Social Worker I

Illinois Department of Human Services | Springfield, IL

Posted Date 11/19/2024
Description

Location: Springfield, IL, US, 62703

Job Requisition ID: 42939 

Opening Date: 11/14/2024

Closing Date/Time: 12/02/2024?

Agency: Department of Human Services

Salary: Anticipated Salary: $5,423 - $8,070 per month ($65,076 - $96,840 per year)

Job Type: Salaried

Category: Full Time 

County: Sangamon

Work Hours: Sunday - Thursday, 8:00am - 4:30pm, 1 hour unpaid lunch

Work Location: 901 E Southwind Rd Springfield, IL 62703-5125

Division of Mental Health

Elizabeth Packard Mental Health Center

Psychosocial Rehabilitation Program

 

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 1 for the Elizabeth Packard Mental Health Center located in Springfield, Illinois to perform beginning level social work duties in the Psycho-Social Rehabilitation (PSR) program and on Treatment Units.  Assists with providing active treatment to patients in PSR and on treatment units, including psychosocial assessments, patient counseling, and applications for entitlement benefits.  Completes documentation to reflect assigned patients’ progress. Interviews patients, families, and community referral sources to gather information for psychosocial assessments. Serves as a member of the Psycho-Social Rehabilitation Program multi-disciplinary treatment team.  Receives periodic training related to psychiatric treatment from more experienced social workers and clinical supervisor.

Essential Functions

  • Performs beginning level social work duties in the Psycho-Social Rehabilitation (PSR) program and on Treatment Units.
  • Completes documentation to reflect assigned patients’ progress in the clinical record, including group and patient progress notes, attendance data, and other documentation.
  • Interviews patients, families, and community referral sources to gather information for psychosocial assessments.
  • Serves as a member of the Psycho-Social Rehabilitation Program multi-disciplinary treatment team.
  • Assists patients with application for entitlements by gathering information, supporting documentation, and assists with forms for Medicaid and Social Security applications.
  • 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.

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

Conditions of Employment

  • 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.

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)
  • 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

Salary5,423.00 - 8,070.00 Month
Opportunity Type
Job

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