated version of that form at the bottom of every page on our website, although we may need to get more information from you.

We monitor our intake phone line (208-342-5884) during the workday, and will try to respond to any request there within 24 hours. We use an automated intake phone system, so you will be leaving a message. (Please be sure the number you are leaving us can accept text or voice messages.)

For questions that are not about something in our scope of work, you can still leave a phone message as above, send the question to the form on our website, or shoot us an email at parents@ipulidaho.org.

We keep our website updated with new news and events, and maintain a presence on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Programs and services offered by Idaho Parents Unlimited are supported in part by the U.S. Department of Education (H328M200033) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA) Affordable Care Act Family to Family Health Information Center (H84MC12896), opinions expressed herein do not necessarily represent the positions of either department, endorsement is not assumed