Social Workers for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Time Management8%Organizational Skills8%Education level
Master's degree62%Bachelor's degree22%Doctorate12%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years4%6-10 years28%Current company
Cook County Health & Hospitals System
Advocate Aurora Health
Ahva Care of Stickney Nursing HomeTime at current job
Less than 1 year29%1-2 years24%2-5 years41%
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Last updated: Jul 24, 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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Licensed 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 PrioritizationMedical Social Worker
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
CPIDriver's LicenseCPRSocial Work LicenseLSWBLSSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementMental Health CounselingCase ManagementCrisis InterventionSocial WorkLicensed Social Worker (LSW)
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationSubstitute Teaching CertificationLicensed Clinical Social WorkerDriver's LicenseCPRSocial Work LicenseSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipPresentation SkillsSupervising ExperienceChild Welfare Social Worker
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Accredited Case ManagerFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRCertified Recovery SpecialistSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsPresentation SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceSocial Worker
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Firearms LicenseDriver's LicenseConcealed Carry PermitSocial Work LicenseLSWSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementDecision MakingResearchSocial Worker
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationCPRSocial Work LicenseLSWBLSSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsSpanishHospital Experience
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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 51 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, time management and organizational skills.
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 16 years of professional experience.
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