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Social Worker II - # 46307

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Agency: Department of Human Services

Location: Park Forest, IL, US, 60466-1200

Job Requisition ID: 46307

Opening Date: 04/16/2025

Closing Date: 04/29/2025

Salary:  Anticipated Salary: $6,005 - $9,069 per month ($72,060 - $108,828 per year)

Job Type: Salaried Full Time  

County: Kane

Number of Vacancies: 1

Plan/BU: RC063 

 

***MUST APPLY ONLINE ***

 

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position. 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 46307

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Position Overview

The Division of Mental Health is seeking to hire a Social Worker II for the Elgin Mental Health Center located in Elgin, Illinois to administer professional social work services involving managing a caseload of patients with mental illness and other conditions. Determines and develops sources of information and services to facilitate patient treatment.  Interviews patients, family and significant others to obtain pertinent psychosocial data for problems identification, evaluation and development of treatment goals and objectives.

 

Essential Functions

  • Administers professional social work services involving managing a caseload of patients with mental illness and other conditions.
  • Determines and develops sources of information and services to facilitate patient treatment.
  • Develops and implements treatment strategies and conduct active treatment/psychoeducational interventions/groups, conducts patient and family counseling sessions.
  • Works as a member of a social service team providing coverage and participates in utilization reviews/peer reviews.
  • Engages with Community Providers Services for future placement based on the needs of patients.
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned 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 (1) year of professional social work experience in the evaluation and treatment/habilitation of intellectually and developmentally disabled, or other disabled patients. 

* This class is included as an Upward Mobility Program credential title.

 

Conditions of Employment

  • Requires the ability to walk and stand for a significant period of time, including stooping, bending, lifting or exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally.
  • Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
  • Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
  • Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.

* The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

 

Work Hours:  See below

8:00am - 4:00pm, Sunday - Thursday, Off Friday and Saturday OR Tuesday - Saturday, Off Sunday and Monday, 30 minute paid lunch, Candidates choice
Work Location: 750 S State St, Elgin, Illinois, 60123

Division of Mental Health

Elgin Mental Health Center

Civil Treatment Program/Unfit to Stand Trial
Agency Contact:  DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov

Job Family: Social Services 

 

About the Agency:

The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need all across Illinois. Our mission is providing 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 Work Schedules (as applicable)

13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years

Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)

10 Weeks Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave

Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan

Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)

Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility

5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions

Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)

 

For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Must apply online.

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

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