Job Overview
Agency : Department of Human Services
Opening Date/Time: 04/25/2022
Closing Date/Time: 05/06/2022
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $5,047 – $7,869 per month
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Randolph
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.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand
delivery) will not be considered.
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.
Posting Identification Number 10-78-14348
Position Overview
Under general supervision of the Unit Administrator and clinical direction of the Chief of Social Work, performs extensive casework in the role of Treatment Coordinator for patients in the rehabilitation program. Conducts individual and group therapy on behalf of the patients. Reviews social histories of admission; verifies social assessments are completed. Interviews assigned patients relatives and appropriate collateral resources Serves as a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team, develops, designs, implements and evaluates treatment plans. Serves as a member of various Performance Improvement Teams.
Job Responsibilities
- Performs extensive casework in the role of Treatment Coordinator for patients in the rehabilitation program. Attends treatment team meetings.
- Conducts individual and group therapy sessions on behalf of the patients, utilizing professional social work skills with the intent of successfully facilitating transfer to a less secure environment. Assesses responses to sessions and documents therapeutic responses according to standards and facility policy.
- Reviews social histories of admission to verify information is complete and accurate.
- Interviews assigned patients relatives and appropriate collateral resources to formulate and document a complex, comprehensive social assessment of patient.
- Serves as a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team, develops, designs, implements and evaluates treatment plans. Serves as a member of various Performance Improvement Teams and committees commensurate to the Social Workers function at Chester Mental Health Center.
- 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 persons.
- 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: Mon – Fri, 8:30am – 4:30pm
Work Location: 1315 Lehmen Dr Chester, IL 62233-2542
Chester Mental Health Center
Clinical Services – Unit A
Agency Contact:
Amy Cook
Email: Amy.Cook@Illinois.gov
Job Function: Social Services
About The Agency:
IDHS’ 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
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If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees [KS(1] and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid HERE [KS(2]
Non-State employees: on work.Illinois.gov – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.
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- Salary Offers $5,047 - $7,869 a month
