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 AnthroMedBenefits 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 InsuranceFlex 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 ProgramOptional supplemental coverages include:Life Insurance, Critical Illness, and Accident ProtectionMaterial Stipend: Receive a yearly stipend for materialsFull Reimbursement: Get 100% reimbursement for all Licensure duesFree CEU’s and guest speaker series access Personalized Support: Receive 1:1 guidance from a Clinical Director#IND1