ISCA National School Counselor Week

An important announcement for ISCA!

Save the Date!  Let’s Celebrate National School Counselor Week and advocate for School Counselors! 

Join us along with IACAC for our Letter Writing Campaign to our Legislators! 

Wednesday, February 3rd, “Happy Hour”  3:30-5:30 PM 

Thursday, Feb 11th during the work day 9:30-11:30 AM!

More information about logging into our Virtual Event will be sent closer to the Date

This is a great time for all school counselors to connect with their legislators to share why all students need access to school counselors!

Click here to find contact information for your legislators.

Alumni Spotlight: Cody Dailey

Cody recently joined the How to College: First Gen podcast as a co-host. The podcast covers a range of topics relating to the first generation college experience and the goal is to democratize the information for students, families and the counselors who serve them. There have been two episodes so far, one on FAFSA and an Intro Episode.

If you are a First Gen student, you can get involved via internship or by being a guest on the show.

UNC Greensboro Opportunities

The University of North Carolina Greensboro is recruiting for 3 Counselor/Social Worker positions! Please share far and wide! This is a wonderful opportunity to work with a team of dedicated clinicians committed to social justice, within a Division of Student Affairs Culture of Care, and serve a diverse, resilient student body.

Counselor/Social Worker

Posting Details

Position Number 998978, 014113, 998657
Functional Title Counselor/Social Worker
Position Type Staff
Position Eclass EP – EHRA 12 mo leave earning
University Information UNC Greensboro, located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is 1 of only 57 doctoral institutions recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for both higher research activity and community engagement. Founded in 1891 and one of the original three UNC System institutions, UNC Greensboro is one of the most diverse universities in the state with 20,000+ students, and 3,000+ faculty and staff members representing 90+ nationalities. With 17 Division I athletic teams85 undergraduate degrees in over 125 areas of study, as well as 74 master’s and 32 doctoral programs, UNC Greensboro is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for academic excellence and value, with noted strengths in health and wellnessvisual and performing arts, nursing, education, and more. For additional information, please visit uncg.edu and follow UNCG on FacebookTwitter, and Instagram.
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit The Counseling Center is a unit within UNCG’s Student Health Services. The UNCG Counseling Center provides a wide range of counseling and psychological services to currently enrolled UNCG students. The services may include: short term individual counseling, group therapy, workshops, psychiatric services, and a variety of outreach programs designed to promote self-help and personal growth. Our staff is committed to meeting the needs of people of diverse racial, ethnic and national backgrounds, gender, sexual/affectional orientations, mental and physical abilities, religious/spiritual beliefs, and socioeconomic backgrounds as well as other types of diversity.
Position Summary Group counseling and/or workshops to address students’ mental and emotional health needs. Short term individual counseling and/or psychotherapy in the areas of personal and educational difficulties, social conflicts, significant adjustment problems, and mental and emotional disorders, including initial assessments and crisis intervention. Diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders. Appropriate clinical collaboration, consultation and documentation. Clinical Consultation and Outreach Programs that address developmental issues of students, as well as mental and emotional needs of students. Training of practicum/intern graduate students.

The department is recruiting to fill three (3) positions.

Minimum Qualifications • Completion of appropriate course work and supervised training as required by a graduate counseling or clinical social work curriculum.
• An earned Master of Social Work or Master of Counseling degree.
• A license is required to allow the practice of Counseling (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor) or Social Work (Licensed Clinical Social Worker).
• Demonstrated proficiency in and a commitment to multicultural competence and experience working with individuals from culturally diverse populations, as well as underrepresented and/or underserved populations.
• Demonstrated understanding and clinical application of the intersectionality of identity and mental health.
• Demonstrated proficiency with the DSM-5.
• Ability to work effectively with young adults.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in delivering mental health interventions via individual and group/workshop modalities.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively with colleagues and team members.
Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates An earned Master of Social Work or Master of Counseling degree. A North Carolina license is required to allow the practice of Counseling (LCMHC/LCMHCA) or Social Work (LCSWA/LCSW).
Preferred Qualifications • Counseling experience in a college counseling center.
• Experience/Expertise in working with communities of color, marginalized communities, and/or issues of intersectionality, power, privilege and oppression.
• Ability to engage therapeutically in Spanish and English.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Recruitment Range Commensurate with Experience
Org #-Department Student Health Services – 44604
Job Open Date 01/20/2021
For Best Consideration Date 01/29/2021
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
FTE 1.000
Type of Appointment Permanent
If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment.
Number of Months per Year 12
FLSA Exempt

Key Responsibilities

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Percentage Of Time 75%
Key Responsibility Psychotherapy
Essential Tasks Group, workshops, and individual counseling and/or psychotherapy in the areas of personal and educational difficulties, social conflicts, significant adjustment problems, and mental and emotional disorders, including crisis intervention. Diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders. Group counseling and/or workshops to address students’ mental and emotional health needs. Appropriate clinical collaboration, consultation and documentation.

 

Percentage Of Time 5%
Key Responsibility Consultation and Outreach
Essential Tasks Clinical Consultation and Outreach Programs that address developmental issues of students, as well as mental and emotional needs of students.

 

Percentage Of Time 5%
Key Responsibility Training
Essential Tasks Training of practicum/intern graduate students.

 

Percentage Of Time 10%
Key Responsibility Collaborative and Critical Engagement
Essential Tasks Staff meeting and case conferences within the center; participation in professional development; university-wide committees; staff planning, program planning, and evaluation of services.

 

Percentage Of Time 5%
Key Responsibility Other Duties as Assigned
Essential Tasks Other duties related to the Center and/or University activities as assigned by the Director.

ADA Checklist

Physical Effort Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions – f, Reading – f, Hearing – c, Talking – f, Standing – r, Sitting – f, Walking – r, Hand Movement-Grasping, Holding, Finger Dexterity, Writing – c, Eye-hand coordination, Vision-Color Distinction, Lifting-0-30 lbs., Bending, Reaching
Work Environment Night/Dark – r, Inside – f

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

  1. Resume/CV
  2. Cover Letter
  3. List of References

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Please indicate how you learned of this vacant position for which you are applying:
    • CAA
    • NCAA Arts
    • ICFAD
    • SECCAC
    • Arts Council of the African Studies Association
    • Professional Job Board
    • InsideHigherEd
    • Social Media
    • Networking
    • UNCGjobsearch website
    • Other
  2. * Are you eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * Do you have a Master’s Degree in Counseling/Counselor Education or Social Work? Please explain.

(Open Ended Question)

  1. * Are you a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker? Please explain.

(Open Ended Question)

  1. * Do you have experience in College Counseling or with college students?

(Open Ended Question)

  1. * Do you have the ability to conduct counseling/therapy in Spanish or another language other than English?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Please share your experience/expterise in working with communities of color and/or marginalized communities?

(Open Ended Question)

Chicago Quarter Staff Professionals

 

The Office of New Student and Family Engagement (NSFE) is seeking your help as we’ve started recruiting Chicago Quarter Staff Professionals for Fall 2021.  Staff professionals support first year students as they transition to college and work in collaboration with an assigned student mentor.  This position is a great way to build relationships with students and encourage student success in the classroom, as you share your own knowledge and experiences with first years.

 

This is a critical role in a Chicago Quarter teaching team.  Alongside a faculty member, the Staff Professional and student mentor work together to guide new students as they transition to DePaul.

 

Attached is the job description. For more information on this opportunity, we ask folks to attend an information session (see details below).  Please consider forwarding this message to any staff member or graduate student who might be interested in learning more about this role.  We appreciate your help in getting the word out.

 

Please note: CQM and Staff Professional job duties are subject to change as DePaul University responds to the COVID-19 pandemic, and will follow city/state guidelines. 

We are looking for people who are flexible and open to working in different course modalities (in-person and/or online). 

 

 

2021 CQ New Staff Professional Information Sessions
Date Time Location
Wednesday, February 3rd 1:00-2:00 PM CDT Register on DeHub for Zoom Link
Friday, February 5th 11:00-12:00 PM CDT Register on DeHub for Zoom Link
Monday, February 9th 4:00-5:00 PM CDT Register on DeHub for Zoom Link
Thursday, February 18th 3:00-4:00 PM CDT Register on DeHub for Zoom Link

 

If you have questions before attending an information session, please email nsfe@depaul.edu, contact Nahal Hashemian at nhashemi@depaul.edu, or call the Office of New Student and Family Engagement at 773-325-7360.  We hope that you will consider learning more about serving in this role.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION

Office of New Student and Family Engagement
2021 Chicago Quarter Program Positions – For New CQMs and Staff Professionals
The Office of New Student & Family Engagement (NSFE) and the Office of the First Year Program (FYP) work together to oversee the Chicago Quarter Program. NSFE provides support and oversight for two members of Chicago Quarter teaching teams: the Staff Professional and the Chicago Quarter Student Mentor (CQM). NSFE also oversees the Common Hour curriculum. FYP provides support and oversight for the third member of the teaching team – the faculty member, as well as the academic component of the course.
In collaboration with a faculty member, the Staff Professional and CQM provide critical support to new students as they transition to DePaul. Teaching teams create interpersonal connections with and between their students, while also serving as a resource as students navigate the university and the city of Chicago.
The Staff Professional and CQM are both responsible for the Common Hour curriculum and are also expected to engage with their course’s academic topic. Staff Professionals and CQMs are expected to work in collaboration with one another to plan, facilitate, and deliver the Common Hour curriculum to their students. This experience serves as a unique opportunity for CQM to grow and develop as leaders, while having the support of a Staff Professional to provide ongoing guidance and feedback throughout the quarter. Faculty can also provide support, feedback and guidance to the Staff Professional and CQM. Please note: CQM and Staff Professional job duties are subject to change as DePaul University responds to the COVID-19 pandemic, and will follow city/state guidelines.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities for both CQMs & Staff Professionals:
 Review, organize, and deliver Common Hour lesson plans and grade assignments.
 Maintain regular and responsive communication with assigned Chicago Quarter teaching team.
 Work collaboratively with the CQ teaching team to plan and coordinate course content and develop syllabus.
 Give priority scheduling to planning meetings with the CQ teaching team, outside of and in addition to required dates outlined below.
 Mentor new students by sharing your experiences at DePaul, connecting to resources appropriately, sharing information on co-curricular opportunities, and by offering support.
 Attend and participate in New CQ Staff Trainings, Best Practices Conference and Pre-Quarter Meetings (dates outlined below).
Additional Duties & Responsibilities for Staff Professionals only:
 Provide CQM regular support, guidance, and feedback in preparation for and during the fall quarter.
 Lead formal evaluation of CQM performance in consultation with faculty member.
 Assist with Common Hour assessment initiatives throughout the fall quarter.
 Monitor students in your assigned Chicago Quarter course in Blue Star and intervene/refer when students are experiencing difficulty.
 Initiate communication among teaching team to ensure ongoing needs of the course and team are met.
 Work to resolve any issues that may arise within the teaching team.
Position Qualifications:
Chicago Quarter Mentors –
 New CQMs must attend a virtual information session in January. Attendance will be verified.
 New and returning CQMs must attend all trainings, one-on-one meetings, and teaching team meetings.
 Must be a currently enrolled full-time student and intend to be enrolled as a full-time student for Fall Quarter 2021. First-year students must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.0. All students with sophomore standing or greater must have a 2.5 grade point average.
 Comfort with technology and able to pick up new technologies quickly
 Access to reliable internet, a computer with a webcam, and a cellular phone (smart phone preferred)
 Flexible and open to working in different course modalities (in-person and/or online).
 Commitment to the mission of DePaul and the Chicago Quarter Program.
 Interested in working collaboratively with university faculty and staff.
 All applicants’ student conduct records will be reviewed as part of the selection process. Students who have been found in violation of the Code of Student Responsibility or other DePaul policies through the Student Conduct Process may be required to provide additional information and/or may be removed from the selection process or from the position.
Staff Professionals –
 Full-time staff member or graduate student at DePaul University.
 Bachelor’s degree recipient.
 Aware of the needs of first year students and commitment to the work of the First Year Program.
 Interest in mentoring and guiding undergraduate student leaders.
 Ability to assist in planning and co-facilitating Common Hour lessons and grading Common Hour assignments
 Access and utilize Blue Star during the fall quarter to monitor new students and intervene when necessary.
 Commitment to collaboration between faculty, students, and staff.
 Knowledge and familiarity of university resources and ability to seek out and identify resources as necessary.
 Supervisor approval to accept the Staff Professional position.
 Comfort with technology and able to pick up new technologies quickly
 Access to reliable internet, a computer with a webcam, and a cellular phone (smart phone preferred)
 Flexible and open to working in different course modalities (in-person and/or online)
Work Schedule & Terms of Employment:
Chicago Quarter Mentors and Staff Professionals begin working in the spring quarter and are in the role until the end of the fall quarter. During the fall quarter, student mentors are expected to work 10 hours/week and Staff Professionals work approximately 6-8 hours/week. All required dates are outlined below. If unforeseen circumstances arise and student mentors or Staff Professional are unable to attend a training, meeting, class, or other program, this must be communicated with the Office of New Student & Family Engagement as soon as possible.
Teaching Team Assignment Process:
If selected for the position, both CQMs and Staff Professionals will be assigned to a teaching team. The teaching team assignment process will begin in late April and CQMs and Staff Professionals will be able to provide course preferences and availability during the assignment process. Communication will be emailed out prior to the start of the process. The assignment process moves quickly and occurs within a short window of time. For this reason, teaching team members will have a responsibility to respond within the given time frame in order for requests and preferences to be honored. Teaching team assignments will be finalized around June 2nd, 2021.
Please note: These dates are subject to change based on how the university responds to the COVID-19 pandemic and will follow city/state guidelines.
Required Dates:
 Virtual Chicago Quarter Mentor Training (via Zoom)
o Friday, April 16, 2021 from 1-5pm CDT
o Friday, April 23, 2021 from 1-5pm CDT
o Friday, April 30, 2021 from 1-5pm CDT
o Friday, May 7, 2021 from 1-5pm CDT
o Friday, May 14, 2021 from 1-5pm CDT
o Summer Optional Workshop offered – Dates TBD
 Virtual Chicago Quarter Staff Professional Training (via Zoom)
o Friday, April 30, 2021 from 1-5pm CDT
o Friday, May 7, 2021 from 1-5pm CDT
o Friday, May 14, 2021 from 1-5pm CDT
o Summer Optional Workshops offered – Dates TBD
 Annual Chicago Quarter Best Practices Conference – June 4th, 2021 from 9:00am-5:00pm CDT
 Discover Chicago Quarter Teaching Teams
o Pre-Immersion Meeting – Wednesday, August 25th, hold 9:00am-5:00pm CDT
o Immersion Week – Monday, August 30th to Friday, September 3rd, 8:00am-6:00pm CDT
 Explore Chicago Teaching Teams
o Great Starts Meeting – Wednesday, September 1st, hold 9:00am-5:00pm CDT
 Chicago Quarter Course Days/Times and Explore Chicago Excursions – Placement in a CQ course will occur in early spring and at that time specific dates/times/locations/course modalities will be available.
 One Hour weekly one-on-one meetings during the fall quarter. Days/times determined by SP & CQM
Application Process and Deadlines
Staff Professional Position:
 Attend a Staff Professional Information Session.
 Confirm supervisor approval for your participation.
 Complete the online application by March 12, 2021
 Notifications for all Staff Professional applicants will be made on an ongoing basis.
Chicago Quarter Mentor Position:
 Attend a virtual information session (via Zoom).
 Submit a completed application on the student employment job board by Sunday, January 31st, 2021 by 11:59pm. Application includes uploading a PDF of your resume. Please title the document, “YOUR LAST NAME, FIRST NAME Resume”
 Your GPA will be verified after you submit an application.
 Interviews for qualified Chicago Quarter Mentor applicants will take place virtually in February.
 Notification for all applicants will be made in early March.
Stipend:
Chicago Quarter Mentors
Compensation for New CQMs will be paid by STIPEND for Spring Training. New CQMs will receive a $400 stipend, distributed over the course of Spring Quarter, for completing all training.
A stipend of $1,000.00 will be distributed bi-weekly during the fall quarter to all CQMs (new and returning). This stipend includes the time commitment for the fall quarter and the Pre-Immersion Meeting or the Great Starts Meeting.
Discover Staff Professionals – $1,500.00 stipend distributed bi-weekly during the fall quarter.
Explore Staff Professionals – $1,000.00 stipend distributed bi-weekly during the fall quarter.
Supervision & Support:
Office of New Student & Family Engagement – 773.325.7360
Yasmeen Nanlawala Nahal Hashemian Hannah Kinsella
Associate Director Graduate Assistant CQ Student Coordinator
YNANLAWA@depaul.edu NHASHEMI@depaul.edu HKINSELL@depaul.edu

Path from Trauma to Resilience Webinar

https://www.ilcounseling.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1465256&group=

Resiliency is one of the keys to future success. But many people who have experienced trauma (clients as well as therapists!) find themselves locked into ways of responding that are limiting and leave them feeling stuck, disconnected, or out of control of their life experiences. More than just symptom reduction, resiliency involves an overall capacity to deal with life’s challenges now and in the future – because life certainly presents challenges. Somatic approaches provide an understanding of our innate stress response system and offer tools for navigating the way back to resiliency. This didactic and experiential workshop will provide a brief introduction to somatic approaches to therapy including Somatic Experiencing, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and Yoga-Informed Psychotherapy and the lens of the Polyvagal Theory. We will explore perspectives and skills for enhancing resiliency through mindful awareness, self-regulation and the restoration of the body’s natural defenses.

Presenter:

Francine Kelley, LCPC, SEP, E-RYT/RYT500

All are welcome to attend this webinar! See pricing below:

ICA Members: $15

ICA Student/Retired Members: $5

Non-Members: $25

Non-Member Students: $20

Log-in for your special member pricing!

Smart Behaviors Opportunity

We’re Alex and Aaron from Smart Behavior Solutions, a therapy practice with our main office located in Oak Park:

www.smartbehaviorsolutions.org

Our practice has been growing quickly and we’re in need of awesome soon-to-be graduates from Counseling or Social Work Masters programs.

We’re a teen and tween center that focuses on using pop culture metaphors via Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to connect with youth and teach mindfulness skills.

Our ideal candidate traits:

  • Open to learning our methods for teaching skills to youth
  • Comfortable being coached on creating behavior plans
  • Unbelievably energetic!

 

https://www.smartbehaviorsolutions.org/

COE Social and Political Current Events Discussion

The College of Education administration would like to hold space for members of the COE to discuss the social and political events of the past weeks and seek support from one another as we navigate ongoing developments. This conversation will take place virtually on this coming Tuesday, January 19, from 4-5:30 PM. All COE faculty, staff, and students are welcome, and are able to join and depart as needed.

Several DePaul faculty members will be moderating this inclusive space. They are: Professor Donna Kiel, Professor Horace Hall, Professor Jeffrey Shipko, Professor Rachel Harper, and Professor Mark Wodziak.

Zoom login details for this conversation are below.

Topic: Recent Political Events Discussion and Support
Time: Jan 19, 2021 04:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://depaul.zoom.us/j/98385075182?pwd=SEYwc2hGdFhnQWxqbDIySFFNbzZNUT09
Password: 722690

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