School Social Worker

School Social Worker

Location:
Dolton, IL

Grade Level:
Primarily Pre-K / Early Childhood (with potential elementary support)

Start Date:
January 5, 2027

Duration:
Through June 2, 2027

Schedule:
Full-Time | Onsite
Daily schedule to be determined

Salary Range:
$58,000–$70,000 annually

About the Opportunity

AnthroMed Education is seeking a passionate and dedicated School Social Worker to support an early childhood educational program in Dolton, IL for the remainder of the 2026–2027 school year.

This is a great opportunity for a Social Worker who loves working with young learners and is passionate about supporting students' social, emotional, and developmental needs. The position will primarily serve Pre-K students within an early childhood setting, with the potential to provide additional support to elementary-aged students as needed.

Many students within the program have a diagnosis of Autism, and experience supporting non-verbal and minimally verbal students is strongly preferred.

We're looking for someone who brings patience, flexibility, and a genuine passion for helping young learners build the foundational skills they need to thrive!

What You'll Do

• Provide school-based social work services primarily to Pre-K students
• Support students with social, emotional, behavioral, and developmental needs
• Work with students who are non-verbal or minimally verbal
• Support students with Autism and other diverse learning needs
• Provide individual and group social work services based on student needs and IEP requirements
• Collaborate with teachers, related service providers, and school staff
• Help foster a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment
• Maintain appropriate documentation and participate in IEP-related responsibilities
• Potentially provide support to elementary-aged students as needed

Caseload Details

• Primarily support students within an early childhood program
• Potential to assist with elementary-aged students
• Many students have a diagnosis of Autism
• Experience supporting non-verbal and minimally verbal students is strongly preferred
• Caseload size is still being finalized

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience working with Pre-K or early childhood populations is required
• Experience supporting students with Autism
• Comfortable working with non-verbal and minimally verbal students
• Strong understanding of early childhood social, emotional, and behavioral development
• Ability to collaborate with educators and other related service providers

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited program
• Active Illinois Social Worker License (LSW or LCSW, as applicable)
• Active Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) School Social Work License/Endorsement
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
• Passion for supporting young learners and their families

Why Join AnthroMed Education?

• Competitive annual salary of $58,000–$70,000
• 100% employer-paid medical insurance 
• Dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with 100% employer match up to 3%
• Paid parental leave and short-term disability
• Yearly materials stipend and licensure reimbursement
• Access to free CEUs and professional development resources
• 1:1 guidance and support from AnthroMed's Clinical team
• Weekly paychecks and a clinician-focused team invested in your success
• A supportive organization that puts clinicians first!

Ready to Apply?

We'd love to connect with you! If you're a School Social Worker who enjoys working with early childhood students and wants to make a meaningful impact during the second half of the school year, apply today!

AnthroMed Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer.