Social Worker Ii Jobs

Work Location: Elgin, IL, US, 60123

Agency: Department of Human Services

Opening Date: 7/19/2023

Closing Date: 8/01/2023

Salary: Anticipated Salary: $5,246 - $8,180 per month ($62,952 - $98,160 per year)

Work Hours: Tues-Sat or Sun-Thurs (candidates’ choice), 8:00am - 4:00pm

Work Location: 750 S State St Elgin, IL 60123-7612

Job Type: Salaried Full Time

County: Kane

Number of Vacancies: 1

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position. 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 10-81-29102

Position Overview

The Division of Mental Health is seeking to hire a Social Worker II for the Elgin Mental Health Center located in Elgin, Illinois to administer professional social work services involving managing a caseload of patients with mental illness and other conditions. Determines and develops sources of information and services to facilitate patient treatment. Interviews patients, family and significant others to obtain pertinent psychosocial data for problems identification, evaluation and development of treatment goals and objectives.

Job Responsibilities

1. Administers professional social work services involving managing a caseload of patients with mental illness and other conditions.

2. Determines and develops sources of information and services to facilitate patient treatment.

3. Develops and implements treatment strategies and conduct active treatment/psychoeducational interventions/groups, conducts patient and family counseling sessions.

4. Works as a member of a social service team providing coverage and participates in utilization reviews/peer reviews.

5. Engages with Community Providers Services for future placement based on the needs of patients.

6. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

1. 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 intellectually and developmentally disabled, or other disabled patients.

Conditions of Employment

1. Requires licensure as a Social Worker by the Department of Professional Regulation.

2. Requires the ability to walk and stand for a significant period of time, including stooping, bending, lifting or exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally.

3. Requires the ability to meet all agency vaccine/health-related policies and guidance.

4. Requires the ability to pass the IDHS background check.

5. 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 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.

As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

• Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
• *Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour Work Schedules (as applicable)
• 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
• Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
• 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
• 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
• Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
• 10 Weeks Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
• 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
• Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
• Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
• A Pension Program

For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $5,246.00 - $8,180.00 per month

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Day shift
• Weekends as needed
• Choose your own hours

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Do you possess 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 intellectually and developmentally disabled, or other disabled patients?

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• Social work: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person