IVH-Q SOCIAL WORKER II (UMP)

Job Requisition ID: 43208 
 Closing Date/Time: 12/23/2024​
Agency: Department of Veterans' Affairs
Class Title: SOCIAL WORKER II - 41412 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None 
Salary: $6,005 - $8,678/Monthly; CBA language applies; Anticipated starting salary $6,005/monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Adams
Number of Vacancies: 3
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.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

 

Posting Identification Number 43208

 

 

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.

 

Essential Functions

• Provides professional social work services to residents through the casework process with personal problems related to retirement, aging, and separation from their home communities.
• In compliance with Medicare and HIPAA regulations, provides individual and/or group psychotherapy services, to enable each resident to live in the least restrictive environment possible.
• Assesses and identifies residents’ psychosocial/emotional needs utilizing the Minimum Data Set and participates in quarterly/annual care plan meetings as needed.
• Prepares social history and other consents and releases on all newly admitted residents for use by the interdisciplinary team to provide information regarding personal/family history of mental health issues, spirituality, and strengths.
• Serves as a resource person to Social Service Program Planners and provides training/in-services as needed.
• 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 (1) year of professional social work experience in the evaluation and treatment/habilitation of mentally ill, developmentally disabled, or other disabled persons.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers licensed clinical social worker.
• Extensive knowledge coordinating the treatment and goals for assigned caseload, including those of an advanced complexity level.
• One (1) of experience performing and/or assisting with crisis intervention/conflict resolution.
• One (1) year of experience preparing complex written and oral reports.
• Working knowledge of the theories and assumptions underlying the social work field.
• Working knowledge of basic principles and techniques in the social work field.
• Working knowledge of the employing agency’s rules and regulations covering the social work field.
• Working knowledge of creating and implementing therapeutic training programs.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires the ability to pass a background check.
• Requires the ability to pass a drug screen and pre-employme