Location: Chester, IL, US, 62233-2542
Job Requisition ID: 37656
Agency: Department of Human Services
Opening Date: 5/21/2024
Closing Date/Time: 06/04/2024
Salary: Anticipated Salary (Effective 7/1/24): $3,553 - $4,703 per month ($42,636 - $56,436 per year)
Work Hours: various shifts, see below
(1 vacancy) 3:00pm - 11:00pm, Sunday/Monday off, Facility Wide
(1 vacancy) 3:00pm - 11:00pm, Friday/Saturday off, Facility Wide
(1 vacancy) 7:00am - 3:00pm, Friday/Saturday off, Unit C
(1 vacancy) 7:00am - 3:00pm, Wednesday/Thursday off, Facility Wide
(1 vacancy) 7:00am - 3:00pm, Tuesday/Wednesday off, Facility Wide
Work Location: 1315 Lehmen Dr, Chester, Illinois, 62233-2542
Division of Mental Health
Chester Mental Health Center
Housekeeping
Position Overview
The Division of Mental Health is seeking to hire a Support Service Worker for the Chester Mental Health Center located in Chester, Illinois to perform housekeeping, cleaning, and sanitation duties in assigned areas of the facility and on an assigned shift. Operates electrical, mechanical, or hand-operated tools, devices or machinery. Loads, unloads, distributes, and collects supplies. Reports (verbally or handwritten) need for supplies. Receives training and assists in training other workers in proper housekeeping and sanitation techniques. Lifts trash and disposes in trash bins for pickup.
Job Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
Conditions of Employment
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)
• 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 Department of Human Services is one of Illinois' largest agencies, with more than 13,000 employees and an annual budget of over $5.4 billion. Illinois created DHS in 1997, to provide our state's residents with streamlined access to integrated services, especially those who are striving to move from welfare to work and economic independence, and others who face multiple challenges to self-sufficiency.
DHS is proud of its diversity, efficiency, and the services that the agency and its community partners provide to Illinois citizens. Our mission is to reduce poverty and keep individuals and families out of the deep end of social service systems.
Upcoming Recruitment Events: https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=80790