Pays $30-$40/hrSocial Worker market median is ~$68k (19 jobs)

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EB Pediatric Resources
Chicago, Illinois

Social Worker-School/Pediatric

Social WorkerFull-Time
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

About the Role

School/pediatric social worker for the school year, Sept-June 2027. Provides individual counseling under LCSW supervision. Chicago, IL.

Join EB Pediatric Resources as a School/Pediatric Social Worker – Supervision Provided in Chicago, Illinois. 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.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $30 - $40/hour.
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Supervision for clinical hours

Work Schedule

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

Apply to join EB Pediatric Resources as a School/Pediatric Social Worker – Supervision Provided.

Key Responsibilities

Provide individual counseling to students under the supervision of an LCSW and maintain accurate client documentation. Facilitate referrals to healthcare professionals and research local resources for at-risk families.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MSW or LSW and possess experience working with children in school or pediatric settings. Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport with students are essential.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Individual counselingCase managementResource researchClient documentationReferral facilitationCommunicationCollaborationRapport buildingPediatric counselingSchool counseling

Pediatrics — Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 22% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 10.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$73k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $73k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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...

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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