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Month: April 2024
CSI’s 2nd Annual Clothing Drive
Hello counseling students! Our CSI DPU chapter will be hosting our second annual Spring Cleaning Donation Drive through the month of May. Donation bins will be located in the COE as well as the Arts and Letters Hall. All items will be donated to WINGS– the largest domestic violence agency in Illinois. We are collecting clothing for all genders, accessories, books, shoes, and more! All sizes are accepted (including children’s clothing). If you have any questions please contact Lindsay at lschwa23@depaul.edu
Upcoming Mental health First Aid Classes
According to MHFA, “Youth Mental Health First Aid is an early intervention public education program. It teaches adults how to recognize the signs and symptoms that suggest a potential mental health challenge, how to listen nonjudgmentally and give reassurance to a youth who may be experiencing a mental health challenge, and how to refer a person to appropriate professional support and services.”
According to MHFA, “Mental Health First Aid for Adults teaches people how to recognize signs of mental health or substance use challenges in adults ages 18 and older, how to offer and provide initial help, and how to guide a person toward appropriate care if necessary. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, psychosis, and addictions.”
Click here to learn more Mental Health First Aid.
Classes for are for adults (18+) for MHFA will be offered from the below dates and following times 9 AM-5 PM or 9-5:30PM pending curriculum. This course is valued at $170 per learner. Thanks to the Mental Health First Aid Training SAMHSA Grant, learners may attend at no charge.
Upcoming dates:
May 10th 9-5PM Youth MHFA May 10th pre-registration link
C4 Belle Plaine; 2014 W Belle Plaine Ave. Multi-purpose rm
Total : 15 ppl
Event Flyer: May 10th Event
May 28th 9-5PM Youth MHFA May 28th pre-registration link
C4 Belle Plaine; 2014 W Belle Plaine Ave. Board rm
Total : 15ppl
Event Flyer: May 28th Event
You can also search for our classes at Find a Course or Instructor – Mental Health First Aid. Looking to host a class at your organization? Please fill out this form for future inquiries.
*This class does not lead to instructor certification.
If you know someone who would be interested in signing up, please feel free to share this with them. Questions or concerns cane directed to samara.silverman@c4chicago.org. More information will follow after pre-registration.
Super Brain Summit Friday, April 26th
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Internship Opportunity- Advocate Aurora University Student Assistance Program (USAP) at the University of St. Francis (USF)
The Advocate Aurora University Student Assistance Program (USAP) at the University of St. Francis (USF) in Joliet, IL is currently accepting applications for their 2024-2025 internship program. Interested in students can reach out to Sangita Bogati, LCPC, CAADC at sangita.bogati@aah.org with the following materials:
- a cover letter
- transcript
- curriculum vitae
- three letters of recommendation (at least one letter of recommendation must come from a supervisor who is familiar with and can speak about your clinical work and experience)
DePaul Chi Sigma Iota Pizza Lunch!
There’s still time to RSVP for Chi Sigma Iota’s pizza lunch this Sunday from 1:00-3:00pm! There will be food and games available! Our lunch will be at the Schmitt Academic Center in the main lounge on the first floor!
We look forward to seeing you all there!!
Let us know if you’re attending: https://forms.gle/HZ4AnBrMDMBpDr5z9
FAFSA Supports for Students & Professional Development Events
Below are important messages from Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC):
ISAC Supports for the Financial Aid Application & Correction Process
With the end of the school year fast approaching, and with many students still experiencing delays, processing issues, and needing to make corrections to their 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®), the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) has a variety of supports to offer to support student success. These services are available now and will continue to be available throughout the summer. Please share this information with students and families your organization serves and other professionals and stakeholders in your network.
- For students and families needing one-on-one assistance, they can connect with their local ISACorps members by visiting the ISAC Student Portal to find the ISACorps member in their area who can help answer questions and navigate the completion of their financial aid applications.
- ISAC offers a FAFSA Completion DIY Toolkit so you can take advantage of ready to use announcements/flyers and tips to help encourage students to file their financial aid applications.
- Students and families can also get additional information about the financial aid application process on ISAC’s Financial Aid Planning webpage or by calling ISAC at 800-899-ISAC (4722).
Loan Repayment Adjustment Webinar
Join ISAC to learn about the one-time Income-Driven Repayment (IDR) Account Adjustment. The IDR Account Adjustment will end this month on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. The adjustment is a set of temporary changes that allows federal student loan borrowers to receive credit for certain previously ineligible payments while under an IDR plan and/or pursuing Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). We want to make all Federal Direct Loan and Family Federal Education Loan (FEEL) borrowers aware of this opportunity and how to navigate the process. Attend the upcoming webinars listed below. For registration details, visit ISAC’s Professional Development Calendar. For questions, contact isac.borrowersupport@illinois.gov.
Illinois PaCE Half-Day Training
There is still time to register for Part Two of the half-day training on the Illinois Postsecondary and Career Expectations (PaCE) Framework at Lincoln Land Community College on Thursday, May 9, 2024, from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Registration is open to school counselors, administrators, college and career staff, and others who support students to be college and career ready. This training is free to attend. Registration will close on May 7, or once full capacity has been reached – which may be before May 7, 2024. This training is perfect for those at any level in the process of implementation, who are looking for ideas on how to build a PaCE culture, collect and use data, and work PaCE into their school day. This training will include time to connect with ISAC and work with your team. For more information and registration details, visit the In-Person PaCE Trainings page. For questions, contact isac.pace@illinois.gov.
PaCE Symposium Registration
Don’t forget to register for the third annual PaCE Symposium taking place at Elgin Community College on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Registration will close on Friday, May 3, 2024. Registration for the symposium is $25 and includes continental breakfast and lunch. We encourage folks interested in attending to register in advance. For more information and to register, visit the PaCE Symposium page. For questions, contact isac.pace@illinois.gov.
Upcoming FAN Events This Week and Next
ISAC helps sponsor Family Action Network (FAN) events, which are always free and open to the public. FAN curates a high-quality speaker series on a variety of topics relevant to our work. Please visit the FAN website to register for these upcoming events and see the attached flyers for more details:
- We Are the Leaders We Have Been Looking For – Friday, April 26, 2024, at 12:30 p.m. (CT), in person – registration required – at University of Chicago Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice
- The Civil Rights Act at 60: Is Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Dream for Chicago and the Country Attainable? – Monday, April 29, 2024, at 7 p.m. (CT) , in person – no registration required – Evanston Township High School Auditorium
- Radical Respect: How to Work Together Better – Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at 7 p.m. – on Zoom
If you’re not able to participate in a live FAN event, all events are recorded. Visit the FAN website’s Past Events page to view the library of past event topics and their recordings.
Fostering Partnerships to Cultivate the Next Generation of Health Professionals Community Colleges
Postsecondary educators and students who are preparing for careers in healthcare fields are invited to attend this free workshop being offered by Northern Illinois University and the Northeast Illinois Area Health Education Center. This event will be held on Friday, May 3, 2024, at NIU’s Naperville from 8:30 AM until 12:30 PM. The purpose of this event is to strengthen postsecondary paths, including both community colleges and four-year universities, to promote a high-quality healthcare workforce that can meet the needs of our diverse communities. Register here for this event.
Flyers to Events:
Step by Step Walk Through of IL LPC Licensure Application Process – 5/18/24
Illinois LPC Licensure Application Process
Step by Step Walk Through
Saturday, May 18, 2024
12:30 pm -2:00 pm
https://depaul.zoom.us/j/92921620474
The Office of Professional Practice will be offering a Step by Step Walk Through of the Illinois Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Licensure Application Process for all counseling students on Saturday, May 18, 2024 from 12:30 pm -2:00 pm. We will be recording this meeting for those who are unable to attend. Please see attached PDF for additional details.
We will be going through the entirety of the 22 page Illinois LPC Licensure Application as well as addressing various pieces of the licensure application process (ex. licensure vs certification, the NCE exam, etc.) Please note that this meeting is optional. Although this information may be most immediately relevant to third year students about graduate, first and second year students are more than welcome to attend as well.
We will also discuss:
- The difference between licensure and certification
- The types of counseling licenses in Illinois
- The general timeline of how long it can take to obtain licensure
- What to do if you are seeking licensure in a state outside of Illinois
- Taking the National Counseling Examination (NCE) before vs. after you graduate
- The costs involved in applying for licensure
We will define and explain the following terms and their role in the licensure process:
- Illinois Department of Finance and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) license in IL
- Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) license in IL
- National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)
- National Counseling Examination (NCE)
- National Certified Counselor (NCC) Certification
Dissertation Recruitment – Research Study on Counseling Training
Dear Fellow Graduate Student!
My name is Taylor Karnilaw and I am a doctoral student in counseling psychology at the University at Albany, State University of New York. I would like to invite you to participate in a study that explores how Masters trainee’s efficacy beliefs develop in supervision and influence their eventual career goals. This study has been approved by the University at Albany’s Institutional Review Board, IRB Protocol #:24X102.
This study is open to anyone who meets the following criteria:
- Currently enrolled in a CACREP or MPCAC-accredited master’s program in counseling
- Seeing clients for at least three months and currently working with at least three clients
- Are receiving weekly clinical supervision from one consistent supervisor for at least three months
- Is at least 18 years of age
Participation will involve completing a confidential online survey that is expected to take between 15-20 minutes of your time. Participation in this study is completely voluntary and you are free to exit the survey at any time.
As a thank you for participating, at the end of the survey, you will be given the opportunity to enter into a drawing to win one of ten $15 gift certificates. If you choose to provide your email address to be entered into the drawing, it will be collected separately from the rest of your survey responses.
If you believe you are eligible and would like to participate, please use the link below and enter the password Counseling1 to begin the survey:
https://albany.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9SRB6Yc4GG1g2iy
If you have any questions, please contact me at tkarnilaw@albany.edu or Dr. Hung-Bin Sheu, at hsheu@albany.edu. Please feel free to share this message with others that you think may be eligible to participate in the study.
Thank you very much and best of luck in your training!
Job Opportunity – Onahan Elementary
Role: Anticipated SY 24-25 School Counselor
Posting: Job Posting
Primary Location: North/Northwest Side-6634 West Raven St., (Onahan Elementary)
Job Number: 240000M0
Requirements: Master’s degree in school counseling AND current ISBE Professional Educator License (PEL) with a School Counseling Endorsement
Reports to: Principal
Evaluated by: Principal
PRIMARY FUNCTION
As vital members of the school’s educational leadership team, professional school counselors provide comprehensive, developmental supports within the academic, personal/social, and career domains to ensure that today’s students become the productive, well-adjusted adults of tomorrow. School counselors are uniquely trained professional educators with a mental health perspective who understand and respond to the challenges presented by today’s diverse student population. School counselors provide proactive leadership to engage all stakeholders in the delivery of programs and services to help all students achieve success in school1.
MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Create, Implement, and Evaluate a Comprehensive School Counseling Program aligned with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) REACH Framework for School Counselors1:
The Framework is aligned to the American School Counselor Association National Model for School Counseling Programs2 and outlines a comprehensive counseling program that delivers services equitably to all students in the building.
Conduct Annual Needs Assessments and Data Reviews to Determine and Prioritize Student Needs:
The school counselor will conduct an annual needs assessment and data review to identify critical areas of student need. The school counselor will then create targeted program goals aligned to the schoolwide goals, mission, and vision. This ensures that school counseling services address critical areas of demonstrated need, resulting in improved academic achievement.
Implement the School Counseling Core Curriculum:
In order to reach all students, the school counselor will design, conduct, and co-teach learning activities in classroom, large group, and/or school wide settings, based on the academic, career, postsecondary and social/emotional needs of the students so as to facilitate the infusion of school counseling as an integral component of the total education curricula. Activities to support this objective may include: classroom guidance; high school/college/career fairs; high school/college/career tours; grade-level or school-wide team building activities.
Provide Individual Student Planning Activities:
In collaboration with students, staff, and families, the school counselor will create an academic plan that ultimately results in the successful obtainment of a diploma and postsecondary option(s) of choice. Activities to support this objective may include: facilitation of completion of the Individual Learning Plan in Naviance; transition activities (i.e orientations, HS app process); events to inform families of test results and their implications for educational planning; advisement to ensure students are on-track to the next grade level or phase in life.
Provide Responsive Services:
In collaboration with students, staff, and families, the school counselor will provide responsive services to address students’ barriers to academic achievement. Activities to support this objective may include: facilitation of small groups; structured, short-term, goal-oriented individual counseling sessions; participation in building-level student assistance teams; facilitation of conferences with students, teachers, and families; consultation with teachers, families, and external partners regarding the developmental needs of students; schoolwide support during crisis or emergency situations; participation in IEP/504 Plan teams. Please note that school counselors do NOT provide therapeutic treatment of a mental, emotional, or bodily disorder.
Provide Indirect Student Support:
Indirect services are provided on behalf of students as a result of the school counselor’s interactions with others. Activities to support this objective may include: referral of students/families to district and community resources; sharing strategies that support student achievement with parents, teachers, other educators, and community organizations; serving as a student advocate to promote student development within the three domains; serving as the school’s resident expert on student development; reaching out to other experts and stakeholders to obtain information on students’ needs; teaming/partnering/serving on committees and advisory boards; creating formalized partnerships with community based organizations.
Provide System Support:
As professionals, leaders, and advocates in the school building, the school counselor will coordinate, conduct and participate in activities that contribute to the effective operation of the school consistent with the approved school counseling program. Activities to support this objective may include: creation of an annual school counseling Evidence-Based Implementation Plan and Annual Agreement to support overall school goals and objectives; creation and delivery of needs assessments to determine the primary needs of students according to a variety of audiences; collection and aggregation of multiple data sources in order to determine need, as well as to progress monitor counseling interventions; protection of planning time for the creation and modification of counseling interventions; coordination of professional development/inservice programs for faculty and staff.
Participate in Regular Professional Development:
So as to stay current with evidenced-based practices in the field, the school counselor will actively participate in district, state, and national professional development; participate in professional associations; read professional journals; attend workshops and conferences; engage in continuing education coursework.
References:
1: REACH Framework for School Counselors
2: American School Counseling Association National Model for School Counseling Programs