School Guidance Counselor - Metro Prep High School - Family Guidance Centers, Inc

Metro Prep High School, Grade School and Laureate Day School have been educating and supporting students with special needs for over 25 years supported by FGC.  Using a multidisciplinary approach, Metro Prep and Laureate Day School provides educational and therapeutic learning opportunities in a small, nurturing environment. This allows our staff to tailor each student’s program to meet his or her individual needs.

Metro Prep High School serves students ages 14-21. 

Essential Duties:

• Run 1-2 vocational groups each week
• Meet individually with students to discuss their post-high school plans
• Conduct career evaluations through inventories and interviews with students
• Co-facilitate and co-lead Vocational Education class with teacher
• Conduct individual psychotherapy on a weekly basis as designed on the IEP for clinical responsibilities

Regular School Year Schedule: Monday - Friday (8:00a - 3:30p)

Start Date: ASAP

Work Location: 2525 E. Oakton Suite D8. Arlington Heights, IL 60005

Pay Rate: Starting at $61,258; based on experience

Metropolitan Preparatory and Laureate Day School are a Drug Free Environment (including THC and/or CBD).

DCFS clearance required.

Metropolitan Preparatory and Laureate Day School are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard for race, ethnicity , pregnancy, gender, protected veterans status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion.

Education and/or Experience: Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work or School Counseling. Documented experience working with children and adolescents and their families in a therapeutic environment.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations : LBS 1 (ISBE license, Type 73 School Counseling)

Family Guidance Centers Inc. offers opportunities for individuals with an interest in behavioral health. Our organization provides a comprehensive benefit package for full time employment that includes:

• Health Insurance
• Dental 
• Vision
• Life Insurance,
• EAP 
• 401k pension plan
• Vacation, sick and personal days with paid holidays off are included in our paid time off compensation package