Trellus is currently hiring a Spanish speaking counselor. They are open to accept pre-licensed counselors, including those who will be graduating this spring. This is a paid position, and they can work with people needing part-time schedule prior to graduation.
Click here for job description and anyone interested can reach out directly to the Director of Behavioral Health Cathryn Savino at csavino@mytrellus.org.
Concorde Education provides innovative STEAM-based programs, including after-school activities, esports coaching, and 1-on-1 tutoring—delivered in person, hybrid, or remotely, and they are looking for students interested in leading our in-person after-school programs in the local area. They are also launching a virtual tutoring platform, making this a great time to get involved!
You can find their job listings on Indeed and many other job sites, or visit www.concordeeducation.com to learn more. If you or anyone you know are interested, send your resume to Jesse Howard, the National Recruitment Director at Concorde Education, at jhoward@concordeeducation.com to discuss opportunities.
The Special Recreation Department of the Chicago Park District serves people with disabilities aged 3 and up providing unique recreation opportunities throughout the summer during our Summer Day Camps.
Apply today!
Fr. McDevitt was born and raised in Chicago. He was ordained to the priesthood in 1986 and is a member of the Congregation of the Mission (Vincentians). He has worked in parish ministry and seminaries. Fr. McDevitt conducts retreats for laity, religious women, and priests.
Fr. McDevitt has a long history with DePaul University. His family home and paternal grandmother lived on the Lincoln Park campus. St. Vincent’s parish is where generations of his family attended. Fr. McDevitt began his teaching career at DePaul’s Counseling Program in 1996 as a summer adjunct professor. He began teaching full time in 2000 and eventually received tenure. Fr. McDevitt left DePaul in 2019 to become the Rector and Superior of the Vincentian Seminary (DePaul Centre) in Nairobi Kenya. He was elected Provincial of the Western Province in March 2020.
Fr. McDevitt was previously the President of All Hallows College, Dublin Ireland, a Catholic, Vincentian third level institution, and a linked college of Dublin City University. Fr. McDevitt participated in the Harvard Graduate School of Education Seminar for New Presidents. He has an extensive record for professional and civic leadership through his service on boards and membership in various professional associations. Fr. McDevitt has a strong background in counseling education, pastoral counseling, ministry, and leadership. He has written on education, leadership development, the psycho-social influences on ministry and education in today’s society and on aspects of community mental health.
In 2018, in honor of Fr. Patrick’s legacy and extraordinary commitment to the Counseling program for over two decades, an alumni award was created in his honor. The Fr. Patrick McDevitt Distinguished Alumni Award bestows recognition of, and appreciation for, his outstanding accomplishments to deserving Alumni of DePaul University’s Counseling Program. The recipient has attained distinction in professional achievements, has made significant contributions to society, and upholds the core values and mission of DePaul University, particularly in service to underrepresented and underserved populations. The recipient exhibits integrity, leadership, professionalism and a social justice orientation. The award is a reflection of DePaul University’s Counseling program and provides inspiration and encouragement for our current students.
Award winners receive a plaque and recognition in Counseling and College of Education media.
Kirsten Perry & Ashley Knight, 2018
Brian Coleman, 2019
Jennifer Fleming, 2020
Manuel French, 2021
Lane Tech College Prep will have 2 part time openings for next school year in the wellness center working directly with students to teach coping skills and with the school counseling team. Lane is looking to hire graduate counseling students from DePaul as this is great experience for school counseling or CMHC students before their internship or while working internship.
Interested applicants can contact Heather Saylor, hsaylor@cps.edu.
The Illinois Counseling Association (ICA) in partnership with the Illinois Mental Health Counselors Association (IMHCA) invite professional counselors, graduate students, and counselor educators to Counselor Day on the Hill 2025. Day on the Hill offers an invaluable opportunity to gain insight into the legislative process, meet with state legislators, advocate for policies enhancing mental health services and school counseling programs, and raise awareness of the essential role counselors play in public health.
This event is open to ICA members, non-member counselors, graduate students, and counselor educators across the state.
Register here!
Registration for this event includes complimentary breakfast, the basics of advocacy presentation, a take-home advocacy packet, networking, and the opportunity to meet with your state legislators in the capitol building.
*Please note that lunch is not included and will not be provided. Be sure to bring a lunch or make appropriate arrangements.
*This is the current tentative schedule of events. Times are subject to change.
8:30am – 9:00am Arrive at the Hoogland Center, Check-In, enjoy coffee and bagels
9:00am – 10:00am Advocacy and Legislation Presentation
10:15am – 10:30am Walk to the Capitol Building
10:30am – 10:45am Group Photo in front of the Capitol Building
11:00am – 2:00pm Appointments w legislators, observe legislative process, pull legislators to the rail
2:30pm – End Reconvene at a local restaurant, networking
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Illinois Counseling Association
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Illinois Mental Health Counselors Association
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Communities in Schools in Chicago is currently accepting internship applications for the 25-26 year. Interested students can submit a resume and letter of interest directly to Paul Fagan at pfagen@cisofchicago.org. There will be a group interview on Wednesday, March 12 from 9am-12pm. Please see here for additional information or reach out to Paul with any questions.
The East Prairie District 73 in Skokie, IL is offering several job postings including a school psychology position and teaching positions for the 2025-26 school year. We are a fantastic school district offering a diverse community, a collaborative culture, mentoring and induction support, and some of the highest salaries in Illinois. We are an International Model PLC, a Niche “A” Rated School, and recognized by U.S. News and World Report as a top school. Here is a short video about working with us: Why work at East Prairie District 73 in Skokie? (Video). Additional videos about our district can be viewed here.
Applicants can apply directly at this link.
The EBSCC is a leading school counseling conference dedicated to fostering knowledge exchange and promoting evidence-based practices in school counseling and will be held at Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio from March 14-15th, 2025, with an optional research day on March 13th. See attached flyer.
Some key highlights of the conference include:
Posttraumatic growth in PK-12 students
Considerations for centering student voices and systemic impact across various deliveries of school counseling
Networking opportunities with school counselor practitioners and school counselor educators
Over 60 sessions on school-counseling related topics including special attention to evidence-based school counseling interventions
Register here for two full days of interactive, engaging sessions! For more information about the conference please visit: https://www.ebscc.org/. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to reach out at ebsccinfo@gmail.com.
