SOCIAL WORKER I (UPWARD MOBILITY TARGET TITLE)

Job title: SOCIAL WORKER I (UPWARD MOBILITY TARGET TITLE)

Company: State of Illinois

Job description: Agency: Department of Human Services
Closing Date/Time: 09/10/2021
Salary: $4,558 to $6,699 / month
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 2
Plan/BU: RC062

Collective Bargaining Agreement language applies to this requisition:
We are currently transitioning away from a paper application process to an electronic application process. This position has not been transitioned. Please follow the directions below when applying to this position.

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CMS100/B Employment Application and all applicable documentation should be submitted to the Agency contact listed below.

Posting Identification #

10-83-6562-30701-02

Position Overview

Under direct supervision, performs 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.

Job Responsibilities

1. Performs 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, applications for entitlement benefits and by facilitating active treatment groups, providing education on mental illness, recovery, and wellness with the goal of improving engagement in treatment and motivation for recovery. Participates in the development and implementation of curriculum for active treatment groups under direction of clinical supervision and consultation with other health care professionals. Escorts patients to PSR program.

2. Completes documentation to reflect assigned patients’ progress in the clinical record, including group and patient progress notes, attendance data, and other documentation. Contributes information to the unit treatment team, regarding patient progress towards treatment goals, for input into the treatment planning process.

3. Interviews patients, families, and community referral sources to gather information for psychosocial assessments. In consultation with more experienced social workers, prepares assessment in report form, identifying social service needs and strengths for the purpose of treatment planning. Participates in clinical supervision to build assessment skills and treatment planning expertise.

4. Serves as a member of the Psycho-Social Rehabilitation Program multi-disciplinary treatment team. At request of treatment team, assists in organizing provision of basic patient social work services to patients such as one-to-one engagement efforts, counseling, and assistance with homework assignments, with the goal of enabling patients to learn effective coping mechanisms. Participates in clinical supervision to build upon clinical skills and expertise. Receives periodic training related to psychiatric treatment from more experienced social workers and clinical supervisor.

5. Assists patients with application for entitlements by gathering information, supporting documentation, and assists with forms for Medicaid and Social Security applications. Contributes documentation of entitlement application process for incorporation into the discharge summary.

6. 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.

This class is included as an Upward Mobility Program credential title.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Requires extensive knowledge of the theories and assumptions underlying the social work field.

Work Hours: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, M-F
Work Location: Division of Mental Health, McFarland Mental Health Center, Psychological Rehabilitation Services, 901 E Southwind Rd Springfield, IL 62703-5125
Agency Contact: DHS.MCFARLAND.JOBS@ILLINOIS.GOV

ATTN: AMBER CARLSON

Job Function: Social Services

DHS Mission Statement – IDHS serves families in need all 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.

CANDIDATES MUST SUBMIT A SEPARATE BID FORM (as applicable) AND CMS-100/B FOR EACH POSTED VACANCY APPLIED FOR.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

DO NOT APPLY ONLINE. DHS.MCFARLAND.JOBS@ILLINOIS.GOV

Current State Employees:

• Seeking a Promotion – Submit an Official Position Vacancy

and Employment Application (version dated 9/2020 or after) to the Agency Contact address listed above.

• Older versions of the

will not be graded or returned to applicants. * Failure to complete and submit the new
(version dated 9/2020 or after) will result in your application being rejected.

• Seeking a Transfer – Submit an Official Position Vacancy

, , and Employment Application (version dated 9/2020 or after) to the Agency Contact address listed above.

• A separate Bid form and Application is required for each Posting Identification#/Job Requisition ID # or your bid will be rejected.
• Failure to complete and submit the new

version (dated 9/2020 or after) will result in your application being rejected.

• Seeking a Reduction – Submit an Official Position Vacancy

and Employment Application (version dated 9/2020 or after) to the Agency Contact address listed above.

• A separate Bid form and Application is required for each Posting Identification#/Job Requisition ID # or your bid will be rejected.
• Failure to complete and submit the new

(version dated 9/2020 or after) will result in your application being rejected.

Former State Employees:

• Submit an Official Position Vacancy

and Employment Application (version dated 9/2020 or after) to the Agency Contact address listed above.

• A separate Bid form and Application is required for each Posting Identification#/Job Requisition ID # or your bid will be rejected.
• Failure to complete and submit the new

(version dated 9/2020 or after) will result in your application being rejected.

Non-State Employees:

• Submit a

Employment Application (version dated 9/2020 or after) and official college transcripts (where applicable) to the Agency Contact address listed above.

• Documentation is required for each Posting/Bid ID or your application(s) will be rejected.
• Failure to complete and submit the new

version (dated 9/2020 or after) will result in your application being rejected.

Expected salary: $4558 – 6699 per month

Location: Springfield, IL

Job date: Sat, 28 Aug 2021 22:51:57 GMT


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