School Social Worker or School Counselor Location: Burbank, IL Schedule: 8:15 AM – 3:15 PM | ASAP – End of School Year About the Opportunity Join a dedicated multidisciplinary team committed to supporting students with cognitive and intellectual disabilities across elementary through high school grade levels. This role is ideal for a compassionate, skilled professional who thrives in collaborative environments and is passionate about helping students access the supports they need to succeed academically, socially, and emotionally. Position Overview The School Social Worker or School Counselor will play a key role in developing and implementing IHPs/IEPs for students requiring social-emotional and behavioral support within a specialized educational setting. You will work closely with a team of School Social Workers to provide classroom support, case management, and intervention strategies tailored to each student’s needs. Key Responsibilities + Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to contribute to IHP/IEP development and implementation. + Provide direct social work or counseling services to students with cognitive and intellectual disabilities. + Support classrooms and staff in behavior intervention, crisis response, and social-emotional development. + Maintain compliance with state, federal, and professional standards of practice. + Document services and progress in accordance with organizational and regulatory requirements. Requirements + Valid Professional Educator License (PEL) with School Social Worker (SSW) or School Counselor endorsement, as required by state, contract, or facility. + MSW or LCSW may be required depending on state or contractual criteria. + Experience working with cognitive and intellectual disabilities (not general education-only experience). + Current CPR certification, if applicable. + TB questionnaire, PPD, or chest X-ray, if applicable. + Current health certificate per contract or state regulations. + Must meet all federal, state, and local requirements. + Minimum age: 18 years. Role Details + Modality: SSW/PEL Counselor + Grade Levels: Elementary through High School + Caseload: Multiple age groups + Classroom Support: Yes, with a collaborative team of SSWs Why Join Us? This is a meaningful opportunity to work with a skilled and supportive team while making a direct impact on students with exceptional needs. If you are dedicated to empowering students through strong social-emotional support and collaborative partnership, we would love to connect with you. Benefits At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits: + 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 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.