School Social Worker – Chicago, IL

School Social Worker – $50/hr – Chicago, IL – In-Person – 16 Weeks

The School Social Worker collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to support students requiring social-emotional and behavioral intervention within the school setting. This role includes contributing to IHP/IEP development, delivering direct social work services, and assisting students experiencing emotional disabilities, trauma, and other high-needs challenges.

• Location:
  
  Chicago, IL
• Start Date:
  
  03/01/2026
• End Date:
  Approximately 16 weeks (through end of school year)
• Schedule:
  
  Monday–Friday
• Hours:
  
  40 hours per week
• Pay Rate: $50/hour
• Modality:
  In-person
• Openings: 1 position

• Grade levels:
  Middle and High School
• Caseload:
  Students with emotional disabilities and trauma-related needs
• Setting:
  Assigned to one campus location
• Hours:
  
  7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (paid breaks)
• Requires ability to provide consistent social-emotional support, crisis response, and collaboration with instructional staff

• Deliver school-based social work services aligned with IHP/IEP goals
• Conduct student assessments and contribute to educational planning
• Provide crisis-intervention and trauma-responsive support
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to address behavioral and emotional needs
  
  Maintain accurate documentation following ethical and professional standards
• Support students individually and in small-group settings

• Professional Educator License (PEL) with School Social Worker (SSW) endorsement
• MSW or LCSW may be required depending on state or contract guidelines
• Compliance with all relevant professional standards of practice
• CPR certification if applicable
• TB screening and health certificate per state requirements
• Must meet all federal, state, and local regulations
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Cyrus Vess

National Recruitment Manager

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs

Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.