WOW Counselor II

YOUTH GUIDANCE•Chicago, IL

28d•$54,000 - $67,000•Onsite

About The Position

WOW Counselor II staff are responsible for delivering school-based group counseling and individualized support to female-identifying students in grades 6–12 to promote emotional well-being, healthy relationships, and positive decision-making. Drawing on their academic training in counseling, social work, or psychology, WOW Counselor II staff use trauma-informed and culturally responsive practices to facilitate group sessions, provide short-term counseling as needed, and respond to student crises. They also play a key role in supporting mental health referrals and helping students navigate personal, social, and academic challenges. We are looking for counselors at the following locations: Dunbar High School Roberto Clemente Community Academy Schurz High School Michele Clark Academic Prep Magnet High School Sawyer Elementary School Little Village High School-Multicultural and World Language Foreman College and Career Academy

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, or a related human service field from an approved accredited university is required
LCSW, LCPC, or LPC (or eligibility for clinical licensure)
Minimum of two years’ experience in school-based, clinical, or youth-serving settings.
Familiarity with crisis intervention models, evidence-based practices, and SEL frameworks.
Experience facilitating group counseling sessions and delivering trauma-informed care.
Experience working in schools or youth relates systems, i.e. DCFS, juvenile detention, mental health facilities
Demonstrated ability to build rapport and engage youth in meaningful therapeutic relationships.
Strong case documentation and time management abilities.
Ability to demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a school-based environment.
Cultural humility and demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion.
Must demonstrate creativity in engaging youth
Provide a positive team-based approach to treatment and care working with clients
Proficient in Microsoft Office and electronic record-keeping systems.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred
Bilingual highly preferred, fluent in Spanish and English

Responsibilities

Facilitate 4-5 weekly group counseling sessions utilizing the WOW curriculum during the school day
Participate in individual and group clinical supervision, case consultation, and fidelity coaching.
Provide clinical assessments and psychosocial assessments as appropriately indicated by supporting students’ social-emotional development.
Provide trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate for one-on-one support and short-term individual counseling to students as needed.
Deliver crisis intervention, risk assessments, and safety planning in collaboration with school-based teams.
Coordinate care and aftercare planning with families, school staff, and external service providers, including mental health referrals.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation including case notes and risk assessments in accordance with program standards.
Support program implementation by engaging school partners, providing in-service training, and participating in family engagement events.
Collaborate with LSC, Parent Programs and the Pupil Personnel Support team
Lead or support special projects, events, and initiatives that promote youth development, mental health awareness, and leadership.
Participate in WOW staff development and required curriculum trainings
Perform public relations assignments as requested
Other duties assigned