Social Worker II 

Date:  Feb 27, 2025

Location:  Hines, IL, US, 60141

Job Requisition ID:  45059

Closing Date/Time: 03/13/2025​
Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: SOCIAL WORKER II - 41412 
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $6,005 - $8,678 per month ($72,060 - $104,136 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 2
Plan/BU: RC063

Posting Identification Number 45059

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 Mental Health is seeking to hire a Social Worker II for the Madden Mental Health Center located in Hines, Illinois to administer highly responsible and professional social work principles and techniques in the evaluation, problem identification and treatment of adults manifesting complex emotional and psycho-social disorders on an assigned unit; determines and develops sources of information to facilitate treatment. Evaluates community provider services for future placement. Develops treatment strategies and evaluates group, individual and family counseling. Provides consultation to community agencies.

Essential Functions

• Administers highly responsible and professional social work principles and techniques in the evaluation, problem identification and treatment of adults manifesting complex emotional and psycho-social disorders on an assigned unit.
• Determines and develops sources of information to facilitate treatment.
• Evaluates community provider services for future placement in light of needs of individual patients.
• Develops treatment strategies and evaluates group, individual and family counseling.
• Completes documentation in the clinical record in accordance with hospital policy and Joint Commission standards.
• Makes referrals to appropriate Linkage Case Management and Assertive Community teams and community agencies, Intermediate Care Facilities and other professionals considering patients level of care and aftercare needs.
• Provides consultation to community agencies, other professionals, families, and other Division of Mental Health (DMH)/Developmental Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) facilities regarding appropriate services for patients.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a master’s degree in social work from a recognized college or university supplemented by one (1) year of professional social work experience in the evaluation and treatment/habilitation of mentally ill, developmentally disabled, or other disabled persons.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires the ability to physically restrain patients as necessary to prevent injury to patient or others.
• 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: 8:00am - 4:00pm, Monday-Friday, 30-minute unpaid lunch

Pavilion 6
Work Location: 1200 S 1st Ave, Hines, Illinois, 60141

Division of Mental Health

Madden Mental Health Center

Social Services
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 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

Must apply through external site: SOCIAL WORKER II (UMP) Job Details | State of Illinois