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.

Date: Oct 7, 2026 Location: Jacksonville, IL, US, 62650 Opening Date: 10/13/2026 Closing Date: 10/26/2026 Agency: Department of Human Services Class Title: SUPPORT SERVICE WORKER - 44238 Skill Option: None Bilingual Option: None Salary: Anticipated Salary: $3,822-$4,865/month ($45,864-$58,380/year) Job Type: Salaried Category: Full Time Number of Vacancies: 2 Bargaining Unit Code: RC009 Institutional Employees, AFSCME Merit Comp Code: Work Hours : Various shifts, see below. (2 vacancies) Alternating shifts every week 6am-2pm; 11am-7pm; Monday-Friday Position's schedule follows the school calendar; summer work may be available but is not guaranteed. Employees may utilize accrued paid benefit time during the summer if available.

Headquarter Location : 125 S Webster Ave, Jacksonville, Illinois, 62650 Division of Rehabilitation Services Illinois School for the Deaf K-8/Food Services/Dining Work County : Morgan Agency Contact : View email address on click.appcast.io

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Position Overview The Division of Rehabilitation Services is seeking to hire a Support Service Worker at the Illinois School for the Deaf located in Jacksonville, Illinois. Under general supervision performs routine service tasks in the kitchen, dining room or other dietary areas. Assists in mealtime functions, i.e., serving prepared meals on the serving line or on individual plates. Assists in kitchen preparing vegetables and other foodstuffs for cooking, i.e., peels vegetables, cleans poultry, portions out fruits and desserts. Assists in washing pots and pans. Assists in maintaining the physical inventory of coolers, freezers, and dry goods.

Essential Functions Performs routine service tasks in the kitchen, dining room or other dietary areas. Assists in mealtime functions, i.e., serving prepared meals on the serving line or on individual plates. Assists in kitchen preparing vegetables and other foodstuffs for cooking, i.e., peels vegetables, cleans poultry, portions out fruits and desserts. Assists in maintaining the physical inventory of coolers, freezers, and dry goods. Performs other 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 supplemented by six (6) months experience in the support service functional area to which assigned. Conditions of Employment Per P.A. 098-0566 Requires ability to complete a food handling training course and obtain a Food Handler's certificate within 30 days of employment. 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)