SCHOOL COUNSELOR

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We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome

Salary

Anticipated starting salary $6,652/month; Full Range $6,652 - $10,645/month:

• Job Type: Salaried
• Category: Full Time
• Number of Vacancies: 1

Bargaining Unit Code

RC063 Professional Employees, Educators,Juvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinators,and Physicians AFSCME

Merit Comp Code

Work Hours: Mon-Fri - 8:00a - 4:00p -- Sat-Sun - off

Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability

• 1 to 5 Days per week in office, depending on operational needs
• Headquarter Location: 30 W 200 Ferry Rd, Warrenville, Illinois, 60563
• Work County: DuPage

Agency Contact

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position

MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the

SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Position Overview

Subject to administrative approval of the Principal, acquires and transfers academic and other pertinent records to and from Juvenile Justice facilities, educational facilities or other public, state or local agencies; monitors and tracks the provision of Juvenile Justice School District education services for compliance with state and federal education mandates and required deadlines; documents and records data; provides counseling and guidance to students, parents and guardians regarding educational testing, educational goals, graduation planning and career planning; assists educators and administrators in evaluating and improving teaching methods and classroom strategies for all students.

Essential Functions

• Subject to administrative approval, serves as the school counselor for School District #428.
• Develops and provides orientation activities for youth who are entering the Juvenile Justice school district.
• Conducts counseling sessions with students that are designed around the student’s individual education plan.
• Conducts in-service programs and training for faculty.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, workshops, and development of programs designed to improve/expand educational offerings.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a master’s degree in school counseling, school psychology, counseling psychology, education, social work, or psychology or closely related field.
• Requires completion of an Illinois program for the preparation of school counselors or a comparable approved program in another state or a comparable certificate or license issued by another state.
• Requires completion of a supervised counseling practicum of at least 100 clock hours that provides interaction with individuals of school age and includes at least 40 hours of direct service work.

Requires a Professional Educator’s License (PEL) issued by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) endorsed for teaching, having completed as part of an approved program, coursework addressing the structure, organization, and operation of the educational system with the emphasis of P-12 schools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers three (3) years of professional experience providing counseling services to juveniles in a congregate care setting.
• Prefers two (2) years of professional experience assessing students’ progress in specially assigned programs in a congregate care and/or equivalent settings.
• Prefers two (2) years of professional experience assessing students’ educational abilities and needs.
• Prefers two (2) years of professional experience evaluating student transcripts, and recommending educational needs, for youth to obtain a GED or High School Diploma.
• Prefers two (2) years of professional experience developing, organizing, and providing orientation services to juveniles for congregate care or a similar setting.
• Prefers two (2) years of professional experience facilitating conferences and/or meetings with teachers, students, and parents.
• Prefers the ability to maintain effective working relationships with staff, students in a juvenile justice setting, and parents of students in a juvenile justice setting.
• Prefers the ability to maintain a calm and collected demeaner while deescalating situations involving juveniles displaying challenging behaviors.
• Conditions of Employment: Requires the ability to pass an IDOC/IDJJ background check.
• Requires ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of position held is prohibited.
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate and requires an appropriate, valid driver’s license.
• Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Benefits

The Department of Juvenile Justice offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Paid parental leave

Benefits

Pre-tax benefits programs including but not limited to:

• Deferred Compensation, Medical, Daycare, etc.
• Employees earn twelve (12) paid Sick Days annually
• New Employees earn ten (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to twenty-five (25) paid Vacation Days annually (based on years of service)
• Employees earn three (3) paid Personal Days annually (pro-rated based on start date)
• Thirteen-Fourteen (13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date)
• Flexible work schedules in many program areas (remote work may be an option for certain positions)
• This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

Application Instructions

• Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
• If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.
• State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the
• Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.
• Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the
• Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the

• Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
• Non-State employees: on
• Illinois.jobs2web.com

• The main form of communication will be through email.
• Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s).
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• Nearest Major Market: Naperville
• Nearest Secondary Market: Chicago
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