SOCIAL WORKER III
Elgin, IL, US, 60123
Job Requisition ID: 42946
Opening Date: 11/21/2024
Closing Date/Time: 12/06/2024
Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: SOCIAL WORKER III - 41413
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $6,339 - $9,595 per month ($76,068 - $115,140 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Kane
Number of Vacancies: 1
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 42946
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Position Overview
The Division of Mental Health is seeking to hire a Social Worker III for the Elgin Mental Health Center located in Elgin, Illinois to provide professional social work services to patients served at Elgin Mental Health Center (EMHC). Performs professional social work services to patients served. Completes initial, addendum and annual social assessments. Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team. Serves as a team leader over an assigned team in the Forensic Unit. Coordinates services as well as provides referral and linkage to outside resources. Attends patient's treatment plan meetings, discharge planning meetings and required training. Performs social work functions in accord with the Department of Human Services (DHS) and EMHC policy and procedures.
Essential Functions
- Provides professional social work services to patients served at the Elgin Mental Health Center (EMHC).
- Serves as a team leader of the social service team and member of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
- Serves as the primary team liaison through personal meetings and correspondence with other team members, guardians, courts, family, and community agencies.
- Coordinates services as well as provides information for annual evaluations.
- Provides direct patient counseling as part of patient programs and/or legal rights issues.
- 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 two (2) years of professional social work experience in the evaluation and treatment/habilitation of intellectually and developmentally disabled, or other disabled persons.
- Requires Illinois licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker by the Department of Professional Regulation.
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 physically restrain patients as necessary to prevent injury to patient or others.
- 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: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm, 30 minute paid lunch
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Work Location: 750 S State St, Elgin, Illinois, 60123
Division of Mental Health
Adult Forensic Treatment Program
Forensic Treatment Program/Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity
Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Social Services
About the Agency:
The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need 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 & 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)
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
- 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: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.
State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.
Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.
If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.
State employees should include temporary assignment in the application profile. Temporary assignment verification forms can be uploaded to the Additional Documents section.
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:
- donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
- systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
Nearest Major Market: Elgin
Nearest Secondary Market: Chicago