SUPPORT SERVICE WORKER

Job Requisition ID: 42422 
Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: SUPPORT SERVICE WORKER - 44238 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None 

 Opening Date: 11/13/2024

Closing Date/Time: 11/26/2024

Salary: Anticipated Salary: $3,553 - $4,521 per month ($42,636 - $54,252 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Kankakee
Number of Vacancies: 7
Plan/BU: RC009

 

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  42422 

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Position Overview

The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Support Service Worker for the Shapiro Center located in Kankakee, Illinois to perform routine, repetitive unskilled manual tasks associated with support services at Shapiro Center on an assigned shift. Performs support service functions in dietary, laundry, housekeeping, exterior building/campus clean-up and/or clothing service. Participates in meal preparation, care of clothing or cleaning. Completes dietary, clothing and housekeeping services according to Accreditation Council on Services or People with Developmental Disabilities (ACDD), Healthcare Financing Administration (HCFA) and Public Health requirements. Performs simple clerical record keeping tasks pertaining to activities performed.

Essential Functions

• Performs routine, repetitive unskilled manual tasks associated with support services at Shapiro Center on an assigned shift.

• Exercises safety precautions in the use and handling of supplies, tools and equipment.

• Performs simple clerical record keeping tasks pertaining to activities performed.

• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifica