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Location:Elgin, IL, US, 60123

Job Requisition ID:41213

Agency :Department of Human Services

Class Title:SOCIAL WORKER II - 41412\ Closing Date/Time:10/22/2024\ Salary:Anticipated Salary: \$6,005 - \$9,069 per month (\$72,060 - \$108,828 per year) + bilingual pay\ Job Type:Salaried\ Category:Full Time\ County:Kane\ Number of Vacancies:1\ Plan/BU:RC063

Posting Identification Number41213

Position Overview

The Division of Mental Health is seeking to hire a Social Worker II for the Elgin Mental Health Center located in Elgin, Illinois to administer professional social services involving the application of intake, treatment and discharge planning for adult patients manifesting complex psychiatric and psychosocial conditions. Manages a caseload of patients with various disabilities. Interviews patients, family and significant others to obtain pertinent psychosocial data for problems identification, evaluation and development of treatment goals and objectives. Communicates in Spanish to those individuals who do not read or speak English.

Essential Functions

• Administers professional social work services involving managing a caseload of patients with mental illness and other conditions.
• Determines and develops sources of information and services to facilitate patient treatment. Evaluates clinical problems of patients.
• Develops and implements treatment strategies and conducts active treatment/psychoeducational interventions/groups, conducts patient and family counseling sessions.
• Works as a member of a social service team providing coverage and participates in utilization reviews/peer reviews.
• Engages with Community Providers Services for future placement based on the needs of patients.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Work Hours:8:00am - 4:00pm 30 minute paid lunch, Tuesday - Saturday or Sunday - Thursday Candidates Choice\ Work Location:750 S State St, Elgin, Illinois, 60123

Division of Mental Health

Elgin Mental Health Center

Community Psychiatric Services Minimum Secure\ Agency Contact:<DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov>

Posting Group:Social Services

About the Agency:

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.

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)

• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility

• GI BillTraining/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans

• 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positio s

• Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)

For more information about our benefits please follow this link:<https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx>

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