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SUPPORT SERVICE WORKER

Park Forest, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 6 Jul 2026

💰 $58,380/yr($45,864/yr – $58,380/yr)

About the role

Job Requisition ID: 57015

Opening Date: 07/09/2026
Closing Date: 07/22/2026
Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: SUPPORT SERVICE WORKER - 44238
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $3,822-$4,865/month ($45,864-$58,380/year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 4
Bargaining Unit Code: RC009 Institutional Employees, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:

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

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Position Overview

The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Support Service Worker for the Ludeman Developmental Center located in Park Forest, Illinois to perform routine housekeeping functions, maintaining the cleanliness and sanitary environment of assigned areas and on an assigned shift. Operates a variety of cleaning machines and equipment. Reports supply shortages and equipment repairs to the supervisor.

Essential Functions

Performs routine housekeeping functions.
Performs manual tasks such as dusting, polishing, and cleaning furniture woodwork, vents, fixtures and equipment, washing windows, cleaning window-sills inside and outside.
Operates equipment and materials in daily function.
Responsible for maintaining a clean and sanitary environment to ensure that sanitation standards are met.
Performs routine repetitive unskilled manual tasks associated with Dietary, Support Services and Laundry on an assigned area and an assigned shift.
Functions interchangeably with other housekeeping personnel.
Reports items needing repairs such as electrical equipment, plumbing, etc.
Maintains adequate housekeeping supplies.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reason