School Social Worker
Listed compensation
$45-$50/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Job Title
School Social Worker
Pay Range
$45-$50/hourly
Job Description
26/27 School Year | $45-50/hour | Full-Time | Rushville, IL| IL License Required
About the Role
As a School Social Worker with Point Quest Group, you'll play a vital role in supporting students’ emotional well-being, social development, and access to resources that help them thrive in school and beyond.
From providing direct counseling services to connecting families with community supports, you'll be a trusted advocate for students facing challenges both inside and outside the classroom.
This is a role for someone who leads with compassion, builds strong relationships, and is committed to removing barriers so every student can succeed.
Why Join Us
- CEU/license reimbursement and tuition assistance
- Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k)
- Paid sick leave, holidays, and vacation
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
What You'll Do
- Provide individual and group counseling services to support students’ social, emotional, and behavioral needs
- Conduct social-emotional and behavioral assessments; contribute findings to IEPs, 504 plans, and intervention strategies
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement student support plans and behavior interventions
- Serve as a liaison between school, home, and community resources to support student success and family engagement
- Respond to crisis situations, including risk assessments and safety planning, while supporting students and staff during and after incidents
- Maintain accurate, confidential documentation of services, case notes, and progress in compliance with legal and ethical standards
- Provide consultation and training to school staff on topics such as trauma-informed practices, behavior management, and social-emotional learning
What We're Looking For
Must Have
- Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW)
- State licensure or certification as a School Social Worker (or eligibility to obtain)
- Department of Justice/FBI Background Check (or equivalent state or national fingerprint clearance)
- Eligibility to work in the United States
Preferred
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or equivalent
- Prior experience working in a K–12 school setting
- Experience with crisis intervention, behavior management, and community-based resources
About Point Quest Group: Point Quest Group is a leading national provider of special education services, partnering with 350+ school districts to help students with unique needs thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Everything we do starts with one unwavering commitment: students first.
Guided by a growth mindset, courageous leadership, and a deep culture of collaboration, fun, and determination, our teams show up every day ready to do whatever it takes for the students we serve. Through in-district services, therapeutic day schools, and specialized staffing, we deliver the personalized support every student needs — and deserves — to succeed.
Physical Demands
Environment: Occasional exposure to dust, pollen, and fumes.
Activity: Frequent engagement in tasks such as reaching, handling, standing, walking, and lifting items up to 50 lbs, with or without reasonable accommodations.
Sensory: Ability to perform essential job functions with or without assistive devices or accommodations, including working in moderate to high noise levels.
Point Quest is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law.
Key Responsibilities
The School Social Worker will provide individual and group counseling while supporting students' social, emotional, and behavioral needs. They will also collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop intervention strategies and serve as a liaison between the school, home, and community.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Social Work and possess or be eligible for state licensure as a School Social Worker. A background check and eligibility to work in the United States are mandatory requirements.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Social Worker Career Context
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 58% are remote, 38% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$99k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $99k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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