Job Information
Illinois Department of Human Services Social Worker II (Option SS - Bilingual Spanish Speaking) in Chicago, Illinois
This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/11974149
Location:Elgin, IL, US, 60123
Job Requisition ID:38689
Agency:Department of Human Services
Closing Date/Time:06/25/2024
Anticipated Salary (Eff 7/1/24) \$6,005-\$9,069/month (\$72,060-\$108,828/year) + bilingual pay\ Job Type:Salaried\ County:Kane\ Number of Vacancies:1\ Plan/BU:RC063
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. Communicates in Spanish to those individuals who do not read or speak English.
Job Responsibilities
- Administers 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.
- Develops and implements treatment strategies and conducts active treatment/psychoeducational interventions/groups, conducts patient and family counseling sessions.
- Works as a member of a social service team providing coverage and participates in utilization reviews/peer reviews.
- Engages with Community Providers Services for future placement based on the needs of patients.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Work Hours:8:00am-4:00pm, Tues-Sat or Sun-Thurs Candidate\'s Choice
FTP F/G\ Work Location:750 S State St, Elgin, Illinois, 60123
Division of Mental Health
Elgin Mental Health Center
Forensic Treatment Program/Unfit to Stand Trial\ 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:
- 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>
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