School-Based Counseling & Wellness Specialist

To be determined; Danville (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Danville Community Consolidated School District No. 118 seeks a Clinical Professional to provide academic, vocational, and emotional counseling to students for the 2025-2026 school year in Danville, IL.

Collaboration with families, teachers, and administrators will help students develop self-management, learning strategies, and transition plans. The role requires licensure in a recognized clinical field and a preferred master’s degree in counseling or related area, with prior experience in

Qualifications

• Licensure in one of: Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed School Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, or Licensed Psychologist.
• Master’s degree preferred in counseling, social work, or related field from an accredited college or university
• Minimum 3 years’ experience preferred providing individual, family, and/or group therapy

Responsibilities

• Provide academic, vocational, individual, and small group counseling to students
• Assist with staff training, including training in the identification of high-needs youth and effective interaction with those students in the school setting
• Collaborate with students, parents, building staff, and administrators, to help students learn how to manage themselves, improve learning, organize information, and make decisions, and plans that assist students in grade-level transition
• Maintain ongoing records of all contacts with students, families, and/or other related personnel. Complete paperwork and maintain billing as appropriate
• Assist students, building staff, administrators, and /or parents in times of emotional need or crisis
• Provide counseling, support, and feedback to administrators, building staff, and parents to address student noncompliance, academic attendance, and /or behavioral health issues
• Facilitate restorative justice opportunities between students, building staff, administrators, and /or parents to address concerns that arise that pose a threat to the successful education and positive development of students
• Provide information and skills to parents, school staff, administration, and the community to assist them in helping students in academic, career, and social development
• Assist parents in addressing school-related problems, refer parents to outside agencies and specialists when necessary
• Utilize resources available within the school and community to develop appropriate programs and referrals
• Participate in team meetings and make appropriate referrals to outside agencies and other service providers within the school system
• Complete other duties and responsibilities as assigned
• Maintain standards specified in Professional Performance Expectations for District 118 Employees

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Master’s degree preferred in counseling, social work, or related field

Job description

Danville Community Consolidated School District No. 118 seeks a Clinical Professional to provide academic, vocational, and emotional counseling to students for the 2025-2026 school year in Danville, IL.

Collaboration with families, teachers, and administrators will help students develop self-management, learning strategies, and transition plans. The role requires licensure in a recognized clinical field and a preferred master’s degree in counseling or related area, with prior experience in