Social Workers for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Organizational Skills8%Time Management6%Education level
Master's degree66%Bachelor's degree26%Doctorate8%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years4%3-5 years6%Current company
Advocate Aurora Health
Vitas Healthcare
Advocate Lutheran General Senior ServicesTime at current job
Less than a year31%1-2 years25%2-5 years38%
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Last updated: Jul 26, 2026
Social Worker: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $81,243 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $56,930 – $115,939 yearly
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Social Worker, LSW
Forest Park, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
CPILMSWSocial Work LicenseBLSLSWLPCCSkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceArt DirectionIndividual Group CounselingGroup Facilitation in TherapyGroup TherapyGroup Fitness Coach
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Certified Fitness InstructorCertified Personal TrainerCPIAEDFirst Aid CertificationLicensed Clinical Social WorkerSkills
Supervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipRisk AssessmentPatient Treatment PlanningLicensed Clinical Social Worker
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Licensed Certified Social WorkerFirst Aid CertificationLicensed Clinical Social WorkerDialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Driver's LicenseCPRSkills
Organizational SkillsExperience Working with Individuals with AutismLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsTask PrioritizationLicensed Social Worker (LSW)
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationSubstitute Teaching CertificationLicensed Clinical Social WorkerDriver's LicenseCPRSocial Work LicenseSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipPresentation SkillsSupervising ExperienceSocial Worker
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationCPRSocial Work LicenseLSWBLSSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsSpanishHospital ExperienceDaily Milieu Counselor
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationLicensed Clinical Social WorkerCPRSocial Work LicenseSkills
Person-Centered TherapyManagementSocial Service Program Staff SupervisionSocial WorkManaging Social WorkersCrisis Intervention
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What's the average time to fill a social worker role?
The average time to fill a social worker role is 52 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do social workers tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a social worker include: communication skills, organizational skills and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for a social worker?
Common licenses or certifications for social workers include: Social Work License, CPR and Driver's License.
What are some job titles related to social workers?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to social workers include: transplant social worker, licensed clinical social worker and licensed social worker (lsw).
What level of education is common for a social worker?
Master's degree is the most common level of education for a social worker in Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a social worker?
Most social workers have 15 years of professional experience.
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