SUPPORT SERVICE COORDINATOR I

Job Requisition ID: 59262 
Opening Date: 10/05/2026
Closing Date: 10/19/2026
Agency:  Department of Human Services
Class Title:  SUPPORT SERVICE COORDINATOR I - 44221 
Skill Option:  None  
Bilingual Option:  None
Salary:  Anticipated Salary: $4,375 - $5,803 per month ($52,500 - $69,636 per year)
Job Type:  Salaried
Category:  Full Time  
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:  RC009 Institutional Employees, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code: 
Work Hours : 7:00am - 3:00pm; 30-minute unpaid lunch; rotating days off:
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability : Not available, fully in office
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
Agency Contact : View email address on us.fitly.work  

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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.

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Position Overview

The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is seeking to hire a Support Service Coordinator I for the Chicago-Read Mental Health Center located in Chicago, Illinois to plan, schedule, and direct housekeeping functions on an assigned shift. Provides working coverage as staffing indicates and prioritizes actual work as to where and what to clean. Submits written reports to the supervisor documenting conditions, problems or special circumstances. Serves as designated lead worker. Attends DHS and Chicago-Read Mental Health Center (CRMHC) mandatory training and participates in specific housekeeping training to remain current with new housekeeping processes and procedures.

Essential Functions

• Plans, schedules and directs housekeeping functions on an assigned shift at Chicago-Read Mental Health Center.
• Instructs staff how to use equipment, proper housekeeping, and safety procedures.
• Serves as designated lead worker.
• Serves as a resource for questions/problems. 
• Distributes and requisitions supplies.
• Attends Department of Human Services (DHS) and Chicago-Read Mental Health Center (CRMHC) mandatory training and participates in specific housekeeping training to remain current with new housekeeping processes and procedures.
• Performs other above duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of high school. 
• Requires two (2) years of experience, such as could be gained at the Support Service Provider level in one of the support service functional areas to which assigned. 

Conditions of Employment

• Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers and various software programs including email.
• 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)

For more information about our benefits please follow this link: 

This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Detailed application instructions can be found in the Current Employee Guide at or by logging in to the for State employees and viewing the instructions on .

Non-State employees: Detailed application instructions can be found in the External Applicant Guide at or from – click in the footer of every page of the website.

Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of the posting to begin the application process. If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.

State employees should sign in via the Employee Login link in the top right of the homepage in the blue ribbon to sign in to their career portal. 

Non-State employees should click the Sign Up link in the top right of the homepage in the blue ribbon to sign in to an existing external account or to create a new external account.

State employees should include temporary assignment in the application profile. Temporary assignment verification forms can be uploaded to the Additional Documents section.

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

• View email address on us.fitly.work
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