Phaxis

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School Social Worker K-12

Carpentersville, IL 60110

Posted: 04/29/2025 Job Number: 25344737 Pay Rate: 35-50 USD/Hour

Job Description

Title: School Social Worker
Location: Carpentersville, IL
Pay Rate: $35 -$50 / hour

At Phaxis, we believe your career is more than a job—it’s a calling. As a boutique staffing firm, we take the time to understand your goals and connect you with roles that sharpen your skills, expand your impact, and reinforce the passion that brought you to education.

As a K-12 school-based Social Worker in Carpentersville, IL your Days Will Include
  • Evaluating students’mental health, social-emotional skills, and behavioral needs through observations, interviews, and standardized assessments
  • Creating and implementing personalized strategies to help students succeed academically and socially, collaborating with teachers, parents, and administrators
  • Responding to crises such as trauma, bullying, family issues, or behavioral escalations, providing immediate support and long-term coping strategies
  • Acting as a liaison between students, parents, and school staff to ensure a comprehensive, successful approach to student support
Job Details
  • Hours: Full-time
  • Caseload: K-12th grade 

Successful Candidates Possess
  • Masters Degree in Social Work (required)
  • An active Department of Education state licensure, or ability to obtain (required)
  • Must Have Professional Educator License (PEL) to be considered (required)
  • Experience in a school setting (required)
  • The ability to work in the U.S. Without a sponsor
  • Note: Licensed or pending license new graduates are welcome to apply
Phaxis Benefits
  • Day One Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits from the start
  • Strong Support System: Ongoing support from the school faculty, ensuring you never feel alone in your career
  • Professional Development: Continuous opportunities for training and growth
  • Other: Weekly compensation, licensure reimbursement, referral bonus
To discuss this role and how you can make a lasting impact on students’lives, apply online today. 

Phaxis Education is a boutique staffing firm committed to delivering exceptional service to both our therapists and the school districts we support. Our top priority is taking care of our people by fostering a culture grounded in inclusivity, commitment, passion, and integrity. With a dedicated focus on school-based settings, we understand the unique needs of educational professionals and the communities they serve. Backed by a parent company with over 22 years of proven success, we are proud to help shape brighter futures for students and schools across the country.  

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Drew Anson

Chief Delivery Officer

Drew Anson is Chief Delivery Officer at Phaxis, a Workforce Solutions Company based in New York.

In this role, Drew leads the delivery and recruiting working closely with the leadership team to define a model that is efficient at supporting the firm s current needs and is scalable for future growth.

Drew is a seasoned executive with more than 13 years of Services & Recruitment experience. In that time, he has supported numerous Fortune 100/500/1000 organizations across industries by providing global workforce solutions, namely resources and thought leadership for large-scale projects, implementations, and managed services.

Prior to joining Phaxis predecessor firm Park Hudson in 2021, Drew spent three years at engineering technology and talent solutions firm, Collabera, as Director of Sales in North Carolina. Earlier in his career, he spent nearly eight years at Insight Global, most recently as Sales Manager of the Columbus, OH office.

He holds a degree from Central Michigan University in Sales & Marketing.

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