SUPPORT SERVICE WORKER

Support Service Worker

We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome.

Position Overview: The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is seeking to hire a Support Service Worker for the Chicago-Read Mental Health Center located in Chicago, Illinois to perform housekeeping duties in various areas, including but not limited to, living rooms, patient rooms, offices, general reception areas, hallways, cafeteria, closets and bathrooms on an assigned shift. Operates a variety of cleaning machines and equipment; mops, sweeps, dusts, scrubs, etc. in assigned areas to ensure cleanliness and a safe, clean and sanitary environment for patients and staff.

Essential Functions: Performs housekeeping duties in various areas, including but not limited to, living rooms, patient rooms, offices, general reception areas, hallways, cafeteria, closets, and bathrooms on an assigned shift. Lifts up all trash for assigned areas and disposes in trash bins for pick-up. Checks equipment and reports safety hazards or repairs. Operates a variety of cleaning machines and equipment, such as vacuums, scrubbers, buffers, etc.

Minimum Qualifications: Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of High School supplemented by six (6) months experience in the support service functional area to which assigned.

Work Hours: Various shifts, see below: (1 vacancy) 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm; Wk 1: Off: Mon/Sat; Wk 2: Off: Sun/Fri; Repeats every 14 days; 30 min unpaid lunch, Housekeeping (1 vacancy) 7:00 am - 3:00 pm; Wk 1: Off: Tues/Sat; Wk 2: Off: Sun/Thurs; Repeats every 14 days; 30 min unpaid lunch.

Headquarter Location: 4200 N Oak Park Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60634 Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery Chicago-Read Mental Health Center Housekeeping Work County: Cook

About the Agency: The Illinois Department of Human Services uplifts individuals and communities across Illinois. Our mission is to respond to the needs of all people in Illinois so they can lead healthy, safe, and enriched lives. Our values are the principles that guide us as we work to remove systemic barriers and create lasting opportunities with Compassion, Accessibility, Responsibility, and Equity.

Benefits: As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes a pension program, competitive group insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision insurance, paid personal business days, paid sick days, paid vacation time, paid holidays, flexible work schedules, paid parental leave, deferred compensation program, optional pre-tax programs, federal public service loan forgiveness program eligibility, GI Bill® training/apprenticeship benefits eligibility for qualifying veterans, bilingual salary differential, and commuter savings program (Chicago only).