Agency : Department of Human Services
Opening Date: 05/20/24
Closing Date/Time: 06/03/2024
Salary: Anticipated Salary (Eff 7/1/24) $6,005-$8,678/month ($72,060-$104,136/year)
Job Type: Salaried
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 4
Plan/BU: RC063
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position. All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal. While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered. Posting Identification Number 37720 Position Overview The Division of Mental Health is seeking to hire a Social Worker II for the Madden Mental Health Center located in Hines, Illinois to administer highly responsible and professional social work principles and techniques in the evaluation, problem identification and treatment of adults manifesting complex emotional and psycho-social disorders on an assigned unit; determines and develops sources of information to facilitate treatment. Evaluates community provider services for future placement. Develops treatment strategies and evaluates group, individual and family counseling. Provides consultation to community agencies.
Job Responsibilities Administers highly responsible and professional social work principles and techniques in the evaluation, problem identification and treatment of adults manifesting complex emotional and psycho-social disorders on an assigned unit. Determines and develops sources of information to facilitate treatment. Evaluates clinical problems for patients. Evaluates community provider services for future placement in light of needs of individual patients. Develops treatment strategies and evaluates group, individual and family counseling. Completes documentation in the clinical record in accordance with hospital policy and Joint Commission standards. Makes referrals to appropriate Linkage Case Management and Assertive Community teams and community agencies, Intermediate Care Facilities and other professionals considering patients level of care and aftercare needs. Provides consultation to community agencies, other professionals, families and other Division of Mental Health (DMH)/Developmental Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) facilities regarding appropriate services for patients. Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above. Minimum Qualifications Requires a master's degree in social work from a recognized college or university supplemented by one year of professional social work experience in the evaluation and treatment/habilitation of mentally ill, developmentally disabled, or other disabled persons. * This class is included as an Upward Mobility Program credential title.
Conditions of Employment Requires the ability to physically restrain patients as necessary to prevent injury to patient or others. *All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: See Below:
(1) 8:00am-4:00pm Monday-Friday Unit Pav 6
(1) 8:30am-4:30pm Monday-Friday Unit Pav 5
(2) 8:30am-4:30pm Monday-Friday Unit Pav 8
Work Location: 1200 S 1st Ave, Hines, Illinois, 60141
Division of Mental Health
Madden Mental Health Center
Social Services Unit
Agency Contact: Posting Group: Social Services
About the Agency: The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need across Illinois. Our mission is p roviding equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.
As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:
A Pension Program Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)* Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)
13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP) GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only) For more information about our benefits please follow this link:
This title is within the Upward Mobility Program. General Program information can be found by clicking on the Upward Mobility Program link or for specific title information at UMP Title Descriptions . There are three categories of UMP titles: 1) certificate titles which require passing a written proficiency exam; 2) credential titles which require the possession of a specified college degree and/or licensure; and 3) dual titles for which a certificate may be earned by following either the certificate or credential pathway.
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