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SOCIAL WORKER II (UMP)

Springfield, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 14 Nov 2024

💰 $108,828/yr($72,060/yr – $108,828/yr)

About the role

Job Requisition ID: 42941

Opening Date: 11/15/2024
Closing Date/Time: 12/02/2024
Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: SOCIAL WORKER II - 41412
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $6,005 - $9,069 per month ($72,060 - $108,828 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC063

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

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 42941

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Position Overview

The Division of Mental Health is seeking to hire a Social Worker II for the Elizabeth Packard Mental Health Center located in Springfield, Illinois to provide social work services for a unit. Completes comprehensive social histories, social assessments and investigations. Performs extensive casework in the role of Treatment Coordinator for adult forensic patients. Conducts individual, group and family therapy on behalf of the patients. Develops, designs, implements and evaluates treatment plans. Serves as a member of various Performance Improvement Teams and is a member of the Social Work Services Committee.

Essential Functions

Provides social work services for the unit.
Performs extensive casework in the role of Treatment Coordinator for adult forensic patients.
Serves as a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team.
Prepares referral placement packets of patients, confirms records, reports and consents are completed.
Serves as a member of various performance improvement teams and is a member of the social work services committee.
Receives in-service and on-the-job training designed to enhance abilities.
Performs other duties as required or assigned 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 year of professional social work experience in the evaluation and treatment/habilitation of mentally ill, developmentally disabled, or other disabled persons.

*This class is included as an Upward Mobility Program credential title.