Growing Stronger Together

Boys and Girls Club and Empowering Kids are dedicated to providing the best possible support and programming for hundreds of children in Perham and surrounding communities. Our unique partnership provides wrap-around services that very few rural communities can access to meet individuals and families’ needs across the lifespan.

Both of our organizations have grown exponentially over the past few years, and the newly renovated space will give us more room to provide high-quality programming to children and adults in the Perham and surrounding communities. This space is designed specifically for each organization’s needs, including dedicated space for art, technology, cooking, gaming, social skills, a sensory gym, large motor gym, kitchen, and mental health services. 

WE’RE NEARLY THERE!

You are formally invited to join in on our 4th annual golf tournament! We are excited to get back out on the course to visit with all of our generous donors. For the non-golfers, we’ve added a bean bag tournament this year! 

Check out the materials and get your team registered below. 

We’re expanding our team!

We are searching for an individual who loves children, is passionate about individuals with autism and social challenges, and is dedicated to supporting the mission of Empowering Kids!

Empowering Kids has an opportunity for a full-time Mental Health Professional. This position will provide direct EIDBI services (Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention) and outpatient mental health services to children and adults with autism or other related conditions, and their families.

The duties may include but are not limited to:

• Complete strength-based and person-centered diagnostic assessments and treatment plans 
• Provide supervision to other mental health providers as needed
• Consistently demonstrate clinical competence and professionalism by effectively providing mental health therapy and diagnostic services to children and their families.
• Consistently demonstrate professional behaviors that reflect respect for clients and their families, co-workers, the schools, and the organization.
• Provide services in appropriate settings including the family when possible.
• Develop and maintain therapeutic rapport with parents and care providers to allow for improved client functioning.
• Collaborate with care providers, social workers, outside agencies, and school staff.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or Marriage and Family Therapy;
• Licensed Mental Health Professional as defined in 9505.0371 Minnesota Rule, Subp 5A
• Experience working with individuals with autism or a related condition. 
• Experience and training in developmental based techniques for supporting individuals with autism and related conditions preferred 

• Clear DHS background study and sexual exploitations screening
• Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record.
• Requires use of personal vehicle with current vehicle insurance.

Empowering Kids Workplace Culture:

• A team of passionate, energetic, creative, fun, and caring people
• Supportive, encouraging, and flexible atmosphere professionally and personally
• Diverse work opportunities in client strengths, client needs, ages, family structures, genders, and life experiences 
• Empowering clients and employees alike in celebrating differences, seeking input in decision making, and supporting innovative ideas and big dreams!

We’re expanding our team!

We are searching for an individual who loves children, is passionate about individuals with autism and social challenges, and is dedicated to supporting the mission of Empowering Kids!

Please click on the following link to view the job description.

In this season of gratitude and thanksgiving, we want to send out a sincere thank you to all of our donors and sponsors from the past year. Here at Empowering Kids, we want to ensure that all donations are making the greatest impact possible.

Because of your generous gift in 2019, we have been able to accomplish so much. Here are some of the highlights.

Empowering Kids has a bright future ahead for our organization and everyone impacted by our services. From individuals with autism to family members, teachers, and our local communities, we are excited — and proud — to see the progress made over the last year. And we can’t wait to see the accomplishments yet to come.

Thank you for being part of our journey. Our board, our staff, and our families are beyond grateful to our donors and our volunteers who continue to make this all possible.

Wishing you a happy holiday season, and a happy New Year!