School Counselor

Maryville Academy • Niles, IL

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About The Position

The School Counselor at Walsh Academy in Niles, IL provides guidance and counseling services as required by the student's IEP (Individually and/or small and large group settings) to assist individuals in meeting their social-emotional and educational potential. The School Counselor will work with families/legal guardians, outside agencies, and school district personnel to provide consultation, transition planning, and educational services coordination. The School Counselor serves as an integral member of the school team.

Requirements

• A Master's Degree in a mental health/human services field from an accredited college (counseling, social work, psychology).
• Current state licensure is required (ISBE Type 73, LCSW, LSW, LPC, or LCPC).
• A minimum of 1-2 years experience in behavioral health, with experience in individual, family and group therapies, crisis intervention and treatment skills preferred.
• Must have strong clinical assessment skills, with majority of experience focused on the child/adolescent population preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists students with school enrollment, course selection and the scheduling process in order to meet relevant school district graduation requirements.
• Processes all student transcripts, quarterly/semester grade reporting, and IEP progress reports.
• Facilitates transcript coordination at time of student intake and discharge.
• Assists students in evaluating their aptitudes by interpreting individual standardized test scores and other relevant data.
• Gathers information from other staff prior to student staffing or IEP.
• Completes IEP or other reports to be presented at staffing.
• Gives verbal or written feedback of student's progress and future goals and objectives at staffing.
• Communicates with parents in a supportive manner providing them with special education related information.
• Participates and contributes to in-service sessions and provides input and suggestions for future topics and directions.
• Encourages the existence of student organizations that may assist with the accomplishment of personal and institutional goals.
• Responsible for being knowledgeable about key issues in student's present and past experience that may influence their actions and affect their learning abilities.
• Adjusts and merges treatment and instruction accordingly.
• Participates in continued performance quality improvement.
• Communicates with parents/guardians regarding attendance, contacting them the morning of absences to confirm attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: Master's degree