Social Worker I
- Illinois Department of Human Services
- Chester, IL
- May 28, 2025
Job Description
https://illinois.jobs2web.com/job-invite/47456/
Job Requisition ID: 47456
Opening Date: 05/22/2025
Closing Date: 06/05/2025
Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: SOCIAL WORKER I - 41411
Skill Option: UMP Credential
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Salary: (7/1/25) $5,637 - $8,389 per month ($67,644 - $100,668 peryear)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Randolph
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC062
Position Overview
The Division of Mental Health is seeking to hire a Social Worker I for the Chester Mental Health Center located in Chester, Illinois to perform social work activities in the evaluation and intensive treatment of patients in a maximum-security psychiatric facility on an assigned shift, on an assigned unit. Prepares social history updates and completes updates. Attends and participates in Interdisciplinary Treatment Team meetings, writes treatment plans, obtains releases of information. Serves as a coordinating therapist to verify the treatment needs of the patients are met. Completes all documentation for assessments, master treatment planning and subsequent treatment plan monthly reviews, discharge staffing’s and discharge summaries.
Essential Functions
- Performs social work activities in the evaluation and intensive treatment of patients in a maximum- security psychiatric facility, on an assigned shift, on an assigned unit.
- Attends and participates in Interdisciplinary Treatment Team meetings.
- Completes all documentation for assessments, master treatment planning and subsequent treatment plan monthly reviews, discharge staffing’s and discharge summaries.
- Serves on various committees commensurate to the Social Worker function at Chester Mental Health Center.
- 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.
* This class is included as an Upward Mobility Program credential title.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
- Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
- Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.
* The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm; 30-minute unpaid lunch
Work Location: 1315 Lehmen Dr, Chester, Illinois, 62233-2542
Division of Mental Health
Chester Mental Health Center
Clinical Services
Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Social Services
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The Department of Human Services is one of Illinois' largest agencies, with more than 14,700 employees. Illinois created IDHS 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. IDHS is proud of its diversity, efficiency, and the services that the agency and its community partners provide to Illinois citizens.