Job: School Social Worker Location: Middle School Address: Crestwood, IL 60418 Employment Type: Full-Time Start Date: ASAP End Date: June 4th, 2025 Work Hours: 7:45 AM - 2:45 PM Salary: $54,000 - $62,000 / Hourly: $43.83 - $50.32 AnthroMed Education is seeking a dedicated and compassionate School Social Worker to join our team for the 2024-2025 school year. This is a grant-funded position aimed at enhancing the school’s capacity to support social-emotional learning (SEL) and provide emotional support services to students. The School Social Worker will play a key role in promoting the well-being of students, providing individual and group counseling, and collaborating with school staff to create a positive and supportive school environment.  This position is ideal for a social worker who is passionate about supporting middle school students’ emotional health and social development. The role will involve working closely with a caseload of 14-20 students and providing ongoing support for their mental health and SEL needs. Key Responsibilities: + Provide individual and group counseling to students to address emotional, social, and behavioral challenges. + Develop and implement personalized intervention plans for students, in collaboration with teachers, administrators, and families. + Assist students in developing coping skills, resilience, and strategies for managing stress and emotional difficulties. + Monitor and track student progress, adjusting interventions as needed to ensure success. + Conduct crisis intervention and provide support during times of acute need. + Facilitate social-emotional learning programs and initiatives within the school. + Serve as a resource to faculty and staff on strategies for supporting students’ emotional and behavioral well-being. + Participate in school meetings, including IEPs and student support team meetings. + Collaborate with community agencies and mental health professionals as needed to support students’ needs. + Maintain accurate and confidential student records in accordance with school policies. Qualifications: + Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) + Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with an endorsement in School Social Work Additional Information: + This position is grant-funded, with funding available through June 4th, 2025. + Current team includes one additional School Social Worker and one School Counselor. + Caseload of 14-20 students, allowing for a focused, personalized approach to student support. 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. (can also say $0 Payroll Deduction) + 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 #IND1   Powered by JazzHR