Social Worker

Chicago, IL
Full Time
Entry Level
Job: School Social Worker
Position: School Social Worker
Dates: ASAP - June 12th, 2025
Location: Chicago, IL 60642 Split role between two schools (within walking distance or a short drive from each other)
Caseload: 20-25 students

Salary: $58,000 – $68,000 / Hourly: $47.08 - $55.19

Schedule:
  • Monday, Wednesday, Friday: Lower School
  • Tuesday, Thursday: Upper School

Position Overview:
AnthroMed Education is seeking a compassionate, organized, and dedicated School Social Worker to join our team on a full-time basis to support students through June 2025. The role will be split between two schools, with responsibilities at both the Lower School (K-5) and Upper School (6-8). This position provides an opportunity to impact students' social-emotional well-being while collaborating with school staff, families, and external providers to ensure that all students receive the support they need to thrive.


AnthroMed Education is a provider of Special Education services to schools across the Chicagoland area. When you work for AnthroMed you are introduced to an ever-growing community that will provide you with the resources, clinical support, and advocacy you need to make a difference in your student’s lives. We look forward to meeting you, sharing more about us, and learning more about your career goals!

Key Responsibilities:
  • Caseload Management: Manage a caseload of 20-25 students, including conducting assessments, providing individual and group counseling, and developing intervention plans to address students' social-emotional and behavioral needs.
  • Special Education Support: Collaborate with the educational team to support a student with an IEP from out of state, including gathering data and ensuring appropriate services are provided.
  • Push-in and Pull-out Services: Provide direct support by pushing into the Social Science block in the mornings and pulling students out for targeted interventions.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with existing school social workers (K-5 and 6-8) and other staff to support students' emotional, academic, and behavioral development.
  • Crisis Intervention: Provide immediate support during crisis situations, ensuring that students' emotional needs are addressed promptly.
  • Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate and confidential records of student progress, interventions, and communication with families and external agencies.
Qualifications:
  • Master's degree in Social Work (MSW)
  • PEL Licensure
  • Previous experience working with children and adolescents in a school setting preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of social-emotional development and evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills, with attention to detail and confidentiality.
  • Familiarity with IEP processes and working with special education teams is a plus.
Why AnthroMed?                      
  • AnthroMed Team Members who work 30+ hours per week are eligible for the full-time employee benefits offered by AnthroMed
  • Benefits begin the first of the month after start date. Benefits offered include:
      • United HealthCare PPO with a $0 Payroll Deduction 
      • Dental Insurance (PPO or HMO) and Vision Insurance
      • Flex Spending Accounts (healthcare, dependent care, and pre-tax parking & transit)
      • 401(k) with 100% employer match up to first 3% employee contribution on day one!
      • 100% Employer sponsored Short-Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance. (can also say $0 Payroll Deduction)
      • Employee Assistance Program
      • Optional supplemental coverages include:
        • Life Insurance, Critical Illness, and Accident Protection
      • Material Stipend: Receive a yearly stipend for materials
      • Full Reimbursement: Get 100% reimbursement for all Licensure dues
      • Free CEU’s and guest speaker series access 
      • Personalized Support: Receive 1:1 guidance from a Clinical Director

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