Counselor

Counselor

As a member of the Division of Student Success, the Counselor is essential in fostering positive student interactions, enhancing student-centered processes, cultivating a sense of belonging, and collaborating to support student success. Reporting directly to the Director of Counseling Services, this position provides comprehensive counseling and support to students addressing personal, academic, and career matters while promoting mental health, well-being, and student success. The position contributes to departmental and divisional goals and advances the college's overall mission and strategic priorities. This position may work one night per week and occasional weekends and may be required to work on both the East Peoria and Peoria campuses.

*Candidates who will have completed a Master's degree in Counseling by January 2027 are encouraged to apply.

Compensation for the Counselor is $61,256.00 - $68,910.40 annually.

For submitting a complete application, please include a resume and cover letter.

Essential Functions

• Facilitate student success by offering personalized support, guiding students to resources, and acknowledging each student's unique story.
• Enhance student success by identifying and providing feedback on process improvements and utilizing data as needed to ensure that resources and services effectively meet student needs.
• Support student success by collaborating to ensure coordinated efforts in addressing student needs and enhancing overall outcomes.
• Advance student success by engaging in ongoing professional development and growth opportunities to stay current with best practices and effectively address evolving student needs.
• Provide individual and group mental health counseling to students and maintain appropriate documentation; counseling may include academic and career-related topics as well.
• Ensure student safety by engaging in effective crisis intervention, safety assessment, and appropriate referral and follow-up.
• Lead and coordinate psychoeducational workshops and presentations to students, staff, faculty, and community partners as appropriate.
• Refer students to internal and external resources as appropriate, including ICC departments and community mental health agencies.
• Participate in mental health outreach and programming; including event planning, content development, and engagement at the events and programs.
• Teach ICC111 Career Choice and provide career information and referrals as needed
• Serve on committees and contribute to Division-wide responsibilities; including new student orientation and academic advising, as needed.
• Provide support and guidance to the Peer Support student workers and collaborate with the Outreach Counselor to assist with the Peer Support program.
• Perform related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in counseling or related field.
• One to three years direct experience in career counseling and personal counseling.
• Illinois State Licensure such as a LCSW, LPC or LCPC or the ability to obtain an Illinois State Licensure such as a LCSW, LPC, or LCPC within two years of employment.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Experience with counseling theories and community resources.
• Experience providing individual, personal and career counseling sessions.
• Experience conducting personal development workshops.
• Assist students in obtaining needed support services.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizing and prioritizing skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain cooperative and professional working relationships with others.

Preferred Qualifications

• Academic coursework beyond the master's degree in counseling and specialized training in related areas.
• Experience in community services, counseling the educationally and financially disadvantaged, and dislocated or laid off workers.

EEOC Statement

Illinois Central College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, ancestry, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or familial status, order of protection status, use of VESSA rights, genetic information, military or veteran status (including discharge status), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Illinois Central College offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees, including:

• paid time off;
• 11 paid holidays; 2 floating holidays
• medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance;
• tuition waivers for employee, spouse and dependent children;
• on-site childcare center;
• 403(b) retirement plans; and
• State University Retirement System pension plan.

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