WOW Counselor II: Trauma-Informed Youth Mentor

Youth Guidance; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plan

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Flex spending accounts

Pet insurance

401k

Wellness program

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

Youth Guidance in Chicago seeks a WOW Counselor II to deliver school-based group counseling and short-term support for female students in grades 6–12. The role uses trauma-informed practices to support emotional well-being, healthy relationships and decision-making.

The counselor will lead WOW sessions across multiple campuses, coordinate care with families and school partners, and participate in supervision and trainings to ensure high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, or related field.
• LCSW/LCPC/LPC or eligibility for licensure.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in school-based or youth-serving settings.
• Experience with crisis intervention models and SEL frameworks.
• Experience facilitating group counseling and trauma-informed care.
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver school-based group counseling and short-term individual support.
• Provide trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate one-on-one support.
• Lead or support WOW curriculum group sessions during the school day.
• Participate in supervision, case consultation, and fidelity coaching.
• Coordinate care with families and school staff, including referrals.
• Maintain clinical documentation and risk assessments.
• Engage in family engagement events and staff development.
• Perform public relations assignments as requested.

Skills

LCSW/LCPC/LPC eligibility

School-based counseling

Trauma-informed care

Crisis intervention

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Rapport building with youth

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, or related human service field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic records systems

Job description

Youth Guidance in Chicago seeks a WOW Counselor II to deliver school-based group counseling and short-term support for female students in grades 6–12. The role uses trauma-informed practices to support emotional well-being, healthy relationships and decision-making.

The counselor will lead WOW sessions across multiple campuses, coordinate care with families and school partners, and participate in supervision and trainings to ensure high-quality care.