Job Description

Job Title: School Social Worker – Therapeutic Program

Location: Therapeutic Program, Joliet, 60435

Grades: K-8 (Emotional and Behavioral Needs)

School Year: 2025-2026

Hours: Approximately 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: Starting around $54,000 for first-year candidates

Licensure: IDFPR & PEL required

Position Overview

AnthroMed Education has a wonderful opportunity at a cooperative with a Therapeutic Program as a School Social Worker dedicated to supporting K-8 students with emotional and behavioral needs. This full-time, onsite position offers a supportive environment where you can make a significant impact on students’ lives through comprehensive social work services. With extensive support provided by our cooperative, you will be empowered to implement best practices and work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct Support:
• Provide individualized and group social work services to K-8 students experiencing emotional and behavioral challenges.
• Develop and implement intervention plans that address students’ unique needs.
• Collaboration:
• Work closely with teachers, administrators, and related service providers to ensure a holistic approach to student support.
• Participate in case conferences, team meetings, and planning sessions to integrate social work strategies into the therapeutic program.
• Crisis Intervention & Counseling:
• Offer crisis intervention, conflict resolution, and counseling services as needed.
• Monitor and assess student progress, modifying intervention strategies accordingly.
• Documentation & Reporting:
• Maintain accurate, confidential records of student interactions, progress, and interventions.
• Prepare timely reports and documentation in compliance with program and regulatory guidelines.
• Community Engagement:
• Foster positive relationships with students, families, and the broader school community.
• Support the implementation of school-wide initiatives aimed at enhancing the overall emotional and behavioral environment.

Qualifications

• Education & Licensing:
• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW).
• Valid PEL (Professional Educator License) is required.
• IDFPR License
• Experience & Skills:
• Experience working with school-aged children, particularly those with emotional and behavioral needs, is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and crisis intervention skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a supportive, team-oriented environment.
• A proactive, empathetic approach to student support and problem-solving.

AnthroMed Benefits:

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.
• 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
• Weekly paid salary (paid over 52 weeks!) includes benefits, paid time off, and pay during all school holidays including Thanksgiving Break, Winter Break, and Spring Break
• Most importantly, we are dedicated to your success, and you will find that we are always responsive, engaged, and always available to connect.
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