School Social Worker - FMLA

AnthroMed Education (School Services) • Fox Lake, IL

6d • $60,000 - $80,000 • Onsite

About The Position

AnthroMed Education is partnering with a supportive educational organization to welcome a full-time School Social Worker for an FMLA coverage position serving high school and transition-aged students. This onsite opportunity will support students across both a high school building and a transition program, with a combination of group work, individual student support, and social-emotional services. The assignment is currently expected to run from November 16 through December 18, with the possibility of extending beyond winter break depending on the district’s needs.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited program
• Active Illinois Social Work License (IDFPR)
• Active Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL)
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
• Ability to provide effective social-emotional and crisis support in a school-based environment

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with high school and/or transition-aged students preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide school-based social work services to students in grades 9–12 and transition programs
• Spend two days per week at the transition building running groups and providing 1:1 student support as needed
• Spend three days per week at the high school building running two groups and providing general social-emotional support
• Provide support to students within the high school’s Emotional Disabilities (ED) program
• Support approximately four students within the ED high school program
• Respond to general student crisis needs and provide on-call support at the high school
• Collaborate with teachers, school staff, families, and related service providers
• Participate in student support and interdisciplinary team meetings as needed
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance through UnitedHealthcare (Medical PPO with $0 payroll deduction)
• 401(k) with 100% employer match up to 3% starting Day 1
• Access to therapy materials, CEU resources, and guest speaker series
• Bi-weekly team meetings and peer support
• 1:1 guidance from a Clinical Director
• Weekly salary paid over 52 weeks, including holidays, breaks, and paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level