School Social Worker Salary in Milwaukee, WI

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How much does a School Social Worker make in Milwaukee, WI? The average School Social Worker salary in Milwaukee, WI is $66,005 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $59,252 and $73,658. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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What is a School Social Worker?

A School Social Worker provides counseling and psycho-social services to children and adolescents in schools at both micro and macro levels. Social workers work as mental health experts, leaders of social and emotional development within the school community, family-school liaisons, and program development experts. They aim to address student issues by working with an ecological, systems approach with parents, the school, and the community. They also work with crisis intervention, group treatment, child neglect and abuse identification and reporting, integrating services to culturally and ec...

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Virtual School Social Worker Teletherapy- Part Time

Enablr Therapy - Grand Junction , CO

We are currently looking for a passionate School Social Worker for a part-time, W-2 position in a virtual school for a minimum of 10 hours per week! The social worker must have a private work space ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 2 days ago

Middle School Social Worker (Immediate Hire)

Capital Village PCS - Washington , DC

Middle School Social Worker Job Description: The primary objective of the Middle School Social Worker position at Capital Village is to provide behavioral services to students with Individualized ...

ZipRecruiter - 29 days ago

School Social Worker (K-12)

AnthroMed Education - Longmont , CO

We are currently seeking a Full-Time School Social Worker to support one of our school partners in Longmont, CO. This is a full time position for the 2024-2025 school year. AnthroMed Education is ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 34 days ago

Social Worker

Assured Home Health & Hospice - Rainier , OR

We are hiring for a Social Worker for the Centralia and Longview areas. $80000 - $92000 / year At ... Master's Degree from a school of Social work accredited by the Council of Social Work Educations

SonicJobs US - 2 days ago

School-Based Therapy - LCMHC(A), LCSW(A), LMFT(A)

Kintegra Health - Hickory , NC

Overview We are looking for a School Behaviorist LCSW(A), LCMHC(A), LMFT(A) to join our family. Under the direct supervision of the Di rector of School Behavioral Health and School Behavioral Health ...

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HOUSING SOCIAL WORKER, Hammond and Baton Rouge

SOUTHEAST LA LEGAL SERVICES - Hammond , LA

Must have a master's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work and two years of professional direct social service experience, Licensure as a Licensed Master's Social Worker ...

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What does a School Social Worker do?

Common responsibilities of a School Social Worker

Complete written documentation of clinical services including completing diagnostic evaluations, progress notes, Medicaid billing notes as requested by the district, and PPT Progress Summaries.

December 02, 2022

Actively listens to and assists with questions regarding evaluation data and information provided by other members of the team.

December 19, 2022

Attend and participate in meetings involving the faculty and other participant that are of reasonable length and address relevant educational topics as a legitimate function and obligation of professional educators.

January 19, 2023

Facilitates communication between the home and school, seeking to involve families in the educational process of their children and providing feedback to the school on family situations and problems.

January 23, 2023

Collaborate with other staff, as necessary, to implement grant-funded programming to accelerate learning for students with a variety of needs including special education, at-risk, limited English proficient students and others, to bring them to grade level proficiency.

March 17, 2023

Maintains an effective system of record keeping, which will ensure confidentiality and accountability, in addition to, keeping documentation of all related service notes which includes clinical notes including individual and group session documentation.

March 22, 2023

Demonstrates a strong work ethic, extensive knowledge of child and adolescent development, and a documented track record of personal and professional success.

March 26, 2023

Assisting team members to understand mental health and behavioral concerns of students identified as needing assistance and the potential impact of chosen interventions.

April 22, 2023

Participates in committees established by the school district, examples may include, but are not limited to, the Student Assistance Committee and Weapons Evaluation Committee.

May 17, 2023

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Average Salary Range for School Social Worker in Milwaukee, WI

Average Base Salary

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59252

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66005

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73812

66094

What is the average salary for School Social Worker in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of School Social Worker in Milwaukee, WI. The base salary for School Social Worker ranges from $59,252 to $73,658 with the average base salary of $66,005. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $59,344 to $73,812 with the average total cash compensation of $66,094.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$66,005	$59,252 - $73,658
Bonus	$89	$92 - $154
Total Pay	$66,094	$59,344 - $73,812

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

School Social Worker Salary Near Milwaukee, WI

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI
CITY, STATE Waukesha, WI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,773 - $73,062	COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI
CITY, STATE Racine, WI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,560 - $72,798	COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI
CITY, STATE Kenosha, WI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,560 - $72,798	COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI
CITY, STATE Waukegan, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,565 - $74,047	COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI
CITY, STATE Janesville, WI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,170 - $72,313	COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI
CITY, STATE Mount Prospect, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,668 - $77,904	COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI

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About Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Milwaukee lies along the shores and bluffs of Lake Michigan at the confluence of three rivers: the Menomonee, the Kinnickinnic, and the Milwaukee. Smaller rivers, such as the Root River and Lincoln Creek, also flow through the city. Milwaukee's terrain is sculpted by the glacier path and includes steep bluffs along Lake Michigan that begin about a mile (1.6 km) north of downtown. In addition, 30 miles (48 km) southwest of Milwaukee is the Kettle Moraine and lake country that provides an industrial landscape combined with inland lakes. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has ...

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