Social Worker Job at State of Illinois, Springfield, IL 62703

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Job Description

Agency : Department of Human Services

Opening Date/Time: 05/09/2023
Closing Date/Time: 05/24/2023
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $5,536 - $8,655 per month
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 2
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 10-83-26876

Position Overview

The Division of Mental Health is seeking to hire a Social Worker III to perform extensive casework in the role of Treatment Coordinator for forensic adult patients. Conducts individual, group and family therapy on behalf of the patients. Provides social work services for the unit, completes comprehensive social histories and social assessments. Performs pre-placement evaluations through assessment of the patient’s social and psychiatric history, risk factors for the potential for violence, as well as evaluation of the patients understanding of the legal process in order to assess fitness for participating in his or her defense and to determine where the patient should be placed. Serves as a member of various Performance Improvement Teams and is a member of the Social Work Services Committee.

Job Responsibilities

  • Performs extensive casework in the role of Treatment Coordinator for forensic adult patients.

  • Serves as Treatment Coordinator for Jefferson Hall.

  • Conducts individual, group and family therapy on behalf of the patients.

  • Serves as designated lead worker.

  • Serves as a consultant to Inter-Disciplinary Treatment Team to ensure patient psychological needs are met.

  • Completes required court reports for Unfit to Stand Trial (UST) or Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (NGRI) patients.

  • Serves as a member of various performance improvement teams and is a member of the social work services committee.

  • 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 years of professional social service experience in the evaluation and treatment/habilitation of mentally ill, developmentally disabled or other disabled persons.
  • Requires licensure as a Social Worker by the Department of Professional Regulations.

Conditions of Employment

  • Requires ability to pass the Illinois Department of Human Services background check.
  • Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational used under Illinois Law.
  • Requires ability to meet all agency vaccine/health-related policies and guidance.

Work Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Work Location: 901 E Southwind Rd Springfield, IL 62703-5125

Division of Mental Health

McFarland Mental Health Center

Jefferson Hall
Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov

Job Family: 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 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

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.


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

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