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Dorm Parent

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Date:  Jan 13, 2025
Location: 

Jacksonville, IL, US, 62650

Job Requisition ID:  43137

Job Requisition ID: 43137 
Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: RESIDENTIAL CARE WORKER - 38277 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: Manual Communication (Sign) 

Opening Date: 01/14/2025

Closing Date/Time: 01/28/2025
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $4,228 - $5,737 per month ($50,736 - $68,844 per year) + bilingual pay
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Morgan
Number of Vacancies: 10
Plan/BU: RC009

 

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  43137

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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 Illinois School for the Deaf is seeking to hire a Dorm Parent to provide direct training and daily personal care to students at the Illinois School for the Deaf.  This position will instruct children in learning recreational and occupational activities; assist professional staff in carrying out aspects of the total rehabilitation programs; determine proper disciplinary procedures in minor situations; informs supervisor of more serious problems; escort children to dining room, school movies, on and off-campus activities/functions; observe residents in all phases of daily activities and receive on-going in-service training from various school professionals regarding new procedures and policies, refresher courses and new developments and techniques.

Essential Functions

  • Serves as Dorm Parent and provides direct training and daily personal care to students at the Illinois School for the Deaf. 
  • Instructs children in learning recreational and occupational activities.
  • Assists professional staff in carrying out aspects of the total rehabilitation programs.
  • Determines proper disciplinary procedures in minor situations.
  • Escorts children to dining room, school movies, on and off-campus activities/functions.
  • Observes residents in all phases of daily activities.
  • Receives on-going in-service training from various school professionals regarding new procedures and policies, refresher courses and new developments and techniques.
  • Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to an AA degree, preferably in childcare, sociology, or human services OR requires two (2) years of experience in the care and supervision of children as could be gained in a day care facility or Head Start Program.

  • Requires the completion of an agency approved training program or an additional year of the above experience. 

  • Requires the ability to communicate effectively in American Sign Language at an intermediate skill level.

Conditions of Employment

  • 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: Various shifts, see below.

*Please note the shift that will be worked for training purposes is Sunday 4:30 pm-12:30 am; Monday-Thursday 3:00 pm-11:00 pm; Off Friday/Saturday.

(1 pos/Gillett Hall South) Monday-Thursday 3:00 pm-11:00 pm; Sunday 4:30 pm-12:30 am; Off Friday/Saturday 

(1 pos/Gillett Hall West) Monday-Friday 12:30 am-8:30 am; Off Saturday/Sunday

(1 pos/Gillett Hall North) Monday-Friday 4:30 pm-12:30 am; Off Friday/Saturday

(1 pos/Cullom Hall) Monday-Thursday 3:00 pm-11:00 pm; Sunday 4:30 pm-12:30 am; Off Friday/Saturday

(1 pos/Officer Hall North) Sunday-Thursday 4:30 pm-12:30 am; Off Friday/Saturday

(1 pos/Officer Hall North) Monday-Friday 12:30 am-8:30 am; Off Saturday/Sunday

(1 pos/Wait Hall North) Sunday-Thursday 4:30 pm-12:30 am; Off Friday/Saturday

(1 pos/Wait Hall North) Monday-Friday 12:30 am-8:30 am; Off Saturday/Sunday

(1 pos/Officer Hall South) Monday-Thursday 3:00 pm-11:00 pm; Sunday 4:30 pm-12:30 am; Off Friday/Saturday

(1 pos/Cullom Hall) Monday-Friday 12:30 am-8:30 am; Off Saturday/Sunday

Work Location: 125 S Webster Ave, Jacksonville, Illinois, 62650

Division of Rehabilitation Services

Illinois School for the Deaf

Gillett Hall; Dean of Students South/Cullom Hall; High School Dorm/Officer Hall South; High School Dorm/Officer Hall North; Dean of Students South/Wait Hall North
Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Health Services; 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: Springfield

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