Master's Level Behavioral Health Professional
Counselor job in Kenosha, WI
VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care has an opening for a PRN Master's Level Behavioral Health Professional (LCSW, LCPC, LMSW, LPC, or equivalent) at Kenosha County Detention Center in Kenosha, Wisconsin!
Looking for a rewarding career in healthcare with competitive wages, an annual incentive bonus, and an excellent benefits package?
You will be given the opportunity to utilize your training, skills and experience in a face-to-face setting with people from a variety of socioeconomic and educational backgrounds. Being able to see the impact you are making with these individuals, when they are at their lowest, least hopeful points. You will be working as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team comprised of Medical, Psychiatry, Ancillary, Security, Legal, community providers and psychiatric hospitals. The best part of this - It is done in real-time with real people!
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL PACKAGE TO INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
Holiday Pay: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Short Term/Long Term Disability
Identity Theft Protection
Animal/Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
401K
PTO
Annual Incentive Bonus
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAPOSITION SUMMARY
The Behavioral Health Professional will work as part of a multidisciplinary team with all other disciplines on the Behavioral Health Unit to provide a proactive and collaborative approach in serving the patient population.
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Must be a Licensed, Master's Level Behavioral Health Clinician who can administer assessments, make clinical decisions, provide Mental Health treatment, and hold any of the following licenses: LSW, LPC or equivalent. The Behavioral Health Professional co-leads group therapy, one on one therapy, and crisis therapy.
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Professionals will provide crisis stabilization, complete intakes and on-going evaluations, and provide consultation to in-house and community services.
Participate in monthly behavioral health calls, work collaborative with the medical team to best determine overall treatment for each individual.
The Behavioral Health Professional performs risk assessment of inmates; coordination of care with interdisciplinary team including medical staff, community providers, psychiatric hospitals and corrections; and discharge planning.
The Behavioral Health Professional assists in planning and implementing the goals and objectives of programs and projects.
The Behavioral Health Professional provides the necessary preparation of documentation, necessary records and reports.
The Behavioral Health Professional utilizes clinical skills such as prioriti
Excellent and timely documentation skills required.
The ideal candidate is able to make independent clinical decisions, while utili
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL REQUIRED EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE
Graduation from a Master's level program.
Minimum of one year employment in a social work capacity in a public or private agency or equivalent.
Must receive a satisfactory background investigation report.
VitalCore Health Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.
We're people who are fueled by passion, not by profit.
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Auto-ApplyBoard Certified Behavior Analyst
Counselor job in Downers Grove, IL
We're excited to offer a sign-on bonus up to $5,000 based on experience!
The Communication Clubhouse in Downers Grove, IL is currently seeking a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) for our growing team. Join our team of pediatric professionals whose goal is to support children and their families in reaching goals and building positive skills and behaviors in the most meaningful and motivating ways.
Our ABA team at The Communication Clubhouse is proud to provide care to children with diverse needs in a way that is safe, dignified, and meaningful, not only to the child but to their family. From the start, we work with families to establish goals and a treatment plan that can focus on a child's interests and strengths, as we have learned that this is the best way to decrease behaviors that are unsafe or disruptive to a child's daily life. Our BCBAs frequently target skills and goals in a naturally-led or play-based environment, capitalizing on what a child wants to do and being flexible and creative from there! We monitor progress frequently and problem solve as needed to ensure that each child is given the individualized tools and support to increase their happiness and success. Our collaborative model allows therapists of all disciplines to work alongside each other to provide comprehensive and holistic care so that children can communicate, engage, and play without disruptive behaviors. Continue your BCBA career with The Communication Clubhouse, and have the potential to earn up to $6,000 annually in best practice bonuses!
Our Ideal Candidate Will Have The Following Qualifications:
An ideal candidate will be Board Certified and Licensed to work in Illinois, but candidates who have completed graduate coursework and fieldwork supervision requirements are encouraged to apply
Master's degree
Experience working with neurodivergent populations (i.e. Autism Spectrum Disorder) or those with developmental disabilities and complex behavioral support needs
Supervisory experience with RBTs/technicians is preferred
Must thrive on a team model with collaboration between other ABA therapists, occupational and speech therapists, and others involved in a child's life, such as teachers or counselors
Able to make frequent, data-driven decisions for meaningful and personalized progress
Effective and professional communicators regarding education and training to caregivers and supervisees
Position responsibilities:
Conduct initial and yearly comprehensive assessments (e.g., ABLLS-R, VB-MAPP, ABAS-3, caregiver interviews, behavior observations) with support from RBTs
Provide direct treatment as needed
Provide frequent supervision and direction to supervisees
Complete effective and prompt documentation for daily notes, assessments and individual treatment plans, weekly progress and update tracking
Participate in our mentorship network as either mentee or mentor
Provide education and training for caregivers
Collaborate with other therapists (OT, PT, SLP, and MH) via meetings, email, and phone correspondence
Utilize our Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system to create and maintain and documentation and collect and monitor data
Maintain an ABA caseload in our North Mayfair center
Work with practicum students
Interviews at The Communication Clubhouse
We care deeply about our teams and the people who make them up. Our interview process is designed to make you feel like you know us and are a good fit for our team. The first step in our interview process is a video chat with a member of our recruiting team. We encourage you to use this as an opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the Board Certified Behavior Analyst role and career opportunities. From there, we will invite candidates to an in-person interview. You will meet members of our clinical team (your future co-workers!) and this interview may also include a brief observation of a therapy session. By the end of the interview process, you should have a sense of who we are and how our BCBAs are helping children take their next steps.
We can't wait to meet you!
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Board Certified Behavioral Analyst
Counselor job in Aurora, IL
APPLICATIONS ARE REVIEWED DAILY. YOU CAN EXPECT A RESPONSE WITHIN 24 HOURS.
Why ABC?
1. Our Patients: An intentional focus on small caseloads with a compassionate care approach.
2. Our Culture: ABC Core Values are more than just words on a wall. It's how we strive to live everyday.
3. Our Community: We ground ourselves in our WHY and the impact we have on the lives of others.
Total Compensation Package from $80,000 to $117,000 annually. Opportunity to earn MORE based on center size, mentorship of RBT's and supervision of assigned trainees.
Your total compensation consists of a competitive base salary, performance bonuses, mentorship bonuses, and long-term ownership in the company.
*BCBA's become eligible for long-term ownership upon promotion to the Sr. BCBA role. All other roles eligible.
Monthly Performance Bonuses: Bonuses are uncapped and start at just 26 hours of treatment delivery per week, meaning you'll be rewarded for your impact without waiting months to qualify.
Sign On Bonus: Up to $10,000 based on start date and location.
Mentorship Bonuses: Provide supervision hours to an RBT pursuing their Master's in ABA and earn bonus pay for your guidance, oversight and impact!
Certification Bonuses: Get rewarded for each therapist who becomes certified under your supervision.
Relocation Packages available: To ease the expenses of your transition.
401(k) with Company Match: Boost your retirement potential and strengthen your financial future.
Remote Work Benefit: Up to 3 work from home days per month, plus up to 16 additional assessment related work from home days per year
Schedule: Monday-Friday, daytime hours.
Almost 30 days off in Year One: Including holidays, PTO, CEU days, and flex days-no guilt, just rest.
Manageable Caseloads: You'll support up to 8 children, so you're set up to succeed without burning out.
No Non-Compete Clauses: We believe great talent doesn't need restrictions
Transparent and Expedited Career Growth & Leadership Tracks:
Center Leadership: BCBA >Sr.?BCBA>Assistant Clinical Director >Clinical Director>Sr. Clinical Director >Group Clinical Director>Regional Clinical Director
Training & Development: Join Dr.?Greg Hanley's Compassionate Care Team, mentor and train clinicians in evidence-based ABA practice
Research & Innovation: Collaborate with Dr.?Linda?LeBlanc at the Action Institute to advance treatment outcomes, transparency, equity, and clinical quality
Clinical Guidance: Our BCBAs are guided by our Clinical Advisory Board and Compassionate Care Team, featuring industry leading clinicians such as: Dr. Charna Mintz, Dr. Greg Hanley, Dr. Linda LeBlanc, Dr. Patricia Wright, Dr. Dorothea Lerman, Dr. Malika Pritchett, Dr. Mahshid Ghaemmaghami, and Dr. Anthony Cammilleri
Continuing Education: A minimum of 10+ free CEUs per year in-house, extra funds to attend additional training courses, and 2 paid days off to use for CEU events.
Health Benefits: Best-in-class Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Savings Account and Health Savings Account options
Family Support: Up to $3,000 in maternity/paternity financial assistance plus short-term disability options that can equate to 8 weeks of paid paternity leave.
Student Loan Repayment Assistance: Each year we contribute additional dollars to help you pay off your student loans.
Unique Perks: First Stop Virtual Health for you and up to 7 household members, CALM membership for you and your family, Door Dash Pass, MilkStork access to ship home breast milk while traveling, a SNOO smart sleeper for new parents, and more.
Your Role
Develop Treatment Plans that are clinically sound and engaging
Supervise and Mentor RBTs to support consistent, high-quality care
Collaborate with Families to set goals, track progress, and celebrate growth
Deliver Evidence-Based Therapy in a supportive, play-focused environment
ABC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, including the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (PHRA). We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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Workers' Compensation Counsel - Public School District
Counselor job in Chicago, IL
A large school district in Chicago seeks an experienced Assistant General Counsel to manage workers' compensation cases and provide legal guidance across multiple educational departments. The ideal candidate will possess a strong legal background, excellent communication skills, and a collaborative approach. This full-time, exempt position also offers competitive benefits and salary based on qualifications.
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Commercial Counsel
Counselor job in Chicago, IL
Who is Nexxen?
Flexible advertising, unified by data. Nexxen empowers advertisers, agencies, publishers and broadcasters around the world to utilize data and advanced TV in the ways that are most meaningful to them. Our flexible and unified technology stack comprises a demand-side platform ("DSP") and supply-side platform ("SSP"), with the Nexxen Data Platform at its core.
Why join the Nexxen team?
With a global footprint, you can be part of a team that is transforming advertising through our creative, flexible and unified solutions. Employees hustle, commit and dedicate themselves to pillars that make up the Nexxen Way - the 3Cs - Customer Centric, Curious Mindset, Collaborative with No Ego.
Important Notice from Nexxen: Your Safety Matters
At Nexxen, we care about the well‑being of our current and future employees. We are aware of the growing number of online scams and fraudulent job postings, and we urge all job seekers to remain vigilant. Please be advised that Nexxen will never request payment (whether in cash, cryptocurrency, or any other form) as a condition of employment, offer positions that require you to invest in vague or dubious financial schemes, or promote roles that resemble get‑rich‑quick opportunities. If you receive a suspicious message claiming to be from Nexxen or encounter a questionable job posting associated with our name, please contact us at ****************** to verify its legitimacy. Your trust is important to us. Stay safe and informed.
What You'll Do:
As Commercial Counsel at Nexxen, you will play a pivotal role in providing legal support for our company's global business and operations. As an individual contributor within our growing Legal team, your primary focus will be on partnering with internal stakeholders to structure, draft, and negotiate a wide variety of client and vendor agreements. The successful candidate will be a business‑savvy lawyer, who can thoughtfully balance legal risk with business priorities, thrives in close collaboration with legal and cross‑functional partners, and brings a positive, solution‑oriented mindset. If you are a creative problem‑solver who embraces a fast pace and a can‑do attitude, you'll fit right in at Nexxen.
Daily Responsibilities
Review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of vendor and commercial agreements, including MSAs, SaaS contracts, insertion orders, marketing and technology agreements and more.
Support cross‑functional initiatives by developing and refining legal templates, playbooks, and scalable processes.
Provide clear and concise strategic legal advice on complex commercial matters while ensuring alignment with the company's risk profile and business objectives.
Partner closely with cross‑functional teams, including Sales, Business Development, Product, Engineering and Finance - to resolve contract issues in alignment with Nexxen's standards, balancing legal considerations with practical business‑oriented solutions.
Training and Knowledge Sharing: Educate internal teams about legal matters related to the ad tech industry, including regulatory compliance, intellectual property, data protection, and contract best practices. Effectively translate legal concepts into clear, concise, actionable guidance for non‑legal stakeholders.
Take on a variety of legal projects as needed to support Nexxen's growth and evolving business priorities.
Stay up‑to‑date with industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging legal issues, such as AI regulation and compliance, incorporating relevant terms into contracting strategy.
Proactively identify areas for process improvement and contribute to the improvements in workflows and legal operations.
What Will I Bring:
Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with the relevant State Bar.
4+ years of experience practicing law in an internationally/nationally‑recognized law firm or in‑house legal department (a mix of law firm and in‑house experience is strongly preferred).
Experience in the advertising or ad tech industry, technology transactions, or related fields is strongly preferred.
Proven ability to independently draft and negotiate a wide range of complex contracts, and to solve for potential legal and business issues without a playbook.
Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Demonstrated success in working in a fast‑paced environment, including delivering high‑quality work under tight deadlines.
Exceptional communication skills (both written and verbal), with the ability to communicate legal issues and solutions clearly and concisely.
Willingness to learn new subject matters quickly and drive projects from start to finish.
This position is based primarily in our New York City office and will support global business operations. Some travel may be required.
This position is currently open to NYC or Chicago metro‑based candidates only.
At Nexxen, we value our differences, varied experiences, and collective contribution. We know that not everyone takes the same career path, so if you don't match this job description perfectly, don't worry! We would rather see your application than risk missing out on your potential to make an impact.
In support of pay transparency and equity, the minimum and maximum full‑time annual base salary for this role is $120,000 - $165,000 at the time of posting. While this is our reasonable expectation this is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, actual compensation is influenced by a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, education, certifications, responsibility, and geographic location. Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location. We offer a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, parental leave, discretionary time off, and company‑paid holidays. The specific programs and options available will vary depending on the state, start date, and employment type. Our Talent Acquisition team will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
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Counselor - Group Home - Flex / PRN
Counselor job in Waukegan, IL
The Waukegan Group Home is a supervised residential setting for adults living with severe mental illness. Staff helps residents understand their condition, develop coping skills, and improve their interpersonal and daily living skills. Services include medication monitoring and psychiatric care; linkage to community resources; and life skills training (i.e., budget management, cooking, housekeeping, and personal care).
Flex Counselor Key Responsibilities
* Evaluating, assessing and admitting clients.
* Conducts crisis intervention/evaluation/referral to persons in the community or who present themselves at the program. Secures hospitalization, if necessary.
* Prepares treatment plans with clients.
* Provides individual, group, and family counseling.
* Serves food to clients in residential programs, ADL's, and appointments as needed.
* Provides education and direction to clients, family members and/or significant others.
* Assists in facilitating transportation of clients.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Education
* High school diploma or GED and 3 years of experience, or
* Associate's degree in a related field
* Must possess a valid driver's license
Scheduled Hours: As needed
* Flex employees must work a minimum of 80 hours per calendar year; and be available to work one (1) fixed or floating holiday each year, if needed.
As the largest human service provider in Lake County, we believe that services must be available without barriers. No residents are turned away due to the inability to pay. We are looking for passionate, qualified team members, who can help make a difference in our agency, and most importantly, in our community.
You can find additional information about the Lake County Health Department, our culture, and why you should join our team at ************************
As a public health department, we believe in the science, data, and power of vaccines, like the influenza vaccine, to protect against and prevent illness. Therefore, we require all Health Department staff to receive the annual influenza vaccine unless they have an approved medical or religious exemption.
Any offer of employment is conditioned on the successful completion of a background screening, drug and alcohol testing and may include a pre-employment medical exam. The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. At this time, you must reside in either Illinois or Wisconsin to work for the Lake County Health Department.
School Guidance Counselor (High School) FMLA Leave (12/18/25 - 4/1/26)
Counselor job in Elmwood Park, IL
Student Support Services/Guidance Counselor
Date Available: 12/18/2025
Closing Date:
Until Filled
Child Care Counselor (Before & After School or Preschool)
Counselor job in Highland Park, IL
At NSSRA, we believe in the power of making a meaningful impact on the lives of children, teens, and adults with disabilities. As a leader in Special Recreation, we provide year-round community-based recreation programs and services that promote inclusion and empower individuals with disabilities. We are similar to a park district but only serve residents with disabilities in our partner communities.
About the Job
As a Child Care Counselor, you will mentor and play a vital role in creating inclusion within before & after school or preschool programs. Your responsibilities will include fostering positive peer interactions, ensuring participant well-being, and creating inclusive environments where participants with disabilities can thrive alongside their peers. Additional responsibilities will include:
Actively engaging with and supervising individuals with disabilities
Ensuring participant safety during recreation events, transportation, and transition times
Submitting timely reports, evaluations, and timesheets
Communicating professionally with participants, parents, the public, and staff members
Fulfilling other assigned duties
About You
We seek individuals that want to use their talents to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children with disabilities. No previous experience is necessary as training will be provided. We offer professional growth through training programs and resources, allowing you to develop your skills and knowledge. We value teamwork and a strong desire to contribute to a supportive and inclusive environment.
Pay and Schedule
We have before & after school or preschool opportunities available in our 13 Partner Communities, including Deerfield, Glencoe, Glenview, Highland Park, Highwood, Kenilworth, Lake Bluff, Lake Forest, Northbrook, Northfield, Riverwoods, Wilmette, and Winnetka. These part-time positions offer flexible work schedules, ranging from 1 to 28 hours per week, depending on the program season. Scheduling is assigned accordingly, and hours can be adjusted to accommodate seasonal needs. Reliable transportation is required to ensure attendance at all scheduled programs, and commitment to work for the entire season is essential.
Starting at $16.50 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits
Flexible schedule
Referral program
Join the Team
Complete an online application at ****************** to schedule an interview.
NSSRA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Child and Family Counselor - Multi Disciplinary Setting
Counselor job in Woodridge, IL
Do you want to join a private, pediatric-focused therapy clinic that is NOT managed by a large, faceless, distant, metrics-driven corporate employer?
Are you looking to join a pediatric therapy clinic that centers itself around its therapists?
Is your goal to be working in a multi-disciplinary collaborative therapy environment to that helps children reach their social, emotional, medical, behavioral, physical and mental needs?
Do you want to be employed at a pediatric therapy clinic that values work-life balance, and the physical and mental health of its employees?
Are you interested in working at a clinic that ensures its therapists have access to the latest science, education, and resources to offer the best service possible?
If you answered yes to all these questions, please read about this exciting opportunity at Treehouse Pediatric Therapy!
Treehouse is hiring a Child and Family Counselor or Social Worker for our new Mental Health division that will open in March 2022. Treehouse is expanding its scope of services to include Mental Health as a natural extension of our seven existing pediatric Physical, Occupational, Speech, Pelvic Floor, Feeding, Nutrition and ABA therapies.
Locally owned and operated, Treehouse opened in February 2012 and currently has a team of over 30clinical professionals in Woodridge and Batavia. We improve the lives of children that are diagnosed with ASD, sensory processing disorders, speech and language disorders, feeding issues, anxiety, depression, behavior issues, incontinence, physical and other neurological conditions. Treehouse believes that that the best way to help children and their families is through hiring outstanding therapists, equip them with the best resources and provide a supportive culture to thrive in.
We firmly believe that offering a variety of services in one location is a true benefit for our families. This enables our therapists co-treat, collaborate, and ensure a team treatment approach that provides our clients with consistent, comprehensive levels of care. Bringing a counselor into our team will enable us to serve clients to best of our ability. Our families have expressed a higher level of satisfaction when they are receiving consistent, reliable services under one roof. This reduces their travel time to a variety of clinics, they experience a streamlined billing process, and build a relationship with our clinical and administrative teams.
Many of our clients, and subsequently their families, face mental health challenges secondary to primary diagnoses, listed above. We believe that the trust and care we build with our families will naturally extend to the realm of counseling. We are looking forward to providing this support to our clients and their families. When it is appropriate as determined by the counselor and families, we are excited to collaborate and incorporate counselor recommendations into our other therapies. Ideally, families would be able to seek assistance for themselves and their children in individual, family and group therapies.
Currently, Treehouse Pediatrics has close to 200 weekly clients for its existing services. Of these families, many seek behavioral and mental health services from a variety of locations. Our therapists consistently refer clients and their families out of our clinic to meet these needs. With our current client base, we feel minimal marketing would be required to build a caseload for a Treehouse Counselor.
We are excited to offer this opportunity and are looking forward to welcoming a dedicated new team member with fresh ideas, an expansive vision and enthusiasm for planning for the future!
Requirements
Qualifications
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Social Worker
Pediatric Psychologist
New Grads Are Welcome to Apply
Responsibilities and Duties
Desire to achieve positive outcomes for clients
Meet with clients during the day and a few evenings
Employment Benefits
Flexible schedule - a minimum of 10 hours per week is required
Frequent and supportive supervision and collaboration
Competitive hourly pay
Exposure to a holistic therapeutic approach in a multidisciplinary team
A Sign On Bonus of up to $1,000 will be paid for this position depending on hours and experience.
Summer Day Camp Counselor
Counselor job in Elgin, IL
KE Camps is the leading provider of summer camps for country clubs nationwide. We partner with over 230 private clubs all over the country to implement traditional-style day camps for elementary-aged children. Our Staff are the backbone of our programs and therefore, we pride ourselves on giving them an incredible amount of support. As a staff member, we guarantee you will feel a part of the KE Camps Team!
As a Camp Counselor, you will be an active participant in all camp activities and will assist your Camp Director with a variety of daily tasks, all with the goal of creating a memorable and meaningful camp experience for your campers. Our Counselors interact with our campers throughout the entire day, helping them make friends, try new things, and generally caring for their well-being. The role of a Counselor is to participate, build relationships and have fun while ensuring the physical and emotional safety of every child.
Camp Counselor Qualities
* Ability to help children grow in character, experiences and insights
* Ability to guard the health and well-being of campers at all times
* Capable of sustaining energy for participation in a full day's worth of activities
* Prior experience working with children
* Enthusiastic, Responsible, Dependable, Consistent, Level-Headed, Flexible, and Calm in all situations
* CPR/First Aid Certified OR willing to become certified before the summer begins
Camp Counselor Responsibilities
* Work with group of campers and provide a fun, safe and exciting camp experience
* Cooperate with fellow Counselors and Camp Director
* Greet families and campers upon arrival
* Support Camp Director in establishing rules and emergency procedures with campers
* Participate in all camp activities
* Supervise daily swim time in a hands-on manner from within the water (lifeguard certification not required)
* Help out where needed and lead activities when asked to by the Camp Director
* Complete other duties, as assigned
Benefits of Working with KE Camps
* Build Critical Skills - You will gain skills sought after by employers. 21st Century Skills such as creativity, problem solving, flexibility, collaboration, organization, planning and communication are just a few of the strengths you'll build throughout the summer.
* Networking Opportunities - You will build professional contacts with other staff and camp alumni. You'll have the opportunity to create connections that can provide a link to future internships and job opportunities in a variety of careers.
* Hands on Leadership Experience - You will supervise a group of campers, lead programs and positively influence the next generation. This is a hands-on leadership experience in which you will engage in active decision-making, behavior management, and team development.
Our camp is located at Elgin Country Club in Elgin, IL. Camp will run Monday-Friday from June 1 through July 24 - staff members must be available to work the full camp season.
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Camp Counselor - Day Camps
Counselor job in Arlington Heights, IL
Job Description
Day Camp - Camp Counselor 2026
The Day Camp Counselor is a seasonal position that will be working with campers that range from 5 to 13 years of age. The counselor must be enthusiastic, caring, and committed to providing an outstanding experience for the campers. They will be responsible for leading daily activities, maintaining good communication with parents and campers, supervision and leadership of their camp group and planning camp activities. The Day Camp program is designed to provide full-day recreational care to its participants with an emphasis on having fun through engaging activities in a positive, safe and structured environment. The Day Camp Counselor position is for the following camps: Kinder Camp, Adventure, Fun & Games, and Grove.
Qualifications:
The Camp Counselor position is open to all qualified applicants 16 years of age (as of June 1, 2026) and older. Experience working with children preferred. Must feel comfortable leading group activities with children grades K-8.
Hours:
The program runs approximately 8 am - 4 pm (depending upon camp assignment), Monday - Friday, from June to August 2026. Exact dates will be specificized in the following weeks. No absences are granted for this 7 week program. Camp training is mandatory and will begin as early as June 2nd, 2026.
Salary
$15 - $18, depending on experience
Benefits
Free Fitness Center pass for employees who work 8 hours or more per week, along with other discounts towards Park District programs.
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Day Camp Counselor - Seasonal
Counselor job in Tinley Park, IL
NOW HIRING: Day Camp Counselor (Seasonal)
JOB SUMMARY: The Camp Counselor is responsible for organizing, implementing, and supervising a comprehensive program for day camp participants of various ages. Counselors must work without direct supervision to assemble and administer age appropriate events for day camp participants.
LOCATION: Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center, 8125 W. 171st Street, Tinley Park, Illinois
QUALIFICATIONS: The qualified individual will be able to communicate clearly and effectively, with a minimum of two years of high school completed. Must enjoy working with children of various ages that range from 3-16 years old. Ability to work both independently and with a team while prioritizing tasks, staying organized, and implementing a variety of age appropriate events for day camp participants. Ability to obtain CPR/First Aid certification required.
INCENTIVES: This is a part-time, seasonal position which typically runs for 8 weeks Monday through Friday. Required hours are 8:30am - 3:15pm with extended hour availability for before and after camp programs. The Wage Range is $15.00 to $20.00 per hour and qualifies for a complementary membership to the Fitness Center, Recreation Center, and Water Park. $15.00 will be the entry level wage rate per hour for all new hires. Referral program eligible.
ABOUT US: The Tinley Park-Park District is an award-winning public agency that provides its 55,000 residents with a wide variety of recreation facilities, programs, events, parks, and open spaces. The Park District maintains over 40 parks, 33 ball fields, and several facilities which include the Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center, Tinley Fitness, White Water Canyon Water Park, Canine Campus Dog Park, Tinley Junction Miniature Golf & Batting Cages, Vogt Visual Arts Center, and the Tinley Park Performing Arts Center.
CLOSING DATE: Position is open until filled.
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Youth and Family Counselor (Therapist)
Counselor job in Evanston, IL
Full-time Description
Youth & Opportunity United (Y.O.U.) seeks a Therapist to join a dynamic youth development organization. Reporting to the Director of Clinical and Outreach Services, the Youth and Family Counselor is responsible for the direct delivery of counseling, case management, and housing crisis services to youth and families in school- and community-based settings.
Summary of Role:
Provide ongoing counseling services to individuals, families, and youth in Y.O.U.'s out-of-school time programs and community referrals.
Lead site-specific psycho-educational groups supporting designated 2-3 out-of-school time sites.
Facilitate individual therapy at assigned schools during school hours.
Assist in strengthening family and community engagement strategies at Y.O.U.
Participate in clinically-focused trainings for staff and intern supervision.
Core Functional Responsibilities:
Direct Service:
Provide ongoing counseling services, including housing crisis response, advocacy, respite negotiations, and individual/family counseling in a variety of community settings.
Participate with other staff, to be on-call and be available to respond or provide back-up support to housing crisis calls on self-designated night/weekend hours for youth ages 11-17.
Design and lead psychosocial/psychoeducational groups with youth at the out-of-school time programs.
Observe and intervene with youth at the program sites as needed during program time, consulting with site staff to best support individual youth needs, and mediate with youth-youth as well as youth-staff.
Provide individual and/or family counseling through community referrals and school assignments.
Provide individual therapy to youth during the school day.
Work with school social workers to identify youth for individual therapy.
Communicate with guardians regarding individual sessions as well as the school social worker as needed.
Staff Development:
Serve as a clinical consultant to after-school program staff, consulting with site teams, school representatives, community providers, and families as appropriate.
Provide Clinical Supervision to Masters-level interns as Field or Task Supervisor as appropriate with licensure.
Family and Community Engagement:
Attend site Family Nights, parent workshops, and relevant community events, including planning activities with site teams as appropriate.
Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with local schools, other youth service organizations, mental health providers, state agencies, police, clergy, community leaders, foster homes, and other partners in Evanston and surrounding communities.
With site staff, create and implement a plan for site-specific family engagement.
Attend and present to stakeholder and community meetings, as requested.
Administrative:
Maintain accurate, complete, and up-to-date client records in Apricot 360 and eCornerstone weekly.
Participate actively in all-staff meetings.
Participate in team meetings and individual supervision.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Program Site-Team Responsibilities
Supervises and facilitates enrichment activities with groups of 1 or more students in a safe, developmentally-appropriate, and structured environment.
Gathers supplies to execute programs, including setting up the space for readiness, and cleans up the space.
Troubleshoots in real-time during afterschool program, including but not limited to receiving feedback, relaying information to OST and Clinical leadership, and follow-up interventions.
Requirements
Qualifications and Education Requirements
Master's in social work, psychology, counseling, or other equivalent.
Experience providing counseling in a youth-centered work setting (minimum of 2 years of supervised experience in a relevant setting).
Outstanding counseling and casework skills.
Experience in and passion for youth services.
Excellent communication skills, ability to build relationships of mutual trust and respect with youth, colleagues, school professionals, and community members.
Experience with data collection and proficiency in using technology as a management reporting tool.
Highly collaborative, entrepreneurial, and energetic personality.
Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to and passion for Y.O.U.'s mission.
Preferred Qualifications:
LCSW or similar certification
Experience in counseling elementary and/or middle school-aged youth, play therapy, etc.
Fluency in another language such as Spanish, Assyrian, Arabic, Urdu or Tagalog, including the
Preferred Skills
Punctuality
Flexibility
Time Management
Problem Solving
Decision Making
Relationship-Building
Attention to detail
Strong Communication (verbal and written)
The Organization
Founded in 1971, Y.O.U. is an Evanston-based non-profit that partners with families, schools, and the community to provide academic, social, and emotional support to close the opportunity gap and prepare all youth for post-secondary and life success. Each year, Y.O.U. serves 800+ youth across 9 school sites with free, holistic, out-of-school-time programming, including afterschool and summer, along with community-based mental health services. This is an exciting time for the organization, which completed a successful $16.4M capital campaign in 2017 that expanded programs, launched an endowment, and funded a new headquarters facility. The organization is implementing a new strategic plan focused on serving as a community hub and leader, measuring and communicating our powerful impact, creating a sustainable infrastructure, and building a culture of inclusion and transparency. Our staff are a diverse collection of 40+ passionate individuals, committed to social justice, to a trauma-informed approach, to equity, and to helping youth realize their full potential.
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.O.U. is committed to creating an inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Salary Description $48,000 - $53,000/annually
Summer Day Camp Counselor-Intern
Counselor job in Elgin, IL
KE Camps is the leading provider of summer camps for country clubs nationwide. We partner with over 230 private clubs all over the country to implement traditional-style day camps for elementary-aged children. Our Staff are the backbone of our programs and therefore, we pride ourselves on giving them an incredible amount of support. As a staff member, we guarantee you will feel a part of the KE Camps Team!
Our Camp Counselor positions have the potential to serve as competitively paid internships that meet your course credit needs.
First and foremost, your primary responsibilities will be as a Camp Counselor. As an Intern, you will be expected to fulfill your regular daily job responsibilities and it will be up to you to complete your internship responsibilities and to ensure that they do not interfere with your work obligations. Contact your college advisor in advance and ask them if you can use your summer camp job as a practicum, internship or for other course credits. If KE Camps can meet your internship requirements, your on-site Camp Director will be your field supervisor and oversee your course work. You will also be connected to a KE Camps contact at our HQ in Skillman, NJ. To receive credit, you must complete the course, practicum or internship per your college's parameters and complete your summer employment.
As a Camp Counselor, you will be an active participant in all camp activities and will assist your Camp Director with a variety of daily tasks, all with the goal of creating a memorable and meaningful camp experience for your campers. Our Counselors interact with our campers throughout the entire day, helping them make friends, try new things, and generally caring for their well-being. The role of a Counselor is to participate, build relationships and have fun while ensuring the physical and emotional safety of every child.
Camp Counselor Qualities
Ability to help children grow in character, experiences and insights
Ability to guard the health and well-being of campers at all times
Capable of sustaining energy for participation in a full day's worth of activities
Prior experience working with children
Enthusiastic, Responsible, Dependable, Consistent, Level-Headed, Flexible, and Calm in all situations
CPR/First Aid Certified OR willing to become certified before the summer begins
Camp Counselor Responsibilities
Work with group of campers and provide a fun, safe and exciting camp experience
Cooperate with fellow Counselors and Camp Director
Greet families and campers upon arrival
Support Camp Director in establishing rules and emergency procedures with campers
Participate in all camp activities
Supervise daily swim time in a hands-on manner from within the water (lifeguard certification not required)
Help out where needed and lead activities when asked to by the Camp Director
Complete other duties, as assigned
Benefits of Interning with KE Camps
Build Critical Skills - You will gain skills sought after by employers. 21st Century Skills such as creativity, problem solving, flexibility, collaboration, organization, planning and communication are just a few of the strengths you'll build throughout the summer.
Networking Opportunities - You will build professional contacts with other staff and camp alumni. You'll have the opportunity to create connections that can provide a link to future internships and job opportunities in a variety of careers.
Hands on Leadership Experience - You will supervise a group of campers, lead programs and positively influence the next generation. This is a hands-on leadership experience in which you will engage in active decision-making, behavior management, and team development.
Our camp is located at Elgin Country Club in Elgin, IL. Camp will run Monday-Friday from June 1 through July 24 - staff members must be available to work the full camp season.
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School Counselor
Counselor job in Hoffman Estates, IL
Shine on as a school counselor Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), a division of FullBloom, is a premier provider of education services for K-12 students who require additional supports to overcome challenges that impede success in a traditional school setting. SESI partners with school districts to run in-district classrooms and standalone schools that meet the academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of special and alternative education students. Partnering with over 600 school districts nationwide, SESI serves more than 7,000 students. Join our team members who shine a positive light on our students and uncover the unique learner within. Have a profound impact, grow, learn, and thrive as part of our team.
What you can expect from us.
* Diverse career pathways, mobility up and across our national network, and ongoing professional and leadership development.
* Paid training, tuition reimbursement, and credentialing support.
* Data-driven, evidence-based learning and instructional models, including SESI's own positive behavioral interventions and support (PBIS) framework called CASE.
* An attractive and robust suite of benefits, including comprehensive healthcare benefits, 401(k) with employer match, employee assistance program, mental health support, fertility and family building, and more.
* Smaller class sizes in diverse educational settings.
Overview
Champion possibility and fuel student success by providing social-emotional services for students who need additional support to shine in school. As a vital, integrated member of a multidisciplinary team, you'll collaborate with school teams and families in delivering SESI's proven, high-quality services-including individual or group counseling services.
Responsibilities
* Work with a diverse group of students from varying developmental, cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
* Provide individual, group, or push-in counseling services to students in accordance with their individualized education plan (IEP) or behavior intervention plan (BIP).
* Collaborate on creating IEPs, including social-emotional IEP goal setting and IEP meeting participation.
* Complete social-emotional and behavior assessments, analyze data to identify student strengths and weaknesses, and develop functional behavior assessments, BIPs, and other transition plans.
* Implement behavior management and intervention strategies, including de-escalation techniques, crisis management, and physical restraint when necessary to maintain the safety of students and staff.
* Support social-emotional learning skill development through targeted curricula, assessments, and more intensive behavior support as needed.
* Provide in-service training with other teams, including expressive therapy and clinical teams.
* Collaborate with external partners and providers to support students, families, and staff.
* Maintain documents in student files according to regulatory agency requirements.
Qualifications
* Professional licensure, including LPC or LCPC, LSW or LCSW, LMFT
* Master's degree in social work, human services, or related field (mental health, psychology, counseling).
* 2 years of experience working with children and adolescents in a school, special education, or behavior health setting preferred.
Posted Salary Range
USD $55,000.00 - USD $60,000.00 /Yr.
Physical Requirements
* Ability to run short distances and move swiftly in response to student needs, including bending, kneeling, and crouching.
* Ability to lift and assist students with mobility challenges, often requiring the handling of up to 50 pounds or more.
* Skill in managing fine motor tasks, such as helping students with writing, manipulating small objects, or using adaptive devices.
* Ability to operate a computer or tablet for up to 8 hours daily.
* Capacity to notice and respond to non-verbal cues from students.
* Capacity to remain calm and composed during physically and emotional demanding situations, ensuring student safety and well-being
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Auto-ApplyMLK Day Field Trip Camp Counselor - Chicago (Oz Park)
Counselor job in Chicago, IL
Field Trip Dates: 1/19/2026 (Mon)
Field Trip Hours: 8:45 am - 5:15 pm (actual shifts may vary)
Hourly Wage: $17.00 - $19.50 (determined using prior experience)
At Steve & Kate's, we put radical trust in kids so that they learn to trust themselves. Our Field Trip program honors that philosophy by exposing campers to activities and spaces that awaken their curiosity and passions. We value empowering our staff to be their whole authentic selves because everyone in our community needs to feel included! Sound like something you can get behind? If so, we're looking for team members who are motivated babysitters, teachers, coaches, students, athletes, artists, and anyone ready to play hard and be goofy. As a Steve & Kate's staff member, you'll sharpen your inherent leadership skills, learn some new ones, and collaborate with interesting people, all while immersing yourself in creativity and play.
Job Responsibilities:
Staff members will be responsible for chaperoning field trips, making connections, and monitoring safety and wellness. You'll travel by bus to multiple stops, all while having fun with kids.
Additional Responsibilities:
Actively supervising campers
Ensure compliance with Camp Policies
Reporting & Recording details of notable concerns or incidents, and of injuries to campers, other staff members, or self
Keeping track and being aware of camper allergies and dietary restrictions
How do you know if you're the right candidate?
Does the idea of guiding kids while they make decisions for themselves excite you?
Are you calm under pressure and able to calm those around you?
Are you comfortable leading groups of kids on your own while still collaborating with a team?
Are you passionate about sharing your knowledge & learning something new (even if a third grader is doing the teaching)?
Job Requirements:
At least 16 years of age
Minimum of 2 months experience working with camp-age children, with 1 year preferred, in either a professional, personal or volunteer setting.
First Aid & CPR certified prior to Day 1 of Camp (some locations may require additional certifications)
By applying and accepting an offer you are giving Steve & Kate's permission or email or text you
Auto-ApplyLife Enrichment Specialist
Counselor job in Chicago, IL
Job Description
Pay $75,000 - $85,000/year
with a 10/4 schedule - 10 days on with 4 days off per cycle
About Grace Management, Inc.
Grace Management, Inc. is a national leader in senior living, managing communities across the country that offer independent living, assisted living, and memory care. We're proud to foster a people-centered culture rooted in compassion, connection, and service. At Grace, you're more than an employee - you're part of a team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of residents and their families every day.
Why Grace Management?
Our tagline says it all: It's not like home. It
is
home. We're a mission-driven company dedicated to creating meaningful experiences for residents, families, and team members - and we're looking for someone who can help bring that story to life in a bold and innovative way. We believe the quality of our communities starts with the people who support them, which is why we're committed to help nurture a strong sense of belonging and professional growth.
Full-time benefits include:
PTO (Paid Time Off) and Holiday Pay: Take advantage of paid time off to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Daily pay: Get paid daily, providing you with financial flexibility and control over your earnings.
Health/Dental Insurance
401K with employer match: Plan for your financial future with our 401k program.
Life Insurance: Company paid life insurance
Short and long-term disability: Financial security while you recover from an injury that puts you out of work
Referral Bonuses: Refer qualified candidates and earn rewards
Tuition Reimbursement: Invest in your education with our support
Employee Assistance Program: Connecting our employees with resources for handling personal challenges
Summary of Duties of the Life Enrichment Specialist
The Life Enrichment Specialist is a full-time travel position responsible for providing on-site leadership support to Grace Management, Inc. communities by filling open Life Enrichment and Village Program leadership roles on assignment. This position ensures consistency in programming, hospitality excellence, and resident engagement during times of transition, vacancy, or performance improvement. The Specialist will work in collaboration with the Resident Experience team to uphold company standards, mentor Life Enrichment Directors and Village Program Life Enrichment Managers, and provide training and stabilization support across the portfolio.
Essential Functions of the Life Enrichment Specialist
Serve as an interim Life Enrichment Director or Village Program Life Enrichment Manager during community vacancies, transitions, or leadership changes, ensuring a seamless continuation of engagement programs.
Travel to communities nationwide, providing hands-on leadership, training, and mentorship to Life Enrichment teams.
Demonstrate full understanding and support of the Grace Management, Inc. mission, policies, and hospitality standards, ensuring consistent compliance and service excellence.
Partner with the Vice President of Resident Experience to implement life enrichment initiatives, training programs, and engagement standards.
Support the Resident Experience team with facilitation of national training sessions and engagement-focused initiatives.
Provide mentoring and onboarding for new Life Enrichment Directors and Village Program Life Enrichment Managers, modeling professionalism and leadership.
Deliver virtual and on-site Vibrant Living orientation and ongoing training, ensuring high adoption across all communities.
Conduct community visits to observe operations, audit training compliance, assess engagement KPIs, and provide performance coaching.
Offer temporary leadership coverage during acquisitions, transitions, or special projects to stabilize programming and maintain a strong engagement culture.
Support development of action plans based on resident survey results and follow through on improvement initiatives.
Collaborate cross-departmentally with Sales and Dining teams to deliver integrated lifestyle experiences.
Assist in developing tools, templates, and best practices to enhance the delivery of engagement, hospitality, and life enrichment standards company-wide.
Demonstrates support of the Grace Management, Inc. mission (by actions and attitude), policies and procedures, and assures consistent compliance.
Support Resident Experience standards for Grace Management, Inc., working directly with corporate and community leaders to optimize department performance.
Supports Vice President of Resident Experience in development and implementation of life enrichment initiatives, training plans, and life enrichment standards.
Demonstrate exceptional command of the technology necessary to deliver virtual content and engagement on an enterprise scale.
Participates in operations team calls to remain updated on company/community information and to provide updates on life enrichment, memory care and hospitality and engagement initiatives in collaboration with the Resident Experience team.
Work with the Director of Hospitality and Engagement on the resident survey action planning process and completion of plan initiatives.
Participates in interviewing new Life Enrichment Directors, Life Enrichment Coordinators, or Village Program Life Enrichment Managers as requested.
Support the onboarding and coaching of Life Enrichment leaders (LEDs, LECs, and VPLEMs) across all levels of care as requested and assigned.
Assist with the implementation of quarterly engagement campaigns, holiday programming, and corporate initiatives.
Monitor resident engagement KPIs and provide follow-up coaching and support as needed.
Assist with the development and refinement of tools, documentation templates, and best practices for resident engagement, hospitality, and life enrichment.
Ensure programming culture is maintained and enhanced during times of change.
Partner with community and divisional leadership to align expectations during onboarding.
Non-Essential Functions of the Life Enrichment Specialist
Participates in projects or committees, as assigned.
Performs other duties, as requested.
Stay informed on industry trends and innovation in engagement and programming
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Gerontology, Recreation Therapy, Human Services, or related field preferred
Minimum of High School Diploma or GED equivalent and five years of relevant senior living community management experience or comparable post-high school education which may include vocational or college education; and three years of relevant multi-site senior living community management experience with proven leadership and management skills.
Prior experience with Life Enrichment and Hospitality.
Ability to travel full time (100%) to support community needs.
Valid Driver's License and a driving record that meets the requirements of Grace Management, Inc. insurance carrier.
Ability to accomplish goals and tasks by motivating others
Ability to read, write and speak English.
Excellent computer skills including: Windows, Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, internet based and property management programs.
Solid ability to interact and build relationships.
Demonstrate competence in oral and written communication.
Must be organized, attentive to detail, and possess a positive, friendly and professional demeanor.
Exceptional grammatical and writing skills, proficient with email process and etiquette.
Must have the interpersonal skills to work with various levels of people, associates, and residents.
Be in good physical health and free of communicable diseases.
Physical requirements include bending, standing, lifting, stooping, sitting, walking, stretching, and ability to lift/carry up to 40 pounds.
Adhere to and carry out all Grace Management, Inc. policies and procedures
There is no greater way to elevate your career than by contributing your passion and skill to a senior living community. Grace Management, Inc. is committed to helping nurture a sense of belonging by helping you grow professionally. The quality of our communities is determined by the quality of our employees.
Breastfeeding Peer Counselor | NICU
Counselor job in Chicago, IL
Business Unit: Rush Medical Center Hospital: Rush University Medical Center Department: Neonatal ICU-NICU **Work Type:** Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0) **Shift:** Shift 1 **Work Schedule:** 12 Hr (7:00:00 AM - 7:00:00 PM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (*****************************************************
**Pay Range:** $16.48 - $25.96 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush's anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
**Summary:**
Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager, Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program (Manager), the Director for Clinical Research and Lactation (Director), and the Unit Director (as appropriate) the Certified Breastfeeding Peer Counselor will provide basic lactation information and services to mothers whose infants are cared for in the NICU at RUMC, and women in the high-risk antepartum setting. The Breastfeeding Peer Counselor I will promptly document in all appropriate areas of infant and maternal record as well as in staff communication logs after each interaction or completed task. The Breastfeeding Peer Counselor I will also make home visits to selected mothers following discharge of the infant from the NICU. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
**Other information:**
**Required Job Qualifications:**
- Certification as a Breastfeeding Peer Counselor through La Leche League or other approved agency.
- Ability to communicate effectively with women and families from a variety of ethnic, cultural, and economic backgrounds.
- Ability to work collaboratively with Rush NICU physicians, nurses, social workers, fellow breastfeeding peer counselors, and other healthcare providers.
- Ability to work efficiently and complete assignments independently and with excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to meet the lactation coverage needs of the NICU.
**Preferred Job Qualifications:**
- Mother of infant(s) cared for in the Rush Special Care Nursery
**Responsibilities:**
1. Demonstrates entry level lactation skills.
2. Contacts each new mother whose infant is admitted to NICU within 24 hours and outlines primary features of the Rush Mothers' Milk Club Program.
3. Meets in person with each mother within 24 hours after delivery and explains evidence for providing mothers' milk to infants in the NICU; outlines key components of the Rush Mothers' Milk Club Program.
4. Provides a copy and thoroughly reviews the Welcome to the Rush Mothers' Milk Club brochure contents and describes her own photos/story and role as a peer counselor.
5. Maintains an active presence in the NICU to reach out to mothers and staff to provide ongoing lactation support and assistance.
6. Continually circulates through all areas of the NICU during each shift to provide regular contact with pumping or breastfeeding mothers; responds quickly when paged or contacted to provide lactation assistance, support, or information.
7. Present in NICU throughout shift to offer and assist and educate families and staff regarding all lactation or breastfeeding concerns.
8. Assists with maintaining safety and management of expressed human milk to be fed in the NICU.
9. Reviews breast pump use, principles of milk synthesis and removal, and collection and storage.
10. Provides an in-person breast pump assessment on the day of delivery to ensure that each mother is using the breast pump and pieces properly, understands use of collection equipment, milk expression schedule, and My Mom Pumps for Me! milk volume diaries.
11. Assists each mother in obtaining evidence-based breast pump for in-home use, either through rental, Medicaid pump program, or purchase, providing personalized insurance letter as needed. Ensures that each mother is encouraged to use the hospital grade breast pump during all NICU visits, emphasizing the ease of pumping at the infant's bedside.
12. Monitors maternal milk volume and communicates information regarding availability of colostrum, mature milk, and of overflow milk stored in off-unit deep freezers with the health care team.
13. Initiates and completes a Coming to Volume Record (CTVR) for each mother with an infant in the NICU daily for the first two weeks; assesses milk volume with each mother on a weekly basis thereafter.
14. Quickly intervenes with low volume results providing repeat thorough pump assessment; develops plan to increase milk volume, overcome lactation problems, and maintain adequate milk supply including providing information regarding appropriate options for obtaining and using galactogogues. Provides daily/frequent communication with mother using galactogogue.
15. Explains, demonstrates, and provides specific tearsheet with instructions regarding the safe storage, handling, collecting, labeling, and transport of her milk (via insulated bag) and the importance of proper hand washing and cleansing/sterilization of milk collection equipment.
16. Demonstrates use of maternal milk labels (including My Mom Pumps for me! , AKA), to ensure that milk is properly identified for each infant.
17. Explains the difference among: colostrum, fresh, frozen, and hind and fore milk; instructs and assists with variations in milk collection when needed.
18. Participates in data collection and entry for research projects in the NICU.
19. Participates in the collection and entry of data for NICU studies as instructed; appropriate research projects as directed.
20. Participates in weekly Mothers' Milk Club meetings.
21. Personally invites each mother to the weekly Mothers' Milk Club luncheon; offers and reviews requirements to utilize Mothers' Milk Club taxi.
22. Attends, participates in, and assists with weekly meetings and appropriately shares personal experiences with current mothers.
23. Participates in the management of the Women and Children's Nursing breast pump rental program.
24. Identifies women who qualify for subsidized breast pump rental through the Women and Children's Nursing pump rental program.
25. Assists in all aspects of pump and scale rental including: rental documentation, rental cleaning and labeling, and bi-weekly contacting of women who are renting equipment; assist with rental returns and accepting of payments as requested.
26. Assists in identifying potential future breastfeeding peer counselors and introduces breastfeeding peer counselor training opportunities to current or recent families.
27. Identifies current or parents of a recently discharged NICU infant as ideal candidates for a future breastfeeding peer counselor role.
28. Discusses requirements and educational opportunities with parents considering becoming a breastfeeding peer counselor.
29. Representative for the Rush Mothers' Milk Club with local, regional, and national organizations that prioritize lactation, breastfeeding, and the use of human milk.
30. Attends meetings of the state and city breastfeeding task forces, African American Breastfeeding Alliance, La Leche League, Chicago Area Breastfeeding Task Force, and other breastfeeding advocacy groups.
31. Represents the Rush Mothers' Milk Club as an attendee for local, regional, national, and international meetings and events.
32. Introduces the topic of breastfeeding and the Rush Mothers' Milk Club program to women who are hospitalized in the antenatal unit, L&D, PICU, peds, and adult units throughout the hospital as appropriate.
33. Consults charge nurse to identify inpatient women for whom high risk or premature delivery is possible.
34. Provides in person visit and introductory information regarding the Rush Mothers' Milk Club , shares written materials, personal experience, and answers mothers' questions.
35. Invites ambulatory mothers to attend the weekly Mothers' Milk Club luncheons; visits these women at least twice weekly until their infants are born.
36. Participates in NICU team communication and discharge planning process to facilitate meeting maternal breastfeeding goal both during and after the NICU hospitalization.
37. Attends daily huddle and weekly discharge planning rounds. Participates in the breastfeeding management plan.
38. Provides continuation of lactation resources to families after discharge including referral to community lactation support, option to return for an outpatient visit, or to receive a personal home visit using the Mothers' Milk Club taxi.
39. Provides home visit after infant's NICU discharge as needed; develops feeding plan with mother to transition toward her breastfeeding goal with frequent in person or phone follow-up contacts.
40. Competent participant in NICU human donor milk program.
41. When designated, wears pager and immediately responds to requests to receive human donor milk delivery from human milk bank delivery company.
42. Refers to infant feeding orders and actively communicates on a daily basis with each bedside RN regarding meeting the needs of each NICU infant designated to receive human donor milk.
43. Participates in donor milk preparation including: receipt, storage, transportation, thawing, measuring (utilizing sterile technique), and delivery of prepared donor milk feeding to appropriate location in NICU.
44. Frequently rounds unit to ensure infant's own mothers' milk is utilized whenever available, that human donor milk is being properly stored and conserved, and communicates all concerns regarding human donor milk usage in the NICU to appropriate medical team member in a timely manner.
45. Attends staff meetings and stays updated and knowledgeable regarding all aspects of human donor milk.
46. Assists in human milk management program for NICU infants.
47. Documents and maintains an updated record of all milk that is stored in the industrial milk freezers.
48. Provides daily thorough milk check each morning to all milk stored in the NICU including: observing individual milk storage containers to check for label quality and legibility; checking each NICU freezer, refrigerators, and bins for accuracy; ensuring that all necessary milk labels and clean milk storage bins are well stocked in each NICU room and available to staff as needed.
49. Moves stored milk between the NICU freezers and refrigerators and the off-site industrial freezers based on staff request and available space; updates infant record so that staff are aware of milk storage status.
50. Weekly: cleans, dries, and safely stores deep freezer bins informing discharged families of the amount and expiration status of milk stored in our industrial deep freezers; facilitates pick up or provides information and assistance with donation to human milk if mother desires to donate her milk.
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
**Position** Breastfeeding Peer Counselor | NICU
**Location** US:IL:Chicago
**Req ID** 18665
School Guidance Counselor ( 2nd Semester January - May 2026)
Counselor job in Oak Lawn, IL
School Guidance Counselor ( 2nd Semester January - May 2026) JobID: 4828 Student Support Services/Guidance Counselor Date Available: January 2026 Additional Information: Show/Hide GUIDANCE COUNSELOR (2nd Semester Only January-May 2026)
REPORTS TO: PRINCIPAL AND ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL
Qualifications: Meet all standards required by the Illinois State Board of Education for certification.
PLANNING:
a. Consult and collaborate with teachers, social workers, administrators, psychologists and other school personnel concerning the needs of individual students.
b. Consult with administration, instructional staff and parents in areas pertinent to mental health which do not involve direct service,
c. Participate in mutually beneficial meetings with other counseling staff.
d. Communicate with other districts for purpose of coordination of special services for students transferring from or into other districts.
IMPLEMENTATION:
a. Act as liaison for parents whose children are experiencing school related problems.
b Act as liaison between the school and colleges or universities.
c Assist as liaison for students and their parents in the transition process between district schools and/or programs.
d Provide individual and/or group counseling for students and parents as needed.
e Provide short-term or long-term casework with students as needed.
f Report suspected cases of child abuse and neglect and work with the students and families in these cases.
g. Assist in the implementation of the district's development guidance program.
h Participate in multidisciplinary staff conferences and annual reviews.
i Attend annual reviews at feeder elementary schools for the purpose of transitioning special education students to the high school buildings.
j. Maintain notes on students and parents served as necessary.
k. Assist in providing testing services designed to assess student capabilities.
l. Assist students in making realistic educational and career decisions.
m. Promote scholarship awareness and assist students in applying for funding.
EVALUATION:
a. Monitor attendance and discipline of students and provides assistance.
b. Interpret test scores for parents and students.
c. Assess students academic and career goals.
INTERACTION WITH STUDENTS
a. Communicate effectively with students and parents.
b. Assist as a member of the crisis management team.
c. Serve as a member of the student support team.
d. Provide crisis intervention services to students as needed, specifically including high risk students (suicide intervention, drug prevention and intervention).
e. Readily available to students and parents
f. Assists in registering students and orientation to school policies and procedures.
INTERACTION WITH STAFF, TOTAL SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY
a. Communicates and works with appropriate support personnel.
b. Communicates and works with other staff members and administrators
c Cooperates and communicates with parents/guardians.
d Shares ideas, materials and methods with other staff members.
PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
a. Attend and participate in scheduled staff development meetings.
b. Participate in department meetings and professional projects as directed by the Director of Student Services.
c. Adheres to school regulations and board policies.
d. Responds appropriately to concerns initiated by parents/guardians.
e. Completes duties effectively and promptly.
f. Maintains regular attendance and is punctual.
g. Follows the Teachers' Handbook and District Policy Manual as required measurements of expectations and requirements.
h. Is required to attain continuing professional development units (CPDUs) as mandated by the State of Illinois.
This position comes with compensation package, family health, dental insurance and basic life insurance.
Please refer to the Collective Bargaining Agreement for Salary range and Benefits Information
Caseworker, Access Services
Counselor job in Downers Grove, IL
Caseworker, Access Services - Full time - 40 hours/week DuPagePads is currently seeking qualified candidates to join our team as a case worker in our Access Services program. In this role, you are responsible for creating a warm and welcoming environment for clients at DuPagePads' overnight warming site.
DuPagePads is committed to ending homelessness in DuPage County. Our solution to ending homelessness is housing coupled with supportive services and employment. Be part of the Solution - become a case worker and help clients become self-sufficient.
Requirements:
Experience working with the homeless population or similar populations; training, certification, or licensure in mental health, substance use, evidence-based practices, a plus; ability to meaningfully engage clients at all hours;provide own transportation; must be able to lift 50 pounds
Responsibilities: (to be performed with or without reasonable accommodation):
Operates within the DuPagePads Core Values, which supports providing care in accordance with the Trauma Informed Policy and Practices of the Agency.
Manages the overnight warming site, ensuring safety for everyone.
Provides feedback and direction to security and volunteers.
Accepts donations
Screens walk in clients and all calls that come into the Access line or in person
Completes assessments in Calls
Completes background checks
Addresses higher level client needs including coordination of care with external providers (hospitals, therapists, jail, substance use disorder clinics), crisis intervention, and safety planning.
Acts as client's advocate to facilitate access to resources and services.
Performs documentation expectations with client contact, accurate confidential case files, and contractual paperwork.
Maintains confidentiality of privileged information and adheres to client privacy laws.
Address the employment needs of our clients by collaborating with the Employment program.
Ensures that all clients are regularly staffed including assessing for and addressing each client's individual needs.
Classification Status: Full time, non-exempt, 40 hours per week. Starting pay range from $22-23.00/hr Hiring 6 seasonal positions with the potential to be permanent To apply, please visit dupagepads.org/about/employment-opportunities-dupagepads/ and click the job title to apply online. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer For Full Time positions: We offer a very competitive benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, short term and long term disability, life insurance, generous Paid Time Off, and SIMPLE IRA retirement plan