Friday, February 2, 2018

Career Fair

Student Registration Opens Tuesday, January 16, 2018!


Free admission for Loyola, DePaul and University of Illinois at Chicago students and alumni. 

University of Illinois at Chicago, DePaul University and Loyola University welcome employers, schools and districts seeking teachers, administrators, advisors, and counselors for current and future openings in all areas and levels of education.


For an overview of the 2013 Education Fair hosted at UIC, please visit this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-TGXSrLgQQ 

PLEASE NOTE: There will be a crew videotaping and photographing segments of this event. Images will be used in Career Center materials for internal and external audiences, including but not limited to brochures, websites, and newsletters. By entering the event premises, you grant to DePaul University, Loyola University and University of Illinois at Chicago the right and license to use your name, image, likeness and comments for such materials. If you do not want to be captured, please inform the Staff at registration.  

Tuesday, January 30, 2018

Job Postings


WAYNE/WINFIELD AREA YOUTH/FAMILY SERVICES (WAYS)
27W031 North Avenue, West Chicago, Illinois 60185
POSITION OPENING – full time
YOUTH & FAMILY COUNSELOR

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
            This position will provide individual, family, and group therapy on an outpatient basis to a diverse population.  This therapist will also be equally involved in providing groups in schools and after-school youth programming in the community.  This therapist will provide case management to their clients as needed as well as meet all paperwork requirements.  In addition to direct service, this therapist will be involved with community networking, program marketing and publicity, and program administrative tasks.  This worker will be responsible for WAYS’ Summer Day Camp.  The workweek is Monday through Friday, including 2 days working 1-9pm (down to 1 evening per week during 12 weeks of summer camp).

QUALIFICATIONS:
            This position requires a Master’s Degree in Social Work or similar Masters.  Licensure or license-eligible is desired. 

SUPERVISION:
This position will be supervised by the Executive Director, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor.

TRAINING:
            WAYS offers clinical supervision and monthly in-service training.  All WAYS staff are encouraged and supported as much as possible toward continuing education and additional credentials.

SALARY:
            Salary level for this position is at the entry level.
            Benefits include fully paid health insurance for individual employee; paid continuing education; credential supervision; retirement plan; and an attractive vacation-sick-personal-holiday compensation plan.
STARTING DATE:
            Interviews for position will begin immediately.
            The position will be filled as soon as possible if qualified candidate is found.

TO APPLY:
            Please send a resume to Wayne/Winfield Area Youth/Family Services (WAYS), Attention: Allison Kowieski, LCPC, 27W031 North Avenue, West Chicago, Illinois, 60185 or fax to 630-231-7180 Or email: waysallisonk@gmail.com.
Candidates who meet the requirements will be invited to arrange an interview by calling
630-231-7166 x132.





WAYNE/WINFIELD AREA YOUTH/FAMILY SERVICES (WAYS)
27W031 North Avenue, West Chicago, Illinois 60185
POSITION OPENING – full-time
FAMILY THERAPIST
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
            This position will be involved in all aspects of program coordination – development, implementation, evaluation, and publicity.  This worker will also provide individual, family, and group therapy on an outpatient basis to a diverse population.  In addition to direct service, this worker will be involved with community networking and program development.  This worker will be responsible for WAYS’ Summer Day Camp and will be giving direct supervision to Master’s level, licensed staff and Master’s level interns.  The workweek is Monday through Friday, including 2 days working 1-9pm (down to 1 evening per week during 12 weeks of summer camp).

QUALIFICATIONS:
            This position requires a Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field and preferably at least 3 years of experience providing direct service.  LCSW, LCPC, or equivalent licensure is required for this position in order to supervise Master’s level interns and Master’s level staff with licensure.

SUPERVISION:
This position will be supervised by the Executive Director, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor.

TRAINING:
            WAYS offers clinical supervision and monthly in-service training.  All WAYS staff are encouraged toward continuing education and additional credentials.

SALARY:
            Salary level is based on credentials and experience.
            Benefits include fully paid health insurance for individual employee; paid continuing education; retirement plan; and an attractive vacation-sick-personal-holiday compensation plan.
STARTING DATE:
            Interviews for position will begin immediately.
            The position will be filled as soon as possible if qualified candidate is found.

TO APPLY:
            Send a resume to Wayne/Winfield Area Youth/Family Services (WAYS),
Attention: Allison Kowieski, LCPC, 27W031 North Avenue, West Chicago, Illinois, 60185 or fax to 630-231-7180 or email: waysallisonk@gmail.com           

Candidates who meet the requirements will be invited to arrange an interview by calling
630-231-7166 x132.
                                   

Monday, January 29, 2018

Northern Illinois University is Accepting Applications for the Ph.D. program in Counselor Education & Supervision




Northern Illinois University’s Counselor Education & SupervisionThe Ph.D. degree in Counseling Education and Supervision (CES) offers advanced professional preparation for those intending to become counselor educators (university professors), supervisors, researchers, and practitioners in academic and clinical settings.
The Northern Illinois University Doctorate of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision program has been nationally accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) since 1989!
The CES Faculty provide knowledge and mentorship in areas of research, clinical supervision, and classroom instruction. The faculty at NIU are a diverse group of educators with a breadth of clinical practice and teaching. Their scholarship consists of state, regional, national, and international presentations as well as research and publications on topics related to career counseling, trauma, grief, LGBTQ concerns, group counseling, and race and resiliency.
The program is designed to help students develop awareness, knowledge, and skills in CACREP’s five counselor education domains; counseling, supervision, teaching, research, and professional leadership.
The program faculty in concert with current students, work collaboratively to create a collegial and collaborative community of acceptance, mentorship, and professional networking within the university and the counseling profession at the state, regional, and national level.

Faculty Highlights
Co-Chair, Diversity Committee for the National Career Development Association (2017-2020)
President-Elect-Elect Illinois Counseling Association (ICA) 2017-2018
Secretary, Illinois Counselor Educators and Supervisors (2017 – 2018)
Professional Trustee, ALGBTIC (2017 – 2020)
Treasurer, American Counseling Association, (2016-2017)
Illinois Association for Specialists in Group Work, President 2016-2017
Illinois Counselors for Social Justice, Past-President 2016-2017
President, Illinois ASERVIC (2016-2017)
Past President, ALGBTIC (2014-2015)
Scholar in Residence, American Counseling Association (2014-2015)

Student Highlights
Counselor Educator Academy, National Career Development Association (2016)
American Counseling Association Midwest Leadership Training (2016)
Northern Illinois University Outstanding Graduate Student Award (2016)
NIU Ally Award (2016)
CAHE Outstanding Faculty Instructor Award (2016)

Program Highlights
CACREP accredited since 1989
Online Trauma-Informed Counseling Graduate Certificate
In-House Community-Based Training Center
International Research & Service Projects; Kenya, Ethiopia, & Guatemala

  
Northern Illinois University is a comprehensive teaching and research institution with a student enrollment of approximately 20,000 located in DeKalb, Illinois; approximately 65 miles west of Chicago!

Please visit our website NIU Counselor Education and Supervision

Contact:
Jane E. Rheineck, Ph.D., LCPC, NCC
Associate Professor & Program Coordinator
Counseling, Adult and Higher Education
Northern Illinois University
CACREP Liaison & Site Team Visitor