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DaVita Kidney Care
Kankakee, Illinois

Social Worker

Social WorkerFull-Time

Listed compensation

$60k-$95k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on_site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 38m ago · Verified live

Job description

Join DaVita Kidney Care as a Social Worker – Outpatient Dialysis, Work-Life Balance in Kankakee, Illinois, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $60K - $95K
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401k Match
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Training
  • EAP Counseling Sessions
  • Headspace Access

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • On-site position.

Apply to join DaVita Kidney Care as a Social Worker – Outpatient Dialysis, Work-Life Balance.

Key Responsibilities

The Social Worker will serve as a vital member of the patient care team, providing advocacy and support for individuals navigating dialysis. They will guide patients in managing the physical, mental, emotional, and financial demands associated with End Stage Renal Disease.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) with a specialization in clinical practice and meet all state regulations for dialysis settings. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and knowledge of government and private insurance programs are also required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient advocacyCase managementEnd stage renal disease supportInsurance program knowledgeMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft OutlookPatient-centered careInterpersonal communication

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% are remote, 26% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$78k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $78k 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.

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Salary Distribution34 jobs · 25 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks27 jobs · 25 employers

401k / retirement match
96% this job
CME allowance
33%
Sign-on bonus
19%
Loan repayment
19%
PSLF eligible
11%

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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

A signal to investigate—not a guarantee about the workplace.

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About DaVita Kidney Care

Hospitals and Health Care
Denver, CO
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k Match
Paid Time Off
PTO Cash Out
Paid Training
EAP Counseling Sessions