School-Based Youth Counselor II – Trauma-Informed Support

Youth Guidance; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PSLF

Benefits package

401k

Wellness program

Job summary

Youth Guidance is hiring a WOW Counselor II to deliver school-based group counseling and short-term individual support for female-identifying students in grades 6–12 across multiple Chicago high schools and a middle school. You will use trauma-informed practices to promote emotional well-being and healthy relationships.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in social work, counseling, or a related field, with licensure eligibility (LCSW/LCPC/LPC) and at least two years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, or related field from an accredited university.
• Licensure such as LCSW/LCPC/LPC or eligibility for clinical licensure.
• At least two years in school-based, clinical, or youth-serving settings.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate 4–5 weekly school-day group counseling sessions using WOW curriculum.
• Conduct individual and group clinical supervision and case consultation.
• Provide trauma-informed short-term counseling and crisis intervention as needed.
• Coordinate care with families, school staff, and external providers.
• Maintain accurate case notes and participate in staff development.

Skills

Rapport building

Crisis intervention

Group counseling

Communication skills

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or counseling

Licensure eligibility (LCSW/LCPC/LPC)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic health records

Job description

Youth Guidance is hiring a WOW Counselor II to deliver school-based group counseling and short-term individual support for female-identifying students in grades 6–12 across multiple Chicago high schools and a middle school. You will use trauma-informed practices to promote emotional well-being and healthy relationships.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in social work, counseling, or a related field, with licensure eligibility (LCSW/LCPC/LPC) and at least two years of relevant experience.