Trauma-Informed School Counselor

Youth Guidance; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

401k

Health benefits

Job summary

Youth Guidance in Chicago is seeking a School Based Counselor to provide individual, group, and family counseling and crisis intervention within the school setting. You will collaborate with school administration and behavioral health teams, conduct clinical assessments, and support teachers through trainings; duties include documentation and occasional home or community-based services.

Position at Sullivan High School, 6631 N. Bosworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60626.

Qualifications

• Masterullica0degree in social work or related human service field from an approved and accredited college/university.
• Experience with youth engagement/positive youth development.
• Experience with or understanding of trauma-informed services and framework.
• Experience working in schools or youth-related systems (e.g., DCFS, juvenile detention, mental health facilities).
• LSW, LCSW, LMFT, LCPC, or LPC licensure.

Responsibilities

• Develops counseling interventions and programs that meet client needs within the school community.
• Provides clinical assessments for each client.
• Provides individual counseling for clients in a school setting.
• Provides family and crisis intervention as needed.
• Participates in teacher training and school in-service presentations.
• Performs weekly required documentation and special administrative assignments.
• Participates in staff development and required trainings within Youth Guidance and assigned school(s).
• May include service provision in home or community-based locations, as well as school-based services.
• Collaborates with and/or coordinates services alongside school administrative and behavioral health teams.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Cultural competency

Bilingual: Spanish/English

Education

Master7s degree in social work or related human service field

Job description

Youth Guidance in Chicago is seeking a School Based Counselor to provide individual, group, and family counseling and crisis intervention within the school setting. You will collaborate with school administration and behavioral health teams, conduct clinical assessments, and support teachers through trainings; duties include documentation and occasional home or community-based services.

Position at Sullivan High School, 6631 N. Bosworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60626.