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Pays $64k-$74k — Social Worker market median is ~$70k (15 jobs)

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Department of Defense
Chicago, Illinois

Social Worker

Social WorkerFull-Time
Posted 3mo ago

About the Role

Full-time school social worker. $64k-$74k. Chicago, IL. School setting, M-F.

Join The Frances Xavier Warde School as a School Social Worker – Chicago, IL in Chicago, Illinois.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $64K - $74K
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • FSA
  • Commuter Benefits
  • 403B Retirement Savings
  • Employee Assistance Program

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join The Frances Xavier Warde School as a School Social Worker – Chicago, IL.

Key Responsibilities

The Social Worker provides individual and group support to students to improve coping skills, self-esteem, and social functioning. They collaborate with parents, teachers, and administrators to implement interventions and connect families with community resources.

Requirements

A master's degree in social work or a related field is required, with a preference for Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) certification. Candidates must demonstrate strong clinical skills with 4th-8th grade students and a commitment to inclusive, equitable learning environments.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Crisis InterventionClinical CounselingCase ManagementRestorative JusticePeer MediationIntake AssessmentsSocio-emotional AssessmentBehavioral InterventionCollaborative CommunicationConfidentialityParental ConsultationStudent Support

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Social Worker roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 15 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks29 jobs · 26 employers

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
34%
Loan repayment
21%
Sign-on bonus
17%
PSLF eligible
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About Department of Defense

Primary and Secondary Education
Chicago, IL
51-200 employees
Website

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
FSA
Commuter Benefits
403B Retirement Savings

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