What are the responsibilities and job description for the SOCIAL WORKER III position at State of Illinois?
Agency : Department of Human Services
Class Title : SOCIAL WORKER III - 41413
Skill Option : None
Bilingual Option : Spanish
Opening Date : 02 / 14 / 2025
Closing Date / Time : 02 / 28 / 2025
Salary : Anticipated Salary : $6,339 - $9,178 per month ($76,068 - $110,136 per year) bilingual pay
Job Type : Salaried
Category : 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.
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 44753
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 III for the Madden Mental Health Center located in Hines, Illinois. Using established work principles, performs highly responsible and complex social work services on an assigned unit. Makes social assessment of persons admitted and from evaluation provides intensive services to persons with severe emotional and psycho-social disorders. Serves as designated lead worker. Evaluates clinical problems for patients. Evaluates community provider services for future placement. Develops treatment strategies and evaluates group, individual and family counseling sessions. Communicates in Spanish to those individuals who do not read, write, or speak English.
Essential Functions
- Using established work principles performs highly responsible and complex social work services on an assigned unit.
- Evaluates clinical problems for patients.
- Evaluates community provider services for future placement in light of needs of individual patients.
- Develops treatment strategies and evaluates group, individual and family counseling sessions.
- Serves as designated lead worker.
- Communicates in Spanish to those individuals who do not read, write, or speak English.
- Completes documentation in the clinical record in accordance with hospital policy and Joint Commission standards.
- Makes referrals to appropriate Linkage Case Management and Assertive Community teams and community agencies, Intermediate Care Facilities and other professionals considering patients levels of care and aftercare needs.
- Provides consultation to community agencies, other professionals, families, and other Division of Mental Health (DMH) / Developmental Disabilities (DD) facilities regarding appropriate services for clients.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
Conditions of Employment
Work Hours : 8 : 00am - 4 : 00pm, Monday-Friday, 30-minute unpaid lunch
Social Services Pavilion 3
Work Location : 1200 S 1st Ave, Hines, Illinois, 60141
Division of Mental Health
Madden Mental Health Center
Social Services
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 :
Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)
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.
State employees should include temporary assignment in the application profile. Temporary assignment verification forms can be uploaded to the Additional Documents section.
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 :
Salary : $76,068 - $110,136
