Social Worker III

Agency: Department of Human Service

Location: Springfield, IL, US, 62703

Opening Date: 8/30/2024

Closing Date: 9/13/2024

Salary: Anticipated Salary: $6,339 - $9,178 per month ($76,068 - $110,136 per year)

County: Sangamon

Number of Vacancies: 1

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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.

Posting Identification Number: 40932

Position Overview

The Division of Mental Health is seeking to hire a position to perform professional social work duties as a Disruptive Disorders Clinical Specialist for children, adolescents, and families who need assistance through the Children’s Behavioral Health Care Portal, specifically targeting children & adolescents experiencing disruptive, impulse-control, and conduct disorders with explosive/aggressive behaviors. This position provides technical assistance for specialized mental health service programs; conducts assessments of individuals and families, provides clinical consultation and coordinates linkage to statewide programs; and collaborates with inter-agency team members and completes reports and documentation.

Job Responsibilities

• Serves as the statewide Disruptive Disorders Clinical Specialist for children and adolescents seeking assistance through the Children’s Behavioral Health Care Portal.
• Evaluates and researches system factors ensuring a familiarity with the etiology, phenomenology, and treatment for children and adolescents with disruptive, impulse-control, and conduct disorders with explosive/aggressive behaviors.
• Serves as key team member, collaborating with the inter-agency staffing group and sharing information with key partners as permitted by consent and interagency agreements, with the goal of overcoming barriers to obtaining behavioral health services for children/youth and families.
• Completes required reports for case files and prepares summary reports for supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of 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/habitation of mentally ill, developmentally disabled, or other disabled persons.
• Requires licensure as a Clinical Social Worker by the Department of Professional Regulation.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties.

*All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm, 1-hour unpaid lunch
Work Location: 600 E Ash St, Springfield, Illinois, 62703

Division of Mental Health

Child & Adolescent Services

Children’s Behavioral Health Care Portal

Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov

Posting Group: Social Services

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

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $76,068.00 - $110,136.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Loan forgiveness
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Pediatrics
• Psychiatry

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Do you possess 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/habitation of mentally ill, developmentally disabled, or other disabled persons?
• Do you possess a licensure as a Clinical Social Worker by the Department of Professional Regulation?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $76,068 - $110,136