School Social Worker near Aurora,IL

Ampersandtherapy; Illinois; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to empowering students! This role as a School Social Worker offers a unique opportunity to work in a supportive environment with low caseloads and collaboration with a dedicated team. With a focus on equity, community, and sustainability, you'll be part of a mission-driven organization that values diversity and inclusivity. Enjoy competitive rates, healthcare benefits, and a culture that supports your professional growth while making a meaningful impact in the lives of students. If you're passionate about education and social work, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Healthcare Benefits

401k matching

Reimbursements for licensing

Paid time off for volunteer work

Mileage reimbursement

General liability insurance

Professional liability insurance

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work required.
• PEL in Social Work is mandatory.
• Experience in schools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide support in self-contained and inclusion options.
• Document IEP minutes and collaborate with school teams.
• Attend staff meetings and manage low caseloads.

Skills

Social Work

Collaboration with Special Education teams

Experience in schools

Education

Master's degree in Social Work (MSW)

PEL in Social Work

Job description

Come work with a woman and therapist run company! Ampersand Therapy is looking for a School Social Worker.

Position for the 25-26 school year

In-person candidates only

Self contained, and inclusion options, low caseloads available!

Supported Staff with 3 Additional Social Workers

Full-time; part-time candidates may also be considered

Elementary and Middle School Positions available

IEP minutes and documentation

Staff Meetings

Collaboration with school Special Education team

Requirements:

Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) required

PEL in Social Work is required

Experience working in schools or Special Education a plus

Healthcare Benefits

401k matching

Reimbursements for licensing, continuing education, and other professional costs

Mileage reimbursement at IRS rate

General and professional liability insurance coverage

No non-compete clauses

Paid time off for volunteer work and donation matching for charities*

Rates: $55-70/hr

*Individual offers vary and waiting period applies, for 0.8 FTE or higher

Why Work With Us
Ampersand Therapy empowers you to serve your students! We're a small company, local to Western WA and are proud to be women, minority and therapist owned and run. We began our career working in the districts and also as contractors. We sought to create an alternative to working with big staffing companies. The result is a small team of like-minded specialists who are striving to create a company that we would want to work for. Because we are therapists ourselves, we are deeply appreciative of and understand the work that you do. We're also in a unique position to be able to support and mentor those who are new to this practice area.

We're so passionate about students that we're often working in the schools ourselves. You might find us doing treatments alongside you!

Our Values

Focus on equity - We are listening and learning so that we can create a climate of equity. Diversity is multi-faceted, spanning race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, abilities, socioeconomic status, and religion, among many other identities. We believe our team must create a culture of equity and opportunity for all people. We are collecting and offering resources for your use in addressing racism and discrimination in school. In addition, we support and donate to charities including The Conscious Kid.

Focus on community - You can find us supporting local and national organizations which serve the community. In our spare time, we volunteer with and support organizations including Special Olympics, Project Canine and the Moth. We empower you to support causes that are meaningful to you.

Focus on the earth - We support sustainable work in all aspects of our company including reducing paper use by going digital; finding lower-waste treatment options and pledging to have a negative carbon footprint

Please email [e-mail] with any questions!

Ampersand Therapy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment and sense of belonging for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or any other identity characteristics. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply and join our team.