Social Worker for Special Education School - $2,500 sign on bonus

Elim Christian Services

2 months ago

Illinois$77K - $81KFull TimeSocial Worker

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends✓ No Nights✓ Flexible Schedule

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Your Market Position

vs WeekdayDoc + BLS OES 2024 · IL adjusted

Strong

Salary Percentile81th percentile

25th50th75th90th+

37% above median for Social Worker in IL

Posted 59 days ago — employer likely flexible on terms

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Your exact counter: $██k

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Elim Christian Services as a School Social Worker – $77K-81K, No Weekends in United States. Join the Elim Team! Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where every day brings opportunities to help students achieve small victories and reach their true potential?

Key Responsibilities

Developing and fulfilling the

Requirements

Providing individual and/or group crisis counseling as needed.

Participating in student IEP/Eligibility meetings with school districts, parents, state agencies and/or submit required reports.

Friday 8:15 am

3:15 pm Includes a 6 week extended school year Wages:

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $77K - $81K

Signing bonus: $1.

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only, a signing bonus. Work with Elim Christian Services in United States.

Key Skills

Individual Education Program (IEP)Crisis CounselingIEP MeetingsConsultingBehavior ManagementCommunication TechniquesAssistive TechnologySocial Development

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker for Special Education School - $2,500 sign on bonus at Elim Christian Services a 8.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% of all Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts, flexible scheduling.

Clinicians in this score range report high career satisfaction and sustainable workloads. This is an ideal fit for providers who prioritize long-term career longevity.

Social Work — Physician Career Context

This Social Work position at Elim Christian Services 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

Elim Christian Services lists compensation for this physician position at $77k to $81k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Illinois.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
Flexible scheduling options available
Transparent compensation ($77k–$81k)
Exceptional work-life balance score (8.1/10)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Individual Education Program (IEP), Crisis Counseling, IEP Meetings, Consulting, Behavior Management, Communication Techniques, Assistive Technology, Social Development. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: Responsibilities include developing and fulfilling requirements for student Individual Education Programs (IEPs) and providing individual or group crisis counseling as needed. Social workers also participate in IEP/Eligibility meetings and consult with teachers regarding student social development p...

Benefits package: $2,500 Sign-On Bonus, Free Virtual Counseling, Lifestyle Spending Account, Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Flex Spending, Life Insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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