Human Services Worker jobs in Illinois

Agency: Department of Human Services

Location: Dwight, IL, US, 60420

Opening Date: 4/12/2024

Closing Date: 4/25/2024

Salary: Anticipated Salary: $3,310 - $4,347 per month ($39,720 - $52,164 per year)

Job Type: Salaried

County: Livingston

Number of Vacancies: 1

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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. Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Posting Identification Number 36905

Position Overview

The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Support Service Worker for the Fox Developmental Center located in Dwight, Illinois to perform a variety of manual activities involved in the maintenance of grounds. Operates and performs simple maintenance of standard equipment and machinery, completes various housekeeping duties. Completes simple clerical records pertaining to activities performed. Works in other support service areas as needed. Aids craftsmen in the performance of their duties by carrying materials and equipment. Travels within and outside of the facility in the performance of duties.

Job Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of routine manual activities involved in the maintenance of grounds at the Center.
• Cleans and maintains window wells, service tunnels, sidewalks, stairs, and wheelchair accessible ramps.
• Operates and performs simple maintenance of standard equipment and machinery, including hand and power tools, equipment washing and minor maintenance of automotive equipment.
• Assists in moving equipment and supplies from one location to another at the facility.
• Works in other support service areas as needed.
• Completes simple clerical records pertaining to activities performed.
• 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

• Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends, and holidays.
• Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
• Requires the ability to perform heavy physical work.
• 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.

Work Hours: 7:00am - 3:00pm Monday - Friday

Fiscal and Support Services
Work Location: 134 W Main St, Dwight, Illinois, 60420

Division of Developmental Disabilities

Fox Developmental Center

Fiscal and Support Services
Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov

Posting Group: Building, Fleet & Institutional Support; Social Services

About the Agency:

The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need all 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.

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)

* Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time 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)
• 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: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

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:

• donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
• systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $3,310.00 - $4,347.00 per month

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Do you have knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of High School supplemented by six (6) months of experience in the support service functional area to which you were assigned?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: In person