School Counselor

Nexus Family Healing•Manteno, IL

1d•$35 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

Nexus Family Healing is hiring a part-time School Counselor to join our Safe Harbor School in Manteno, IL, to provide and document therapeutic services to students according to the goals and objectives identified in each student’s Individualized Education Plan. At Nexus Family Healing, we embrace diversity, promote equity, and foster inclusion. As a national mental health organization, we serve a diverse group of youth and families, and we strive for our workforce to support and represent that diversity. Safe Harbor School (SHS) is our very own private school that serves youth receiving treatment at Nexus-Indian Oaks. SHS serves grade levels 6 - 12, and students participate in a curriculum tailored to their unique needs and current grade level. The school provides a special education curriculum accredited by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement and approved by the Illinois State Board of Education. Credits transfer to any school upon the client's discharge.

Requirements

5+ years’ experience working with youth and/or families
Master’s degree in behavioral sciences, human services, social work, marriage & family therapy, psychology, counseling, or clinically related fields
Fully licensed in Illinois as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Maintain First Aid/CPR/Infection Control/Blood Bourne Pathogen/Safe Crisis Management required
Valid driver’s license required. Must meet state regulating agency and Home Office driving requirements
Must successfully pass an IL DCFS criminal background check.
Must have the ability to build strong relationships with diverse individuals or communities and understand their unique needs and challenges.
Must be open to meeting the cultural needs of individuals or communities, considering factors such as language, traditions, and values.

Nice To Haves

7+ years’ experience working with youth and/or families

Responsibilities

Provide therapeutic services according to the goals and objectives identified in each student’s Individualized Education Plan.
Render and track individual, group, and other services as identified based on the minimum weekly or monthly amount of time required by the IEP.
Plan and conduct group sessions with students to meet IEP goals.
Complete additional classroom observation reports for Related Service Counseling to justify need for special education students.
Completion of required diagnostic assessments and documentation as determined by the IEP team.
Provide education and assistance to Manteno School staff and other departments regarding school therapeutic services and educational outcomes.
Educate School staff and treatment team members in the understanding of the student’s educational needs.
Regularly assess the student’s educational progress with the student, the student’s family and LEA, and the clinical treatment team; communicate respectfully and professionally with students and family at all times.
Actively participate in IEP meetings and case conferences as needed; collaborate effectively with Nexus team to problem solve and toward and achieve shared goals and outcomes.
Be available on call for consultation/treatment direction and/or decisions when appropriate.
Develop healthy working relationships with coworkers, employees and youth and families; demonstrate a high degree of conduct, integrity and professionalism while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
Communicate with legal systems, schools and social service agencies and provide court testimony when necessary.
Ensure compliance with governing agency and Nexus reporting requirements.
Complete and compile documentation required by Nexus and governing agencies.
Maintain the educational record according to site policy.
Produce informal and formal reports for parents, social workers, courts, etc.
Review documentation from group living and classroom.
Participate in follow-up data.
Prepare and maintain records and reports for programs and services as required.
Maintain accurate database and files of former and current students in special education in accordance with federal and ISBE regulations.
Follow procedures for safe storing and integrity of all confidential student records, ensuring that student record keeping procedures comply with state and federal law.
Attend and participate in staff meetings and remain current on all required training sessions.
Attend relevant conferences for continued education.
Understand and support the Nexus philosophy and treatment modalities.
Understand, remain current and apply Nexus policies and procedures.
Ensure confidentiality regarding students in compliance with all licensing agencies, ISBE, company policy, Joint Commission, and HIPAA guidelines.
Assist with other job-related duties, as assigned.