Social Work Assistant Jobs in Downers Grove, IL

1-15 of 21 Jobs

Activity Aide

  • Sunrise Senior Living
  • Westmont, IL (3 miles from Downers Grove, IL)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Westmont, IL (3 miles from Downers Grove, IL)
  • 15 hours ago

When you join Sunrise Senior Living, you will be able to use your unique skills to empower residents to live longer, healthier, and happier lives. Not only will you build meaningful relationships...

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Project Assistant, Social Services Job Training Program Chicago, IL Region

  • Hunger Free America
  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from Downers Grove, IL)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from Downers Grove, IL)
  • 18 hours ago

This position will report to HFA's Project Manager, Social Services Job Training Program - Chicago, IL region....

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Social Services Assistant

  • Legacy Healthcare
  • Elmhurst, IL (7 miles from Downers Grove, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Elmhurst, IL (7 miles from Downers Grove, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Prior Social Services Assistant experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility....

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Mental Health Assessment Specialist I-PMs-LOH Assessment & Referral Center

  • 2300 Naperville Psychiatric Ventures D/B/A Linden Oaks Hospital
  • Naperville, IL (6 miles from Downers Grove, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Naperville, IL (6 miles from Downers Grove, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Provide crisis intervention and support to patients experiencing acute mental health crises....

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Case Management Assistant

  • Ascension Health
  • Hoffman Estates, IL (24 miles from Downers Grove, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Hoffman Estates, IL (24 miles from Downers Grove, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Your future role at a glance Location: Hoffman Estates, IL Facility: Ascension Saint Alexius Schedule: Day shift | Full-Time Salary: $19.69 - $26.39 per hour Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets...

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Family Support Worker

  • Advocate Aurora Health
  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from Downers Grove, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from Downers Grove, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Education/Experience Required: Bachelor's degree in human services related field or equivalent (4 years or more in comparable social service position)....

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Part time Activity Aide

  • Eden Senior Care
  • Prospect Heights, IL (21 miles from Downers Grove, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Prospect Heights, IL (21 miles from Downers Grove, IL)
  • 7 days ago

Vista Senior Living Management is a dedicated branch tailored specifically for senior communities. Specializing in Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Independent Living services, Vista ensures...

In Person Part Time

Case Aide, Substance Use

  • Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from Downers Grove, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from Downers Grove, IL)
  • 8 days ago

Case Aide, Substance Use Req #465 5517 N Kenmore Ave, Chicago, IL 60640, USA Apply Share Job Description Posted Monday, March 16, 2026 at 1:00 AM Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI), is a leading...

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Child Welfare Case Aide, Part Time

  • LSSI
  • Aurora, IL (12 miles from Downers Grove, IL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Aurora, IL (12 miles from Downers Grove, IL)
  • 12 days ago

Benefits and Perks:LSSI is growing! Come be a part of this rewarding environment, and enjoy the knowledge that you're helping make a positive difference in the lives of others, as well as these...

In Person Part Time

Case Associate

  • Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago
  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from Downers Grove, IL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from Downers Grove, IL)
  • 13 days ago

Role Overview The Case Associate provides administrative support to the Social Services Program at St....

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Mental Health Assessment Specialist I-Days-LOH Ass

  • NorthShore University Health System
  • Naperville, IL (6 miles from Downers Grove, IL)
  • 16 days ago
  • Naperville, IL (6 miles from Downers Grove, IL)
  • 16 days ago

Provide crisis intervention and support to patients experiencing acute mental health crises....

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Clinical Diversion Assessment Specialist

  • Kenneth Young Center
  • Arlington Heights, IL (21 miles from Downers Grove, IL)
  • 17 days ago
  • Arlington Heights, IL (21 miles from Downers Grove, IL)
  • 17 days ago

Cross-train to conduct phone check-ins and/or in person meetings to ensure client contact and provide coverage Perform and participate in crisis intervention when necessary....

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Mental Health Assessment Specialist I-Days-LOH Assessment & Referrals

  • 2300 Naperville Psychiatric Ventures D/B/A Linden Oaks Hospital
  • Naperville, IL (6 miles from Downers Grove, IL)
  • 21 days ago
  • Naperville, IL (6 miles from Downers Grove, IL)
  • 21 days ago

Provide crisis intervention and support to patients experiencing acute mental health crises....

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Case Management Assistant

  • Silver Cross Hospital
  • New Lenox, IL (21 miles from Downers Grove, IL)
  • 22 days ago
  • New Lenox, IL (21 miles from Downers Grove, IL)
  • 22 days ago

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Family Support Worker (Bilingual)

  • Metropolitan Family Services
  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from Downers Grove, IL)
  • 25 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from Downers Grove, IL)
  • 25 days ago

Create and update a Community Resource Directory and serve as the resource person for families to facilitate access to social services within the community....

In Person

Demographic Data for Downers Grove, IL

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Salary for Social Work Assistant Jobs in Downers Grove, IL

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Social Work Assistants in Downers Grove, IL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
47.2%
Master's Degree
35.8%
Associate's Degree
7.2%
High School or GED
3.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.0%
Doctorate Degree
2.3%
Some College
0.7%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Social Work Assistants in Downers Grove, IL
Less than 1 year
42.8%
None
17.8%
1-2 years
16.1%
2-4 years
15.8%
4-6 years
3.8%
8-10 years
3.8%