AnthroMed Education
Social Worker
Chicago, IL - Full Time
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:
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:
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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.
- 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.
- 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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