Job Title: School Social Worker

School: Therapeutic Day School

Location: Mundelein, 60060

Job Type: Full-Time

Dates: ASAP – June 3rd, 2025

Hours: 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM (7.5 hours per day, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch)

Caseload: Approximately 4 classrooms, with 6-8 students in each classroom

Grade Levels: K-12th Grade

Caseload: Students with Autism and/or intellectual disabilities

Salary: $58,000 – $68,000

AnthroMed Education is seeking a compassionate and dedicated School Social Worker to join our team in providing individualized support to students with Autism and intellectual disabilities. This therapeutic day school environment emphasizes a highly supportive, nurturing, and structured setting, and we are looking for a professional who thrives in this type of setting and is passionate about working with students who require individualized care. As the School Social Worker, you will play a critical role in helping students navigate emotional, social, and behavioral challenges, while collaborating with staff, families, and external service providers to ensure the success and well-being of each student. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of students who require tailored interventions and support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Individual and Group Counseling: Provide individual counseling and facilitate group therapy sessions to address students' emotional, social, and behavioral needs.

• Collaboration with Staff: Work closely with teachers, administrators, and other support staff to develop and implement individualized education plans (IEPs) that align with students' needs.

• Crisis Intervention: Support students during moments of emotional crisis, helping to de-escalate situations and providing immediate interventions.

• Behavioral Support: Collaborate with teachers and behavior specialists to implement behavioral strategies and create positive behavior intervention plans (PBIPs) for students.

• Parent and Family Engagement: Maintain open communication with families, providing regular updates on student progress and offering strategies to support students at home.

• Social Skills Development: Implement programs that focus on developing students' social skills, coping strategies, and self-regulation techniques.

• Team Collaboration: Work as part of a multidisciplinary team, including speech therapists, occupational therapists, and special education staff, to ensure a holistic approach to each student’s education and well-being.

• Documentation and Reporting: Keep accurate records of interventions, student progress, and communication with families, ensuring compliance with school and district policies.

  Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program.

• Valid Illinois State Professional Educator License (PEL)

  About This School:

  This therapeutic day school that provides a highly individualized and supportive learning environment for students with Autism and intellectual disabilities. Our mission is to create a nurturing space where students feel valued, safe, and empowered to succeed academically, socially, and emotionally. We believe in a collaborative approach and work closely with families and specialists to provide the best possible support for each student.

  Why Join AnthroMed?

• Comprehensive Health Insurance: Enjoy a PPO Health Insurance plan with premiums 100% covered by us

• Paid Time Off: PTO and all paid holiday breaks are provided

• Personalized Support: Receive 1:1 guidance from our Social Work Clinical Director and she provides LCSW training at no charge.

• Resource Access: Utilize our extensive Social Work resource bank

• Full Reimbursement: Get 100% reimbursement for all Licensure dues

• Material Stipend: Receive a yearly stipend for materials

• Free CEU’s and guest speaker series access

• 401K Match: Enjoy a 401K plan with a 3% match starting on day one

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