School Social Worker - Up to $60/hr
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Amergis is hiring a School Social Worker - Up to $60/hr. Amergis Educational Staffing seeks a School Social Worker for a school‑based role in Mundelein, IL, supporting students in a Low Incidence Autism Program. The position involves providing social‑emotional and behavioral support, participating in IEP development, delivering counseling and crisis intervention, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team throughout the school year.
Key focus areas include Provide social‑emotional and behavioral support services, Participate in IEP development and multidisciplinary team meetings, and Deliver counseling, crisis intervention, and behavioral support as needed.
Important skills include Collaboration, Communication Skills, IEP Development, Crisis Intervention, Behavioral Support, and Social Work Intervention.
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School Social Worker – School-Based (Mundelein, IL)
Amergis Educational Staffing is seeking a School Social Worker for a school-based opportunity in Mundelein, IL for the upcoming school year.
Position Details
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Location: Mundelein, IL
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Start Date: August 17, 2026
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Duration: 39 Weeks
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Schedule: 35 Hours Per Week
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Pay: $55/hour
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Setting: K-12 Program
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Openings: 1
Assignment Overview
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Join a collaborative team supporting students in a Low Incidence Autism Program
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Provide social-emotional and behavioral support services
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Participate in IEP development and multidisciplinary team meetings
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Deliver counseling, crisis intervention, and behavioral support as needed
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Caseload is shared among the social work team
Requirements
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Illinois PEL with School Social Work Endorsement
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Strong collaboration and communication skills
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Experience working with autism populations preferred
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Must meet all state and district requirements
Why This Opportunity?
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Specialized autism program setting
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Supportive team environment
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Virtual interview process
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Consistent school-year schedule
If this opportunity is not a good fit, we have positions available across the country.
Contact:
Cyrus Vess
National Recruitment Manager
Amergis Educational Staffing
813-371-5185
The Social Worker collaborates with the multidisciplinary team and provides input in the development of the IHP/IEP for students requiring social work intervention and support in the school setting.
Minimum Requirements:
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Holds a Professional Educator License with School Social Worker (SSW) endorsement as required by state, contract and/or facility
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May be required to have MSW or LCSW per state, contract or facility
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Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
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Current CPR if applicable
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TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
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Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
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Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
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Must be at least 18 years of age
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
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Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
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Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
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401(k) savings plan
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Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
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.
Job Category: Education
Job Function: Education | Social Worker | Social Worker School
Job Type: Contract - Full Time
Setting: Schools
Position Type: Healthcare
Office Number: 0671
Contract Duration: 39
Pay Rate: $1575 / Week
Date Posted: 2026-08-05T14:57:14
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