Social Worker

150 Shriners Hospitals for Children; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriners Children's Chicago invites qualified Social Workers to join a compassionate pediatric team. You will conduct assessments, plan care, and coordinate interventions across the continuum to support patients and families in a family-centered environment.

Required: MSW, IL license, 3 years of experience. Preferred: 5–7 years in pediatrics, bilingual in English/Spanish. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• MSW required and IL license.
• Certification in Case Management (CMC/ACM/ANCC) required or achievable within 12 months.
• 3 years of social work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Documents assessments, interventions, plans and evaluations per regulatory agency requirements and SHC policy.
• Coordinates the plan of care with health care team to achieve outcomes and coordinates resources and services.
• Advocates for patient health, safety and rights.
• Collaborates with patients, families, caregivers and health care team locally and system-wide.
• Arranges services among community agencies, physicians, patients, family, caregivers and others involved in the plan of care.

Skills

Case management

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Illinois Social Work license

Job description

Company Overview Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other.

Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact.

We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking.

Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.

With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status.

Job Description Shriners Children's Chicago has an opportunity for a Social Worker.

In this role you will be responsible for providing assessments, planning, interventions and follow-up for patients and family members at Shriners Children’s across the continuum of care. Through this function, by joining the team, you'll have the opportunity to make an impact on our patient's experience. You'll help to provide continuity of care for positive outcomes in our family centered environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Documents assessments, interventions, plans and evaluations in accordance with regulatory agency requirements and SHC policy.
• Coordinates the plan of care plan to achieve desired outcomes and integrates the work of the health care team by coordinating resources and services necessary to accomplish agreed-upon goals.
• Advocates by supporting or recommending services for the protection of the patient's health, safety and rights.
• Collaborates by working with patients, families, caregivers and the health care team locally and within the system to jointly communicate, problem solve, and share accountability for optimal outcomes.
• Arranges services among community agencies, physicians, patients, family, caregivers and others involved in the plan of care.

Required Qualifications:

• Masters in Social Work
• Illinois Social Work license
• Case Management Certification (CMC, ACM or ANCC) required or the ability to attain certification within 12 months of hire or within 12 months of eligibility
• Three years of social work experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5-7 years of social work experience
• Previous social worker experience in a pediatric setting
• Bilingual in English/Spanish

The pay range for this position is $69,617.60 - $104,457.60. Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.

Every day, we provide innovative, compassionate care and conduct leading research that enhances the quality of life for children and their families. We invite you to explore the many rewarding career paths at Shriners Children’s, from clinical and non-clinical positions to education and research opportunities. We’re always looking for driven, compassionate professionals to join our team as nurses, physical therapists, medical assistants, administrative staff and much more.

No matter where you're located, you'll find openings at our Shriners Children’s facilities across the U.S., in Canada and Mexico and at our corporate headquarters in Tampa, Florida.

Eligible Shriners Children’s employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance, retirement matching and so much more!