School Counselor

Counselor Position at The Baby Fold

The Baby Fold has been successfully wrapping services around children and families since 1902, offering life-critical support such as foster care, special education, early childhood programming, and post-adoption support. The Baby Fold is a unique resource with a strong and enduring heritage. We care for our youngest citizens so they can be blessed with loving homes, stable lives, and the futures they deserve.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; 403(b) retirement plan; life and long term disability; short term disability; health savings account; flexible spending account and dependent care plan; paid vacation, personal time, sick time, and paid holidays; tuition reimbursement; employee assistance program; paytient - line of credit for medical, mental health, and veterinary services; candidly - student loan navigation support; mentorship, advancement, and professional development opportunities.

Basic functions include developing treatment-related goals on individualized education program (IEP) and providing trauma-informed counseling services to students at Hammitt School on Willow. Also provides consultation and crisis response to assist employees in their interventions with students and facilitates training and support for parents. Demonstrates an ability to apply trauma-informed principles and integrates them into daily practice. Communicates effectively and promotes collaborative problem solving by demonstrating care and respect in considering the diverse experiences and perspectives of others.

Hours are Mon-Fri, school day schedule generally 8a -3:30p (2:30p during summer school), 37.5 hrs/week + following the clinical school calendar, paid over applicable breaks per schedule.

Work location is Hammitt School on Willow, 108 E. Willow, Normal, Illinois.

Pay is $3,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates, $53,000 - $63,000/year based on experience and certifications.

Summary includes assessment and treatment planning, counseling, case management, crisis prevention and intervention, parent education and support, and community relations.

The Baby Fold is committed to fostering a culture of respect and inclusion, where each individual feels empowered and where our differences are celebrated. We encourage each other to engage in meaningful conversations, seek out different perspectives, and continually work to cultivate an environment where all ideas are valued.

Requirements include a master's degree in social work, psychology, guidance and counseling, or related field required; professional licensure through ISBE or the Department of Professional Regulation required. School Social Worker licensure preferred; knowledge of and skills necessary to apply the principles of adolescent mental health treatment and special education to students; demonstrated competence in providing mental health services to adolescents with severe emotional and behavioral disorders and supportive services to the parents of adolescents; willingness to work evening and weekend hours when necessary; demonstrated competence in serving a culturally diverse population. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a diverse workforce; must pass necessary background checks; ability and willingness to travel for job responsibilities, including a valid Illinois driver's license, which has not been revoked or suspended within the past three years and use of a personal vehicle with adequate insurance; ability to work cooperatively with staff within The Baby Fold, as well as with necessary collateral contacts; mission oriented and willing to apply The Baby Fold's standards and beliefs to the performance of job duties.