SOCIAL WORKER I

SOCIAL WORKER I

Location: Chester, IL, US, 62233-2542

Job Requisition ID:  45496

Closing Date/Time: 03/25/2025​
Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: SOCIAL WORKER I - 41411 
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $5,423 - $8,070 per month ($65,076 - $96,840 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Randolph
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC062

Posting Identification Number 45496

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 I for the Chester Mental Health Center located in Chester, 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

• Serves as a Psycho-Social Rehabilitation (PSR) program team member.
• 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.
• 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.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires ability to attend and pass all mandatory training sessions, workshops, and conferences.

• Requires the ability to physically restrain patients as necessary to prevent injury to patient or others.
• Requires the ability to obtain and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate.
• Requires ability to prepare complex written and oral reports.

• 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, 8:30am - 4:30pm; 30-minute unpaid lunch
Work Location: 1315 Lehmen Dr, Chester, Illinois, 62233-2542

Division of Mental Health

Chester Mental Health Center

Education
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

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

Must apply through external site: https://illinois.jobs2web.com/job/Chester-SOCIAL-WORKER-I-%28UMP%29-IL-62233-2542/1271651800/

To access more recruitment resources, please email your resume to DHS.Recruitment@illinois.gov

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