DePaul University Counseling and Psychological Services (UCAPS) is currently accepting internship applications for the 23-24 year. Interested students should email Orson Morrison at OMORRISO@depaul.edu by March 5^th, 2023 with the following materials:

• A cover letter which includes their interest in training in a university counseling center and any relevant professional/training related experiences.
• A resume or CV
• 2 professional reference letters which can speak to the student’s work ethic, team-work competencies, cross-cultural competencies, ability to take feedback, and any other relevant professional skills.

PLEASE NOTE:

• The UCAPS Internship is for full-time students only (Note:  We want students who have completed clinical course work).
• Students who have been current or previous clients of UCAPS are not eligible for internship. (Note:  prevent multiple roles conflicts).

Do you have questions about COE scholarships or the application process? Next week the COE will be holding two Scholarship and Financial Aid Info Sessions via Zoom. Please see the Zoom links below, and contact Maya Muschitz at MMUSCHIT@depaul.edu with any questions.

2/27 at 12 pm: https://depaul.zoom.us/j/98950302908

2/28 at 4 pm: https://depaul.zoom.us/j/95736336592

Camp Theraplay Support Staff Opportunity

The Theraplay Institute in Chicago, Illinois, is looking to hire Camp Theraplay Support Staff. The position is to assist in direct work with camp participants during programming. The position is a week-long commitment July 17-21, 2022 from 8:30am – 3:15pm plus a three-hour orientation on the morning of July 15, 2022. The position reports to the Clinic Programming Specialist.

Send resume and cover letter to Kirsten Rieck, Clinic Programming Specialist at kirsten@theraplay.org. Applications received without a cover letter will not be considered.

This is a paid opportunity for students interested in direct work with children in the fields of mental health and education.

Below is the link to the flyer for more information:

Camp Theraplay Support Staff

Disney II Magnet High School is looking for a full time maternity leave counselor for next fall semester. It would run the entirety of the semester (End of August-beginning of February).

If interested, please reach out directly to Jen Fine at jsfine@cps.edu.

ATTENTION FIRST YEAR COUNSELING STUDENTS:

Disney II Magnet High School is looking for a full time Counseling Assistant Position

The position has not yet been posted to CPS’s job board, but in the meantime, applicants can email Jen Fine directly: jsfine@cps.edu.

Below is additional information:

CLASS TITLE: Guidance Counselor Assistant

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS: Under the supervision of a school counselor, works with students to provide information concerning careers, continuing education, and postsecondary education financial aid; and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Disseminates information to students, including pamphlets, books, and audio-visual aids for the purpose of stimulating interest and discussion concerning careers, vocations, and continuing education; provides assistance to students in locating specific information and literature regarding careers, occupational training programs, colleges, universities, and trade schools; assists students in the completion of various applications and educational financial aid forms; assists students in completing individualized tasks assigned by a school counselor; assists school counselors in establishing and maintaining student records; compiles, records, and updates routine reports as necessary; locates and acquires career and postsecondary education materials and assembles information packets for teachers for classroom use; maintains inventories of books and pamphlets and replenishes materials as necessary; responds to telephone inquiries concerning general guidance counseling activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Training and Experience. Graduation from high school (or G.E.D. equivalent). Previous office and clerical experience in a counseling or school related setting is highly desirable.

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skill. Basic knowledge of the principles and practices of guidance counseling, knowledge of occupational and educational guidance resources, general knowledge of Chicago Public Schools rules and regulations.

Ability to work with and for school-aged children and school personnel, ability to follow written and verbal instructions, ability to establish and maintain routine records and reports.

Good oral and written communication skills, skill in the application of basic guidance counseling techniques, skill in the operation of basic office equipment, skill in demonstrating sensitivity to the career and educational goals of students.

Physical Requirements.Sedentary Work: Exerting up to ten (10) pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. A position is classified as Sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Rebecca Opamen, a doctoral candidate in the Counselor Education and Supervision program at Texas Tech University, is conducting a quantitative research study on the relationship between racial identity and career decision making self-efficacy on counseling students’ career satisfaction.

Open to graduate students (master’s and doctoral) enrolled in the Counseling or Counselor Education program who have completed the first clinical (practicum) course. Below is a  information sheet that provides more details about this research. This information sheet states that graduate students will be asked to complete a questionnaire and survey. Their participation is completely voluntary, and they can stop at any point during the study. At the end of the survey, participants have an opportunity to complete a second survey to enter in a drawing to win one of four $25 visa gift cards.

If you have any questions regarding this research, feel free to contact  Rebecca.opamen@ttu.edu or by calling 512-630-0567. Dr. Aretha Marbley is the PI for the study and she can be contacted at aretha.marbley@ttu.edu. You may also contact the Human Research Protection Program at Texas Tech University for any questions regarding the rights of participants. Their phone number is (806)-742-2064, and their email is hrpp@ttu.edu.

Here is the link for the survey:

https://educttu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_a03zR449i1XrF1X

Vita Optimum Counseling & Consulting, LLC,  a faith-informed private practice here in Chicago, is looking to hire 1-2 counselors this year. More information about the position is on their website (linked here).