Volunteer and Part-Time Opportunities – Minds Matter Chicago

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Minds Matter Chicago is looking to engage with more students or alums from the Counseling Program at DePaul, as they think their perspective and expertise are a great match with their mission and focus on college access. They are currently looking for support in a couple of different ways:
(1) Program Director: This is a volunteer position, with a responsibility to co-leading a class of mentors and high school students through a set curriculum, which varies for the sophomore, junior, or senior classes. This is a great way to meet other adult volunteers and play a huge role in the success of the students in our program.
(2) Program Coordinator: This is a part-time, paid position, and its scope includes being present at our Saturday sessions (10am-4pm) and being actively involved in student recruitment and onboarding. This would be $20/hour and 20 hours/month.

Job Opportunity – BGF Children’s Therapy

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Please see below for a message from Nicole Cissell, Clinical Director at BGF Children’s Therapy, regarding available positions:

Hello!

I am the Clinical Director at BGF Children’s Therapy. We provide in-home and center-based behavior therapy for children diagnosed with Autism. I am reaching out because we are searching for individuals to work one on one with the children we serve during this summer and into Fall 2024. Ideal candidates are working on their Bachelor’s or Master’s in a related field and have some experience with children. We train our staff in behavior analytic principles and the skills necessary to work with children diagnosed with Autism. We 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.

If you know of any students who might be interested, please provide them with my contact information. Students can email (nicole@bgftherapy.com) or call (312-806-7937).

ISAC CCE Registration and Summer FAFSA Help

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Below is information on timely resources and events from the Illinois Student Assistance Commission:

Register for CCE Conference – Before heading off for the Independence Day holiday, be sure to register now to attend the 2024 College Changes Everything® (CCE) conference. Please take advantage of this valuable professional development opportunity as the annual event provides a day of important conversations to explore how we can tackle shared challenges in new and different ways. The conference fosters an ecosystem with multiple sectors coming together as a community of concerned stakeholders to learn and work together to support college access and success and career readiness for student success.  We invite you to take advantage of this opportunity to be part of this community of change makers. More information about the conference is available on the conference website. Please share this e-mail with your colleagues and others in your network so they can register, too.

Virtual Meetings with ISACorps Members for FAFSA Completion – If you know of any recent high school graduates who are in need of assistance with completing their FAFSA or Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid, they can now book a virtual one-on-one meeting with an ISACorps member using the Teams Bookings page. They can book a virtual meeting up to 7 days in advance, and there’s an option to meet with a Spanish-speaking ISACorps member. Although the target audience is recent high school graduates, ISAC welcomes anyone needing assistance. Thank you for spreading the word.

Helping Illinois reach its Goal 2025: to increase the proportion
of adults in Illinois with high-quality college degrees and
postsecondary credentials to 60% by the year 2025

The Migrant Experience

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Dear Friends,
I’m writing today to let you know that FIRSTHAND: HOMELESS – THE MIGRANT EXPERIENCE, part of WTTW’s award-winning, multi-year initiative focusing on critical issues in Chicago, will launch on Monday, June 24.
In FIRSTHAND: HOMELESS – THE MIGRANT EXPERIENCE, WTTW explores the complicated migrant experience through the eyes of five individuals who reveal why they left their home countries, their perilous journeys across continents, and the political forces that have shaped their new lives in Chicago as they search for housing, jobs, and education.
Will you help spread the word about this project? Here is a link to an engagement kit with shareable materials, including social media graphics and suggested text, images, video, and more. When sharing on social media, please use the hashtag #FIRSTHANDwttw and the URL wttw.com/firsthand.

Save the Date! Oct 19th 2nd Year Professional Practice Orientation for CMHC

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Attention First Year CMHC Counseling Students!

There will be a mandatory, in-person 2nd Year Professional Practice Orientation on Saturday, October 19th from 10:00 am – 12:30 pm. This is mandatory for all CMHC students completing Practicum and Internship in 2025-2026.  This meeting will take place in person on Lincoln Park Campus (location TBD). We will be discussing all things related to Practicum and Internship that you will encounter during your Professional Practice in 2025 – 2026. Look for additional future communications on CSL News and via email and please plan accordingly.

Please reach out to Jay Lesenko if you will not be completing Practicum and Internship in 2025 – 2026 so they can update their records, and reach out to Jay Lesenko or Dr. Hamm if you have any questions.

Save the Date! Oct 26th 2nd Year Professional Practice Orientation for School Counseling

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Attention First Year School Counseling Students!

There will be a mandatory, in-person 2nd Year Professional Practice Orientation on Saturday, October 26th from 10:00 am – 12:30 pm. This is mandatory for all school counseling students completing Practicum in Spring of 2025, which would be school counseling students who started the program in Fall 2023. This meeting will take place in person on Lincoln Park Campus (location TBD). We will be discussing all things related to Practicum and Internship that you will encounter during your Professional Practice experience. Look for additional future communications on CSL News and via email and please plan accordingly.

Please reach out to Jay Lesenko if you will not be completing Practicum and Internship in 2025 – 2026 so they can update their records, and reach out to Jay Lesenko or Dr. Hamm if you have any questions.

College of Education 2024 Student Perception Survey

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College of Education 2024 Student Perception Survey

The College of Education staff and faculty strive to provide you with the best academic experience, student services, and support so that you can be successful. To improve our programs and services, we invite you to participate in our CoE Student Perception Survey.  It is important to us to get your feedback and insights about your experiences in the College.

Please take a few minutes to complete this survey. The improvement of our programs and services depends on your feedback.  Let us hear your voice about what matters to you most!!!

Students who submit completed surveys will be entered into a raffle for one of ten $25 Amazon gift cards!

 

You can access the survey at: https://rebrand.ly/COEStudentPerception

Iowa School Counseling Vacancy

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DMPS Central Campus is a non-comprehensive/regional academy program serving students in grades 9-12. Formerly Tech High School, Central Campus has continued with a focus on Career Technical Education. We have large, remodeled learning spaces, facilities, and equipment that are among the finest anywhere. Our student population represents a rich diversity (cultural, racial, SES, and linguistic) drawing from 22 Des Moines Metro public and private high schools. We are looking for a full-time school counselor to join us in our work to promote work-based learning, employability skills, and equipping students for their decision to enroll in post-secondary training, enlist in the US Military, or go directly into employment in their career pathway. There are 2 counselors, a registrar, and a counseling assistant who work together in a collaborative team to support students in their life journey.

 

  • Full-Time
  • Excellent, Full Family Health and Dental Benefits
  • IPERS
  • 210-Day Contract
  • Masters in School Counseling
  • Iowa School Counselor (5-12) Certification (or a willingness to pursue it)

 

Apply online at: https://www.dmschools.org/jobs-dmps/

School website: www.centralcampus.dmschools.org

 

Reach out to AP Kelsie Mouchka (Kelsie.Mouchka@dmschools.org) or CC School Counselor John Hickling (john.hickling@dmschools.org) with any questions you may have. The CC Main Office phone number is 515.242.7846.

Job Opportunity

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Otis Elementary will be hiring this summer.

They love DePaul grads! Reach out to the current counselor, Kelsey Janese (a DePaulie!) at Kjanese@gmail.com or right to the principal RAMann@cps.edu!