SOCIAL WORKER II (UMP)

Social Worker II (UMP)

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Date: Oct 16, 2026 Location: Chester, IL, US, 62233 Agency: Department of Human Services Class Title: SOCIAL WORKER II (41412) Skill Option: UMP Credential Bilingual Option: None Salary: Anticipated Salary: $6,460 - $9,757 per month ($77,520 - $117,084 per year) Job Type: Salaried Category: Full Time Number of Vacancies: 1 Bargaining Unit Code: RC063 Professional Employees, Educators, Juvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinators, and Physicians AFSCME Merit Comp Code: Work Hours : Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm; 30-minute unpaid lunch Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability : Not available, fully in office Headquarter Location : 1315 Lehman Dr, Chester, Illinois, 62233 Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery Chester Mental Health Center Clinical Services – Unit C Work County : Randolph Agency Contact : View email address on click.appcast.io

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. 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.

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Position Overview The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is seeking to hire a Social Worker II for the Chester Mental Health Center located in Chester, Illinois to perform 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.

Essential Functions Performs extensive casework in the role of Treatment Coordinator for patients in the rehabilitation program. 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. 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. 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 the ability to physically restrain patients as necessary to prevent injury to patient and others. Requires the ability to obtain and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate. Requires the ability to stoop, bend, lift or exert up to 20 pounds of force in performance of job duties. Requires the ability to physically access various worksites throughout the hospital for administrative and clinical duties. Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check. Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law. All conditions of employment listed 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 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 vision is the future we are shaping with dignity and the well-being for everyone in Illinois. 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.

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) Benefit time modified for part-time, 12-hour, & non-standard 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) Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)