SOCIAL WORKER I (UMP)

Job Requisition ID: 42939 

Opening Date: 11/14/2024
 Closing Date/Time: 12/02/2024​
Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: SOCIAL WORKER I - 41411 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None 
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $5,423 - $8,070 per month ($65,076 - $96,840 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC062

 

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 42939

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Position Overview

The Division of Mental Health is seeking to hire a Social Worker 1 for the Elizabeth Packard Mental Health Center located in Springfield, Illinois to perform beginning level social work duties in the Psycho-Social Rehabilitation (PSR) program and on Treatment Units.  Assists with providing active treatment to patients in PSR and on treatment units, including psychosocial assessments, patient counseling, and applications for entitlement benefits.  Completes documentation to reflect assigned patients’ progress. Interviews patients, families, and community referral sources to gather information for psychosocial assessments. Serves as a member of the Psycho-Social Rehabilitation Program multi-disciplinary treatment team.  Receives periodic training related to psychiatric treatment from more experienced social workers and clinical supervisor.

Essential Functions

• Performs beginning level social work duties in the Psycho-Social Rehabilitation (PSR) program and on Treatment Units.
• Completes documentation to reflect assigned patients’ progress in the clinical record, including group and patient progress notes, attendance data, and other documentation.
• Interviews patients, families, and community referral sources to gather information for psychosocial assessments.
• Serves as a member of the Psycho-Social Rehabilitation Program multi-disciplinary treatment team.
• Assists patients with application for entitlements by gathering information, supporting documentation, and assists with forms for Medicaid and Social Security applications.
• 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.

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