Social Worker (Full-Time, Contract Hire)

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

Benefits offered by this job

CEU reimbursement

Professional resources

Ongoing development opportunities

Job summary

EDU Healthcare is seeking a compassionate School Social Worker to provide temporary coverage during a staff member’s leave. The role focuses on supporting students’ social, emotional, and behavioral needs while collaborating with educators, administrators, families, and community partners to promote student success.

The position involves counseling, behavior plans, IEP/504 participation, and liaison work with schools and resources, in a structured school setting with regular holidays off.

Qualifications

• MSW required and active state licensure as a School Social Worker
• Experience with children or in a school setting preferred
• Strong communication and advocacy skills
• Ability to collaborate with educators, families, and administrators

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling and support services for students facing social, emotional, or behavioral challenges
• Develop and implement behavior intervention plans and strategies
• 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 liaison between schools, families, and community resources
• Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with district and licensing requirements

Skills

MSW

Licensure

Child experience

Communication

Collaboration

Advocacy

School setting

Education

Master’s in Social Work (MSW)

Job description

EDU Healthcareis seeking a compassionate and skilled School Social Worker to provide temporary coverage during a staff member’s leave. The ideal candidate will support students’ social, emotional, and behavioral needs while collaborating closely with educators, administrators, families, and community partners to promote student success.

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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