IVH-M SOCIAL WORKER II (UMP)

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Manteno, IL, US, 60950

Agency : Department of Veterans' Affairs

Posting ID: 46108

Posting Date: 04/02/2025
Closing Date: 04/15/2025
Salary: $6,005 - $8,678/Monthly; CBA language applies; Anticipated starting salary $6,005/monthly
Job Type: ​​​​​​Salaried
County: Kankakee
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 positionMUSTapply 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.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Posting Identification Number 46108

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.

Essential Functions

• Provides professional social work services to residents through the casework process with personal problems related to retirement, aging, and separation from their home communities.
• In compliance with Medicare and HIPAA regulations, provides individual and/or group psychotherapy services, to enable each resident to live in the least restrictive environment possible.
• Serves as a lead worker.
• Prepares social history and other consents and releases on all newly admitted residents for use by the interdisciplinary team to provide information regarding personal/family history of mental health issues, spirituality, and strengths.
• Assesses and identifies residents’ psychosocial/emotional needs utilizing the Minimum Data Set and participates in quarterly/annual care plan meetings as needed.
• Serves as a resource person to Social Service Program Planners and provides training/in-services as needed.
• 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 one (1) year of professional social work experience in the evaluation and treatment/habilitation of mentally ill, developmentally disabled, or other disabled persons.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of the theories and assumptions underlying the social work field.
• Working knowledge of basic principles and techniques in the social work field.
• Working knowledge of the employing agency's rules and regulations covering the social work field.
• One (1) year of experience preparing complex written and oral reports.
• One (1) year experience creating treatment plans.
• One (1) year experience preparing social history reports.
• One (1) year experience assisting with plans for behavioral changes.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires the ability to pass a background check.
• Requires the ability to pass a drug screen and pre-employment physical.
• Requires the ability to meet all agency vaccine/health-related policies and guidance.
• Requires ability acquire and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate.
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
• Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties.
• Requires use of agency-supplied equipment (mobile phone, laptop, etc.).
• This position is considered medium work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(c)). Medium work involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This requires the ability to work evenings and weekends.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours: 8:00a.m. - 4:30p.m.
Work Location: Manteno - 1 Veterans Dr
Agency Contact: IDVA.HR.APPLICANTS@ILLINOIS.GOV
Posting Group: Social Services

This title is within the Upward Mobility Program. General Program information can be found by clicking on the Upward Mobility Program link or for specific title information at UMP Title Descriptions . There are three categories of UMP titles: 1) certificate titles which require passing a written proficiency exam; 2) credential titles which require the possession of a specified college degree and/or licensure; and 3) dual titles for which a certificate may be earned by following either the certificate or credential pathway.

This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

Salary : $6,005 - $8,678