Join us as a School Social Worker!
Join AnthroMed Education, a thriving community of special education professionals, including dedicated Social Workers. Our commitment lies in delivering top-tier, equitable educational experiences to students in Illinois. When you become part of the AnthroMed team, you immerse yourself in a supportive network that equips you with the necessary resources and clinical backing to truly impact your students’ lives. If you’re enthusiastic about contributing to schools and communities through the lens of social work, we’re eager to connect with you!
Position Overview:
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated School Social Worker to team up with us and create positive change in the lives of students at an elementary school in Gurnee, IL. In this unique role, you will be crucial in supporting a caseload of around 30 students with varying needs. If you are passionate about working with the elementary population and enjoy working collaboratively in the school, we’d love to hear from you!
Why work for AnthroMed Education?
- We offer salaries to full-time staff!
- 30-35+ days of PTO which includes holidays. All school holidays are paid breaks for full-time AnthroMed staff.
- 1:1 support from our Clinical Director who offers caseload support
- 100% reimbursement for IDFPR, and ISBE Licensure dues.
Health Insurance:
- 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 the 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 the first 3% employee contribution on day one!
- 100% Employer-sponsored Short-Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance. (can also say $0 Payroll Deduction)
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide targeted support to identified students.
- Implement crisis intervention strategies to ensure student well-being and success.
- Advocate for students’ holistic welfare (social, emotional, academic).
- Cross-functional collaboration with teachers and families to understand how to best meet student needs.
- Provide mostly push-in services as needed
- Facilitate IEP meetings
- Develop and track interventions to understand IEP effectiveness.
- Additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Master’s (MSW) or Doctoral degree in Social Work
- LMSW license eligible in the State of Illinois
- Previous experience in a PreK-5 setting is preferred
AnthroMed is an Equal Opportunity Employer
AnthroMed LLC will not discriminate against any person based on race, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, height, weight, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran, or military status. #IND1
