School Counselor

Ombudsman Educational Services is seeking a School Counselor to join their Alternative Education team. The School Counselor will help High School students succeed academically, socially, and emotionally through individual and group counseling, and collaborate with educators, parents, and other professionals to create a safe, healthy, and supportive learning environment.

Requirements

• Master's degree or higher in educational counseling, social work or a closely related field of study.
• Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining a school counselor, school social worker or related credential.
• Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining an IL professional educator (PEL) endorsement.
• Minimum 2yrs prior experience working with individuals with emotional disorders and/or challenging behaviors, preferably in an education setting.
• Prior experience working with at-risk students in an alternative and/or special education program setting highly preferred.
• Prior experience and highly knowledgeable in applied behavior analysis preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• FREE Telehealth and Virtual Counseling Sessions
• FREE Health Advocacy Services and 24/7 Nurse Line
• Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Personal Protection Insurance Plans
• Cigna Healthy Pregnancies, Healthy Babies Program
• Legal Services Insurance
• Pet Health Insurance
• Accrual-based Paid Time Off
• School Hours and Paid Holiday Schedule
• Extensive Personal and Life Event Paid Leave Policy
• 401k Retirement Saving Plan
• Perks at Work Employee Discount Program
• Opportunities for Growth & Development