Social Worker II
Location: Alton, IL, US, 62002-5012
Job Requisition ID: 40085
Agency: Department of Human Services
Opening Date: 07/26/2024
Closing Date/Time: 08/08/2024
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $6,005 - $9,069 per month ($72,060 - $108,828 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
County: Madison
Number of Vacancies: 1
Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Work Location: 4500 College Ave, Alton, Illinois, 62002-5012
Division of Mental Health
Alton Mental Health Center
Medical Department/Social Work Department – Forensic Unit C
Position Overview
The Division of Mental Health is seeking to hire a Social Worker II for the Alton Mental Health Center located in Alton, Illinois. The incumbent will engage in professional social work services involving the application of social work principles and techniques in the evaluation, problem identification and treatment of forensically hospitalized adults manifesting complex emotional and psycho-social disorders. Gathers information and services to facilitate patient treatment and discharge. Serves as an advocate for the patient and as a resource for other members of the treatment team.
Job Responsibilities
- Engages in professional social work services involving the application of social work principles and techniques in the evaluation, problem identification and treatment of forensically hospitalized adults manifesting complex emotional and psycho-social disorders.
- Evaluates clinical problems of patients.
- Serves as an advocate for the patient and as a resource for other members of the treatment team.
- As part of a treatment team, identifies options for best practice treatment interventions in lieu of restraints/seclusions.
- 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.
- This class is included as an Upward Mobility Program credential title.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
- Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
- 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 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:
- A Pension Program
- Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
- 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
- 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
* Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)
- 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
- Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
- 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
- Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
- Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
- GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
- 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
- Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx