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EB Pediatric Resources
Chicago, Illinois

Social Worker-School/Pediatric

Social WorkerFull-Time

Listed compensation

$30-$40/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Competitive salary

Dental Insurance

We are seeking a Social Worker (MSW/LSW) to join our team! Position is for the school year, from Sept-June 2027 and can lead to full-time employment. Candidate will have experience working with children; experience with school/pediatric counseling preferred. Supervision for clinical hours provided as part of job benefits.

Responsibilities

  • Provide individual counseling for students under supervision of LCSW;
  • Research local resources for at-risk families or families with Medicaid;
  • Communicate client updates to all relevant parties;
  • Facilitate referrals to other healthcare professionals and programs, as needed;
  • Maintain accurate client documentation.

Qualifications

  • Previous social work experience working with children and schools preferred;
  • Compassionate and caring demeanor;
  • Ability to build rapport with students;
  • Ability to build collaborative teamwork with coworkers;
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Case managementResource researchReferral facilitationCollaborationRapport buildingSchool counseling

Pediatrics — Social Worker Career Context

In Illinois, the Pediatrics weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$78k (11 salary observations; 20 listings), vs ~$89k nationally (78 salary observations; 291 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 32% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

Pediatrics by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$62k–$83kPediatrics median $60k (middle half $50k–$80k)23 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Illinois vs national$78k median in Illinois$89k nationally (−12%)11 state / 78 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$73k in purchasing powerIllinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Work settingon-sitepeers: 38% remote · 32% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedIllinois Social Worker listings: 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 16% offer loan repayment250 active listings, Oct 2026
Pediatrics pay trend−3.3% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Social Worker Jobs

35 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

35 jobs · 22 employers
13
<$80k
5
$80k-95k
7
$95k-110k
7
$110k-125k
3
$125k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

33 jobs · 22 employers
401k / retirement match
97% this job
Sign-on bonus
45%
CME allowance
36%
Loan repayment
18%
PSLF eligible
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$73k-$126k
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$74k-$126k
#3

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT, LPC, LCSW)

$92k-$125k
#4

Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LMFT, LMHC, LCSW)

$115k-$120k
+ 33 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 3.0
Below most Pediatrics (Social Work) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 41 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About EB Pediatric Resources

Individual and Family Services
CHICAGO, Illinois
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k)
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Supervision for clinical hours

Living in Chicago

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$354k
Typical market rent
$2,311/mo
Residents’ average commute
33 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.