Plainfield, IL | School Social Worker

BlazerJobs; Plainfield (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Housing

Meals/incidentals

Job summary

BlazerJobs is partnering with Plainfield CCSD 202 to recruit a School Social Worker for Plainfield Academy (Alternative School). The role focuses on facilitating therapeutic referrals and delivering social-emotional support to students in need, with onsite collaboration with teachers and families.

Candidates must hold a Illinois PEL with School Social Worker endorsement, have 1+ year of school-based experience, and demonstrate strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work and active Social Worker license.
• Minimum 1+ year School Social Work experience; prior school or alternative education setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct student assessments and develop support plans.
• Coordinate and make therapeutic referrals for students.
• Collaborate with teachers, staff, and families to address student needs.
• Maintain accurate documentation and reports.
• Support a positive, inclusive school environment for all learners.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work

Active Illinois Social Work license

Job description

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work, active Social Worker license and minimum 1+ years School Social Work experience required. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered.

Location: Plainfield CCSD 202 Plainfield, IL

School: Plainfield Academy (Alternative School)

Start Date: Beginning of the 20252026 school year

End Date: Through at least early November

Hours: 7:45 AM start time | Full-Time | Onsite Only

Position Overview:

Plainfield CCSD 202 is seeking a compassionate and skilled School Social Worker to support students at Plainfield Academy, our alternative school. The primary focus of this role will be facilitating therapeutic referrals and providing social-emotional support to students in need.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct student assessments and develop support plans
• Coordinate and make therapeutic referrals for students
• Collaborate with teachers, staff, and families to address student needs
• Maintain accurate documentation and reports
• Support a positive, inclusive school environment for all learners

Qualifications:

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with School Social Worker endorsement
• Experience in a school or alternative education setting preferred
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to supporting diverse student populations

Compensation for this position ranges from $26.00 to $65.00.

Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals.

• healthcare benefits
• housing
• meals/incidentals

Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.