Social Worker

EDU Healthcare; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CEU reimbursement

Professional resources

Development opportunities

Job summary

EDU Healthcare is hiring a school social worker in East Maine, IL to support students’ social, emotional, and behavioral needs within a structured school setting.

You will participate in IEP/504 planning, collaborate with teachers and families, and ensure compliance with district and licensing requirements. This role is with a therapist-owned organization that values your expertise and offers CEU reimbursement and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• MSW degree required.
• Active state licensure or certification as School Social Worker.
• Experience in a school setting preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational and advocacy skills.
• Ability to collaborate with educators and families.
• Structured, school-based setting with traditional school holidays.
• Therapist-owned organization that values your role and offers development opportunities.
• Access to CEU reimbursement and professional resources.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling and support for students facing social, emotional, or behavioral challenges.
• Develop and implement behavior intervention plans and strategies.
• Participate in IEP and 504 planning and meetings.
• Collaborate with families, teachers, and administrators to support student growth.
• Serve as a liaison between schools, families, and community resources.
• Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with district and licensing requirements.

Skills

Counseling

Communication

Organization

Advocacy

Collaboration

Education

MSW

Job description

EDU Healthcare is hiring a school social worker for East Maine, IL. We are interviewing immediately for this role.

Responsibilities:

• Provide counseling and support services for students facing social, emotional, or behavioral challenges
• Develop and implement behavior intervention plans and strategies to promote student success
• Participate in IEP and 504 planning and meetings as needed
• Collaborate with families, teachers, and administrators to support student growth and well-being
• Serve as a liaison between schools, families, and community resources
• Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with district and licensing requirements

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW)
• Active state licensure or certification as a School Social Worker (per state requirements)
• Experience working with children or in a school setting preferred
• Strong communication, organizational, and advocacy skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with educators, administrators, and families
• Work in a structured, school-based setting with evenings, weekends, and holidays off
• Join a therapist-owned organization that values your role and invests in your success
• Access to CEU reimbursement, professional resources, and ongoing development opportunities

Come join a therapist-owned organization that values your expertise and supports you throughout the school year. Be part of a mission-driven team that prioritizes student-centered care and strong provider relationships with EDU Healthcare. Come work in a structured, school-based setting with built-in school holidays collaborate closely with educators and support staff to make a direct impact on student success. Be part of a mission-driven team that prioritizes student-centered care and strong provider relationships.

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