Director of Social Work

Location: Chester, IL, US, 62233-2542

Job Requisition ID:  42947

Agency: Department of Human Services

Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015 

Skill Option: Special License - Social Worker/Clinical Social Worker 

Opening Date:  12/9/2024

Closing Date/Time: 12/24/2024

Salary: Anticipated Salary: $9,617 - $11,617 per month ($115,404 - $139,404 per year)

Job Type: Salaried

Category: Full Time 

County: Randolph

Work Hours:  Mon - Fri, 8:00am - 4:00pm; 30-minute unpaid lunch

Social Work
Work Location: 1315 Lehmen Dr, Chester, Illinois, 62233-2542 

Division of Mental Health

Chester Mental Health Center

Chief of Social Work

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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.

Position Overview

The Division of Mental Health is seeking to hire an energetic and detail-oriented Director of Social Work to plan, develop and administer the facility’s Social Work Services Program for adult individuals with mental illness located at Chester Mental Health Center, located in Chester, Illinois. The Chester Mental Health Center is designed to provide care and treatment for all adult males in the State of Illinois who require a greater degree of structure and security. Chester Mental Health Center strives to assist patients to achieve their full recovery potential and values culture, safety, recovery, efficiency, and quality.

Essential Functions

• Serves as Director of Social Work at Chester Mental Health Center.
• Serves as full-line supervisor.
• Attends weekly administrative meetings and clinical executive committee meetings to represent the social work discipline.
• Plans and implements the quality improvement procedures for the Social Work Department.
• Verifies continuity of care is provided to patients transferred to other state operated hospitals or discharged to the community.
• Plans and conducts in-service programs in the Social Work Department and for other professional and paraprofessional departments.
• 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 an accredited school of social work, supplemented by three (3) years of progressively responsible professional experience in a recognized social work services agency.
• Requires licensure by the Illinois Department of Finance and Professional Regulation as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) years of professional experience planning and implementing a social work services program for individuals with mental illness.
• Two (2) years of managerial experience in a public or private organization that delivers inpatient or outpatient psychiatric services.
• Two (2) years of professional supervisory experience.
• Two (2) years of professional experience performing social work activities in the evaluation and treatment of individuals.
• Two (2) years of professional experience assessing, developing and implementing training activities for a public or private organization.
• Three (3) years of professional experience communicating in oral and written form with internal and external stakeholders.
• One (1) year of proficiency in the use of the office equipment, including computers.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
• Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.
• Requires ability to work on-call, after business hours, weekends, and holidays.
• This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.

*All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

About the Agency

The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.

As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

• A Pension Program
• Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
• 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
• 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)

* Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)

• 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
• Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
• Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
• GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
• 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
• Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)

For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx