Social Worker-School/Pediatric
Listed compensation
$30-$40/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
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
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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $62k–$83k | Pediatrics 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 power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 38% remote · 32% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Illinois 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 |
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