WOW Counselor II - Dunbar Vocational Career Academy

Job Details:

Job Location:

Chicago - Chicago, IL, Position Type:
Full Time, Education Level: Bachelors Degree, Salary Range: $54000.00 - $67000.00

Salary,

Travel Percentage :
On-site, Job Category:
Professional Services,

Position Summary:

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.

Location:

3000 S King Dr, Chicago, IL 60616

Hours:

8:10am-3:45pm Mon-Fri

• 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

• Education/Experience/Training

• Bachelor's degree in social work, counseling, or a related human service field from an approved accredited university is required (Master's degree preferred)
• 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

• Skills/Abilities

• 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.
• Bilingual highly preferred, fluent in Spanish and English

Youth Guidance offers a competitive benefit package for eligible full-time employees including the option to participate in medical, dental, and vision plans as well…