The
Indiana Youth Development (IYD) Credential |
Is it Right for You?
- Are
you a teacher's aide in a classroom setting?
- Do
you supervise youth care workers?
- Are
you a scout leader?
- Are
you a summer camp counselor?
- Do
you work in an after school program?
- Do
you work in a youth center?
- Do
you work with youth in a church, synagogue or temple?
If
you answered yes to one or more of these questions, the IYD Credential is right
for you. Eligibility
To be eligible you must meet the following minimum requirements: 1.
Are you 18 years or older?
2. Do you have high school diploma or GED or more?
3. Have you worked/volunteered at least 480 hours in the field during the
past 5 years?
4. Are you working with children and youth between the ages
of 5 and 18?
There
are currently two tracks for obtaining an IYD credential: 1.
Standard Process designed for individuals with a High School diploma or
GED
2. Alternate Process designed for individuals with an Associate,
Bachelor or Master Degree in Youth Development or a related field.
If
you are not sure which process is appropriate for you, please contact the YouthPRO
office at (317) 259-9491 or info@indianayouthpro.org. Each
track is described in detail here:
Candidate's
Documentation Requirements and Directions for IYD - Standard Process
Candidate's
Documentation Requirements and Directions for IYD - Alternate Process
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