WOW Counselor II - Dunbar Vocational Career Academy

About the role

WOW Counselor II staff are responsible for delivering school-based group counseling and individualized support to female-identifying students in grades 6–12 to promote emotional well‑being, healthy relationships, and positive decision‑making. Drawing on their academic training in counseling, social work, or psychology, WOW Counselor II staff use trauma‑informed and culturally responsive practices to facilitate group sessions, provide short‑term counseling as needed, and respond to student crises. They also play a key role in supporting mental health referrals and helping students navigate personal, social, and academic challenges.

Location

3000 S King Dr, Chicago, IL 60616

Hours

8:10 am – 3:45 pm, Monday – Friday

Responsibilities

• Facilitate 4‑5 weekly group counseling sessions utilizing the WOW curriculum during the school day.
• Participate in individual and group clinical supervision, case consultation, and fidelity coaching.
• Provide clinical assessments and psychosocial assessments as appropriately indicated to support students’ social‑emotional development.
• Provide trauma‑informed, developmentally appropriate one‑on‑one support and short‑term individual counseling to students as needed.
• Deliver crisis intervention, risk assessments, and safety planning in collaboration with school‑based teams.
• Coordinate care and after‑care planning with families, school staff, and external service providers, including mental health referrals.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation including case notes and risk assessments in accordance with program standards.
• Support program implementation by engaging school partners, providing in‑service training, and participating in family engagement events.
• Collaborate with LSC, Parent Programs and the Pupil Personnel Support team.
• Lead or support special projects, events, and initiatives that promote youth development, mental health awareness, and leadership.
• Participate in WOW staff development and required curriculum trainings.
• Perform public relations assignments as requested.
• Other duties assigned.