New Job

It appears that my barista days are over. Tomorrow I will work three hours making lattes and capuccinos before ending my career as barista. Who knows, perhaps I'll be back someday, but for now, I'm done. Why you ask? Because, I have a new job. Starting tomorrow, I will be working for a private, not-for-profit agency called Youth Services Glenview/Northbrook. And yes, I am extremely excited about this new job.

About two weeks ago I went to a meeting discussing the upcoming practicum and internship required as part of the program. They mentioned that we need to get our resume on file, and I immediately entered into semi-panic mode thinking, "What on earth will I possibly put on a resume?" Well, God answered that prayer before the afternoon was over. One of the gents in my program, Bryan, went to Taylor with me but I didn't actually know him when I was there. Now we have classes together and he's been working for this place for the last year and a half. Well, I went to check my e-mail and Bryan had e-mailed me saying that the place he was working was looking for some part-time workers and he thought I'd be good and interested in what they do.

Basically, the agency does all sorts of services for kids and adolescents. I'll be primarily doing one-on-one counseling with kids dealing with a variety of stuff, using counseling often intertwined with elements of play, art, and group therapy. Basically, I'm really excited for the job and the education and experience it will bring, and am so thankful to have a job that's actually related to my degree program. Of course, there is a part of me that is positively terrified. I'll be meeting for each client in two hour blocks and I can't imagine that I'm skilled enough to know what to do and what to say for two straight hours week after week. They say you learn by doing, so I'm trusting that's true.

I was at the office today doing some paperwork and tomorrow will be at the staff supervision meeting to jump in and meet the rest of the staff. Here we go!