Year: 2023

Job Opportunities – Loyola University Chicago’s Career Services Office

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Loyola University Chicago’s Career Services Office is reorganizing into a career community model and we’re in the rare position of getting to greatly expand our team in order to do so! We’re actively hiring for seven roles, including masters-level entry advisors as well as leadership positions. Here is the link to the open positions. 

The work is a blend of one-on-one counseling, teaching, and program development with undergraduate students, graduate students, and alumni to foster career development across the lifespan. Staff are a mix of counselors, social workers, and student affairs professionals.

Interested alumni can contact Ashley Meczywor at ameczywor@luc.edu!

Job Opportunity – Office of Admission

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The Office of Admission is hiring two Graduate Admission Assistants who, under the direction of the Assistant Director, will often serve as the first line of contact for all prospective students and applicants of the College of Education and the College of Communication.

The job is posted on the campus job board through the Office of Student Employment, labeled “Graduate Admission Assistant” in Office of Admission.

Interested applicants can also contact me directly at etrujill@depaul.edu or 773-325-8363.

Job Opportunity – St. James Lutheran Church

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Nursery Job Description

  • St. James provides a nursery for the young families attending Sunday morning church services, caring for children ages 0-3. In this nursery we support St James’ mission of supporting young families in attending Sunday services by providing Christian care of young children. This means:

    • Actively interacting and playing with children, reading to them, coloring with them, etc

    • Being kind, patient, and gentle with the children, understanding that they are toddlers and may be shy or unsure of themselves and the nursery

    • Providing a safe and clean playing environment while the children are utilizing the nursery

    • Cleaning and organizing the nursery after the children play

  • Hours are Sunday mornings from 8:15-12:15, $15.40/hr

    • Weekends are scheduled on a rotation so we will work with you but a specific number of hours are not guaranteed

  • Dress Code: Professional but casual enough to play on the floor

    • No crop tops, no shorts, jeans are allowed but no holes, no graphic tees, skirts must be an appropriate length, no flip flops

  • Job Requirements:

    • Must be 18 or older

    • Must fill out a background check

    • Experience with children recommended but not required

    • Must have responsibility and time management skills

  • If interested, email mkeating@stjames-lutheran.org

Employment Opportunity- The Center for the Study of Family Violence

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The Center for the Study of Family Violence is looking for individuals who are interested in full-time positions in one of the following programs, which are funded by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (IDCFS). Successful candidates are passionate about promoting positive outcomes for children and enjoy working as part of a diverse team of professionals. Most work is conducted remotely, with close supervision within a supportive team environment.

 Clinical Screener – Integrated Assessment Program

This is a position with the Integrated Assessment Program that involves conducting specialized clinical mental health assessments of children birth through 18 years of age who are placed in substitute care and their former guardians. Assessments include developing a DSM-5 diagnostic impression, an assessment of violence potential as well as an assessment for capacity to parent. Clinical Screeners complete specialized reports of findings that are presented in a court of law as part of the adjudication and determination of the permanency of the case.

Clinical Assessor – Congregate Care Program

This is a position in the Congregate Care Assessment Program (CCAP). CCAP Clinical Assessors conduct independent assessments of youth in care to determine if placement in residential care is appropriate. Children placed in residential care have significant emotional and behavior concerns. These children are considered to be at high risk of serious harm toward self or others.

Minimum Required Qualifications –

  • Master’s degree from an accredited university in a clinical or related area of study, such as social work, counseling, clinical psychology, or community counseling;
  • Active clinical professional license issued by the State of Illinois that allows for independent clinical practice: Licensed Clinical Social Work (LCSW), Clinical Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy (LMFT). Will consider license eligible LPCs and LSWs.

 

For more information or to learn how to apply, please contact:

Julie Crouch, Director

Center for the Study of Family Violence and Sexual Assault

Northern Illinois University

jcrouch@niu.edu

815-753-7080

Employment 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 searching for individuals to work one on one with the children they serve 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. Staff are trained 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, Clinical Director, at nicole@bgftherapy.com or 312-806-7937.

Reading Adventure Academy at DePaul University

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Reading Adventure Academy at DePaul University

DePaul University Reading Adventure Academy
FREE Weekday Reading & Hands-on Tutoring Help for Grades 2-8
Provided by DePaul graduate students in the Chicago Teacher Residency Program

Starting July 18 and running for 3 weeks, this FREE program meets 10am-12pm in the College of Education’s ECC center. Students can sign up for the EXPLORER track (Tuesdays/Thursdays), the NAVIGATOR track (Mondays/Wednesdays), or the full-week PIONEER track (M-Th).

Learn about fascinating people of the past and present! Write your own stories! Research a topic of interest you choose! Students will have the opportunity to work on reading and literacy skills with DePaul University graduate students in the Chicago Teacher Residency program.

Explorer Track: Tuesdays/Thursdays, July 18 – August 3
Navigator Track: Mondays/Wednesdays, July 19 – August 2
Pioneer Track: full week, Monday thru Thursday, July 18 – August 3

REGISTER HERE: https://forms.gle/GDi4oCo6vtp5K3Ez8