SOCIAL WORKER II (UMP)

Social Worker II (Um)

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The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Social Worker II for the Ludeman Developmental Center located in Park Forest, Illinois to administer professional social work services involving the application of social work principles and techniques in the evaluation, problem identification and treatment of adults manifesting complex emotional and psycho-social disorders.

Determines and develops sources of information and services to facilitate client treatment. Essential functions include administering professional social work services involving the application of social work principles and techniques in the evaluation, problem identification and treatment of adults manifesting complex emotional and psycho-social disorders. Evaluates clinical problems of individuals. Develops treatment strategies and evaluates group, individual and family counseling sessions. As part of a treatment team, identifies options for best practice treatment interventions in lieu of restraint/seclusion. Evaluates community provider services for future placement in light of needs of individuals. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum qualifications require 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.

Conditions of employment include the ability to work after business hours, weekends and holidays. Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers. Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires the ability to physically restrain individuals as necessary to prevent injury to individual or others. Requires 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 are Monday - Friday, choice of 8:00am - 4:30pm or 8:30am - 5:00pm, working one Saturday or Sunday (12:30pm - 9:00pm) every 8 weeks, 1-hour unpaid lunch.

Headquarter location: 114 N Orchard Dr, Park Forest, Illinois, 60466 Division of Developmental Disabilities Ludeman Developmental Center Clinical and Behavioral Services Work County: Cook Agency contact: View email address on click.appcast.io

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.