School Social Worker

AnthroMed Education; Illinois; On-site; USD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

AnthroMed Education seeks a dedicated School Social Worker for the 2025-2026 school year, working full-time in a therapeutic day school. With a focus on students with Autism and developmental needs, the role includes providing counseling and collaborating on individualized education plans, offering a supportive, tailored educational environment.

Benefits

United HealthCare PPO with $0 Payroll Deduction

401(k) with 100% employer match

Full Reimbursement for Licensure dues

Material Stipend for yearly materials

Free CEUs and guest speaker series access

Qualifications

• Experience working with students with Autism, developmental disabilities, communication challenges, and sensory needs preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Experience in a therapeutic or specialized educational setting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide social work services to students with Autism and developmental needs.
• Conduct individual and group counseling sessions.
• Lead and facilitate social skills groups and assess behavioral challenges.

Skills

Compassionate

Collaborative

Solution-focused

Patient

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW)

PEL licensure

Job description

School Social Worker (2025-2026 School Year)
Location: Therapeutic Day School – Gages Lake, 60030
Position Type: Full-Time (with ESY Opportunity)
Salary: $55,000 – $68,000 (Based on experience)

AnthroMed Education is seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and experienced School Social Worker to join our team for the 2025-2026 school year. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work with K-12th grade students in a therapeutic day school setting that provides a highly individualized and supportive environment. You will have the chance to make a real impact by assisting students with Autism, developmental, communication, and sensory needs. The school features a structured, 1:1 student-teacher ratio, allowing for personalized care and educational support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide social work services to students with Autism, developmental, communication deficits, and sensory needs.
• Conduct individual and group counseling sessions to support students' social-emotional development and mental health.
• Collaborate with teachers, staff, and parents to develop and implement individualized education plans (IEPs) and support strategies.
• Lead and facilitate social skills groups for small groups of students (6-8 students per class).
• Assess and address students' behavioral and emotional challenges in a supportive and therapeutic manner.
• Act as a liaison between the school, families, and external support services to ensure the holistic well-being of students.
• Provide crisis intervention and conflict resolution when necessary.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records in compliance with school policies and legal requirements.

Work Hours:

• Full-Time, 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM
• 7.5-hour workday with a 30-minute unpaid lunch

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) or related field
• PEL licensure
• Experience working with students with Autism, developmental disabilities, communication challenges, and sensory needs preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
• Compassionate, patient, and solution-focused approach to supporting students
• Experience in a therapeutic or specialized educational setting is a plus

Additional Opportunity (ESY)
There is an opportunity to work during the Extended School Year (ESY) program for the 2025-2026 school year. This provides additional support for students during the summer months, continuing the work in a highly structured and individualized environment.

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.
• 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