--- title: School Counselor at The Baby Fold in Normal, IL description: The Baby Fold is hiring for the School Counselor role in Normal, IL. Pays $53K–$56K per year. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/school-counselor-at-the-baby-fold-01a0b3c4-cc19-7a02-9371-f6e01db698a1 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join The Baby Fold as School Counselor in Normal, IL. Pays $53K–$56K per year. Requires 3+ years of experience. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/m4jh54.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | The Baby Fold | | **Location** | Normal, IL | | **Salary** | $53K/yr - $56K/yr | | **Posted** | Sep 28, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for The Baby Fold. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for The Baby Fold. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $47,000 – $61,000 a year (median $54,000). ## Description ### Description **The Baby Fold** has been successfully wrapping services around children and families since 1902, offering life-critical support such as foster care, special education, early childhood programming, and post-adoption support. The Baby Fold is a unique resources with a strong and enduring heritage. We care for our youngest citizens so they can be blessed with loving homes, stable lives, and the futures they deserve. **Benefits:** - Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance - 403(b) Retirement Plan - Life & Long Term Disability - Short Term Disability - Health Savings Account - Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Plan - Paid Vacation, Personal time, Sick time, and Paid Holidays - Tuition Reimbursement - Employee Assistance Program - Paytient - line of credit for medical, mental health, & veterinary services - Candidly - student loan navigation support - Mentorship, advancement, and professional development opportunities **BASIC FUNCTIONS:** The Counselor is responsible for developing treatment-related goals on individualized education program (IEP) and providing trauma-informed counseling services to students at Hammitt School on Willow. Also provides consultation and crisis response to assist employees in their interventions with students and facilitates training and support for parents. Demonstrates an ability to apply trauma-informed principles and integrates them into daily practice. Communicates effectively and promotes collaborative problem solving by demonstrating care and respect in considering the diverse experiences and perspectives of others. **HOURS:** Mon-Fri , school day schedule generally 8a -3:30p (2:30p during summer school), 37.5 hrs/week + following the clinical school calendar, paid over applicable breaks per schedule **WORK LOCATION:** Hammitt School on Willow, 108 E. Willow, Normal, Illinois **PAY: $3,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates, $53,000 - $63,000/year** based on experience and certifications **SUMMARY:** 1\. **Assessment and Treatment Planning:** Conducts initial and ongoing assessments of students. Develops goals and objectives with each student in accordance with the student’s IEP. 2\. **Counseling:** Provides individual, family, and group counseling in accordance with each student’s IEP. 3\. **Case Management:** Provides case management, mentoring, advocacy, support, and education that will protect children and preserve families. 4\. **Crisis prevention and intervention:** Provides consultation and support to students, parents, and school employees to assist with crisis prevention and intervention. Provides direct crisis intervention to students as needed. 5\. **Parent Education and Support:** Provides education and support services to parents of Hammitt students. 8\. **Community Relations:** Represents the agency in a positive light to active and prospective students, referral and funding sources, and the general public. Utilizes community contacts to advocate for students. **STATEMENT OF INCLUSION:** The Baby Fold is committed to fostering a culture of respect and inclusion, where each individual feels empowered and where our differences are celebrated. We encourage each other to engage in meaningful conversations, seek out different perspectives, and continually work to cultivate an environment where all ideas are valued. 1\. Master’s degree in social work, psychology, guidance and counseling, or related field required. 2\. Professional licensure through ISBE or the Department of Professional Regulation required. School Social Worker licensure preferred. 3\. Knowledge of and skills necessary to apply the principles of adolescent mental health treatment and special education to students. 4\. Demonstrated competence in providing mental health services to adolescents with severe emotional and behavioral disorders and supportive services to the parents of adolescents. 5\. Willingness to work evening and weekend hours when necessary. 6\. Demonstrated competence in serving a culturally diverse population. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a diverse workforce. 7\. Must pass necessary background checks. 8\. Ability and willingness to travel for job responsibilities, including a valid Illinois driver’s license, which has not been revoked or suspended within the past three years and use of a personal vehicle with adequate insurance. 9\. Ability to work cooperatively with staff within The Baby Fold, as well as with necessary collateral contacts. 10\. Mission oriented and willing to apply The Baby Fold’s standards and beliefs to the performance of job duties. ## Skills - IEP Process - Special Needs Education - Crisis Intervention - Guidance And Counseling (Grades Pk-12) - Trauma-Informed Care ## Benefits - Financial Aid/Assistance - Professional Development - Mental Health - Health Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance - Disability Insurance - Paid Time Off (Pto) - Sick Leave - 403(b) Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans - Other Retirement and Savings - Tax-Advantaged Accounts ## Related - [Social Services & Nonprofits jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/social-services-and-nonprofits?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Social Work & Counseling jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/social-services-and-nonprofits/social-work-and-counseling?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [School Counselor jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/social-services-and-nonprofits/social-work-and-counseling/school-counselor?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Related pages - [Illinois](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/illinois?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 101564 jobs - [Individual and Family Services](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/individual-and-family-services?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 47205 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)