SOCIAL WORKER III
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Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Join State of Illinois as a Social Worker III – Full-Time, Transition Coordinator in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Requirements
- All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description. Work Hours: Mon
- Fri, 8:00am
- 4:30pm, 30 minute unpaid lunch Headquarter Location: 1120 Washington Ave, Dixon, Illinois, 61021
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $79K - $114K
- 35 days PTO.
- Student loan repayment assistance.
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with State of Illinois in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Overview
This SOCIAL WORKER III position at State of Illinois includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.
Social Work — Physician Career Context
This Social Work position at State of Illinois is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Compensation Analysis
State of Illinois lists compensation for this physician position at $79k to $114k annually.
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Dixon, Illinois.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- Transparent compensation ($79k–$114k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Social Work, Transition Coordination, Admission Services, Discharge Services, Transitional Services, Committee Chairing, Complex Social Work Services, Lead Worker Duties. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.
Core responsibilities: This Social Worker III position serves as the transition coordinator for the Mabley Developmental Center, overseeing admission, discharge, and transitional services while chairing various committees. The role involves performing complex social work services facility-wide and acting as the profession...
Benefits package: Pension Program, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Personal Business Days, Paid Sick Days, Paid Vacation. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Protective Factors (1)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
1mo ago
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