Year: 2023

Job Opportunity – Latin School of Chicago

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Job Summary

Latin School of Chicago provides its students with a rigorous and innovative educational program in a community that embraces diversity of people, cultures and ideas. Latin inspires its students to pursue their passions and lead lives of purpose and excellence. This is an exciting opportunity for an aspiring lower school educator who has a passion for exploring teaching and supporting students in an outstanding academic environment.

The Lower School Readiness Assessor, in collaboration with the Lower School Associate Director of Enrollment Management, will assess the readiness of applicants for admission to the Lower School of Latin School of Chicago.

  • This is a part-time (mornings only), six-month per year position from approximately October through March each year (excluding school breaks).
  • This position requires frequent local travel during the working period.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Conduct one-to-one readiness assessments with children between the ages of 3 and 9 applying to Latin’s Lower School (Junior Kindergarten through 4th Grade)
  • Compile assessment summaries for the consideration of Latin’s lower school admissions committee
  • Provide feedback on assessment performance to the parents/guardians of lower school applicants
  • Schedule and conduct child observations at preschools, nursery schools and elementary schools across the Chicagoland area
  • Assist the Lower School Associate Director of Enrollment Management with the JK-4 application process as needed
  • Review all lower school applications and serve on the lower school admissions committee
  • Perform other duties as assigned or needed

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree or doctoral training with an early childhood or child development focus preferred.
  • Admissions/enrollment management experience preferably in the independent school sector
  • Experience working with young children and families, ideally in a school environment
  • Ability to administer developmental assessments to early childhood and elementary-aged children
  • Experience administering the WPPSI or WISC assessments or other evaluative tools
  • Ability to handle highly confidential admission and assessment materials effectively and with appropriate care
  • Excellent written and communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Energy, enthusiasm, friendliness and a sense of humor
  • Very good computer proficiency, ideally with experience using enrollment management databases
  • Spanish language proficiency is a plus
  • Ability to travel throughout Chicagoland to other educational institutions

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Job Opportunity – BGF Children’s Therapy

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BGF Children’s Therapy provides in-home and center-based behavior therapy for children diagnosed with Autism. They are searching for individuals to work one on one with the children during this summer and into Fall 2023. Ideal candidates are working on their Bachelor’s or Master’s in a related field and have some experience with children. They train staff in behavior analytic principles and the skills necessary to work with children diagnosed with Autism. BGF Children’s Therapy have hired students from DePaul in the past and have been very happy with their work and dedication. Hourly rates range from $20-$25, depending on experience.

Interested candidates can contact Nicole Cissell at nicole@bgftherapy.com or 312-806-7937

Save the Date! Oct 14th 2nd Year Professional Practice Orientation

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Attention CSL Students Beginning Their Second Year:

There will be a mandatory 2nd Year Professional Practice Orientation for all 2nd year counseling students on Saturday, October 14th from 10:00 am – 12:30 pm. This will take place in person on Lincoln Park Campus (location TBD). We will be discussing all things related to Practicum and Internship that you will encounter during your Professional Practice in 2024 – 2025. Stay tuned for more information about this meeting and please plan accordingly.

Please reach out to Jay Lesenko or Dr. Hamm if you have any questions!

Job Opportunity – Inside Out Recovery

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Insideout Recovery is hiring an Executive Assistant to the CEO and Intake Coordinator.

The job description can be accessed here: Insideout Living – Executive Assistant Job Posting.

Have you wanted to be a part of a fast-paced private practice dedicated to assisting individuals on their journey to mental health and wellbeing? Are you driven, exceptional at executive support and have a particular skill in defining, automating and streamlining processes? Insideout Living, a trauma and addiction healing center in Evanston, IL, may have the perfect role for you!

We are seeking a dedicated, organized and service-oriented individual to come on board as the Executive Assistant to the CEO and Intake Coordinator. This instrumental office staff member will report directly to our Chief Engagement Officer and will play a crucial role in keeping the firm, its leadership and clinicians, organized, supported and working efficiently. You will also often be the first touchpoint for our Clients as they seek mental health services and will therefore highlight Insideout Living’s message and mission.

The role is remote and will begin at 20-25 hours a week with potential for more hours should the role evolve.

If after reading the duties, responsibilities and competencies you get that, “wow, that really sounds like me” feeling, please send your resume, cover letter and compensation requirements to lisa@insideoutrecovery.com and enter “Executive Assistant Role” in the subject line.

Feel free to check out our website at www.insideoutrecovery.com

Call for Proposals – Counselors for Social Justice Professional Development Committee

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Counselors for Social Justice (CSJ) Professional Development Committee: 
Call for 2023-24 Graduate Student Research Showcase Proposals

The CSJ Professional Development Committee is calling for research presentation proposals from graduate students in counselor education for the new initiative, The Graduate Student Research Showcase during the 2023-2024 academic cycle.

This is an opportunity to talk about your research, regardless of progress (i.e., newly proposed research, data collection or analysis phase, completed projects). Accepted proposals will have an opportunity to meet with members of the professional development committee to record up to a 30-minute research talk to be added to our YouTube as part of the showcase series.

We invite solo presenters or presenting teams, and welcome masters level and doctoral graduate student presenters. Membership in CSJ is preferred but not required for all presenters.

We encourage proposals to align with our mission statement (see below), but we welcome presentations that focus on research outcomes, program evaluations, conceptual frameworks for advocacy and justice, and observations of needed advocacy within the counseling profession

Proposals will be accepted on a rolling basis until August 31, 2023 or until all spots are filled.

Submit your proposal here: https://forms.gle/vUZD1hWpqdvuuQjx5

Questions can be directed to (professionaldevelopment@counseling-csj.org).

Job Opportunity – Willowbrook After School Program

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Applicant with volunteer/work experience with children is preferred. Applicant should be responsible, friendly, enthusiastic, patient and willing to learn. After School Counselor/Mentor will be under the direct supervision of the Site Director/Recreation Supervisor. The Counselor/Mentor will assist in implementing of activities in the After School program as well as supervising the children.

Hours Per Week: Approximately 12-15 hours per week. 5 Days a week
Times: 3:00 p.m. -6:15 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 3:00 p.m. -5:15 p.m. on Friday. Willing to work with school or other work schedules
Start/End Dates: August- June.
Hourly Rate: $15.00-$16.50

RESPONSIBILITIES WHEN INTERACTING WITH CHILDREN:

-Consistently demonstrate positive interaction with all children; talk to them and treat them with dignity and respect.

-Consistently demonstrate positive discipline; teach and redirect rather than scolding or reprimanding them; firmly and consistently enforce the rules.

-Express clear expectations and hold children accountable for adhering to them.

-Help children to develop a positive self-esteem and sense of self-worth.

-Consistently demonstrate and reinforce the values of caring, respect, honesty and responsibility