Social Worker III - Spanish Speaking

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Job Requisition ID: 58940 
Opening Date: 09/30/2026
Closing Date: 10/14/2026
Agency: Illinois Department of Human Services
Bilingual Option: Spanish
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $6,820 - $9,875 per month (81,840 - $118,500 per year) + Bilingual Pay
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
Number of Vacancies: 1
Work Hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri: 8:30am-4:30pm and Wed: 12:00pm-8:00pm; 30-minute unpaid lunch
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: Not available, fully in office
Headquarter Location: 1200 S 1st Ave, Hines, Illinois, 60141

Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery 

Madden Mental Health Center

Social Services
Work County: Cook
Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov

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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.

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Position Overview

The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is seeking to hire a Social Worker III for the Madden Mental Health Center located in Hines, Illinois. Using established work principles performs highly responsible and complex social work services on an assigned unit. Makes social assessment of persons admitted and from evaluation provides intensive services to persons with severe emotional and psycho-social disorders.  Serves as designated lead worker. Evaluates clinical problems for patients. Evaluates community provider services for future placement. Develops treatment strategies and evaluates group, individual and family counseling sessions. Communicates in Spanish to those individuals who do not read, write, or speak English.

Essential Functions

• Using established work principles performs highly responsible and complex social work services on an assigned unit.
• Evaluates clinical problems for patients.
• Evaluates community provider services for future placement in light of needs of individual patients.
• Develops treatment strategies and evaluates group, individual and family counseling sessions.
• Serves as designated lead worker.
• Communicates in Spanish to those individuals who do not read, write, or speak English.
• 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.
• Provides consultation to community agencies, other professionals, families, and other Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (DBHR)/Developmental Disabilities (DD) facilities regarding appropriate services for clients.
• 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 two (2) years of professional social work experience in the evaluation and treatment/habilitation of mentally ill, developmentally disabled, or other disabled persons. 
• Requires licensure as a Clinical Social Worker by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
• Requires ability to read, speak and write Spanish at a colloquial skill level.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires the ability to physically restrain patients as necessary to prevent injury to patient and others.
• Requires the ability to obtain and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate.
• Requires the ability to stoop, bend, lift or exert up to 20 pounds of force in performance of job duties.
• Requires the ability to physically access various worksites throughout the hospital for administrative and clinical duties. 
• 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.

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 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)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
• 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