What are the responsibilities and job description for the SOCIAL WORKER II (UPWARD MOBILITY) - 4141200 position at State of Illinois?
Agency : Department of Human Services
Opening Date/Time: 6/30/22
Closing Date/Time: 7/14/22
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $5,047 - $7,530 Per Month
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Cook
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 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.
Please attach a copy of your transcripts or diplomas for all degrees
earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licensures to the MY
DOCUMENTS section of your application.
Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher
education for any degree earned (if applicable) 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 10-72-16591
Position Overview
Under general supervision of the Clinical and Behavioral Services Director and under clinical supervision of the Chief Social Worker, administers professional social work services involving the application of social work principles and techniques in the evaluation, problem identification and treatment of adults manifesting complex emotional and psycho-social disorders. Determines and develops sources of information and services to facilitate client treatment.
Job Responsibilities
- Manages a highly specialized, complex caseload of individuals.
- Evaluates clinical problems of individuals.
- Develops treatment strategies and evaluates group, individual and family counseling sessions
- As part of a treatment team, identifies options for best practice treatment interventions in lieu of restraint/seclusion.
- Evaluates community provider services for future placement in light of needs of individuals.
- 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 year of professional social work experience in the evaluation and treatment/habilitation of mentally ill, developmentally disabled, or other disabled individuals.
This class is included as an Upward Mobility Program credential title.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires the ability to meet all agency vaccine/health-related policies and guidance.
- Requires the ability to pass the IDHS background check.
- Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law
Work Hours: M-F 8am-4:30pm or 8:30am-5:00pm one late day a week, 12pm-9:30pm & one weekend day every other month
Work Location: 114 N Orchard Dr Park Forest, IL 60466-1200
Ludeman Developmental Center
Clinical and Behavioral Services
Agency Contact:
Ashley Moore
Ashley.Moore@illinois.gov
Job Family: Social Services
About The Agency:
Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need all 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.
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.
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