SOCIAL WORKER II (UPWARD MOBILITY)

Job title: SOCIAL WORKER II (UPWARD MOBILITY)

Company: State of Illinois

Job description: Agency: Department of Human Services
Opening Date: 11/18/21

Closing Date/Time: 12/03/2021
Salary: $5,047 – $7,530/Month
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC063

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 #

10-79-9294-31764

Position Overview

Under general supervision, and as a participating member of a Treatment Team, performs professional social work services in the treatment of mentally ill patients. These services include (among others) assessment, treatment, writing/submitting court reports, performing general case management, discharge planning and where indicated acting as a qualified examiner. Ensures compliance with Joint Commission, Central Management Services (CMS) and other agency standards and objectives. Serves on the Department and/or Hospital committees as necessary at Chicago-Read Mental Health Center.

Job Responsibilities

1. Completes comprehensive written social assessments using information from direct patient interviews, previous social histories and collateral sources for the purpose of developing a therapeutic alliance with the patient, formulating treatment and a discharge plan. Presents comprehensive social assessment at treatment planning meetings as part of the development of an integrated assessment of the patient and development of a master multi-disciplinary treatment plan for the patient. Writes court reports detailing patient’s progress for those who are under Court Jurisdiction. Ensures compliance with Joint Commission, Central Management Services (CMS) and other agency standards and objectives.

2. Provides case management (includes completing funding applications, psychoeducation for patient and family, acting as liaison between hospital and community agencies advocate for patient, etc.), patient therapy, family therapy and group therapies as directed by the master multi- disciplinary treatment plan for patients under his/her direct care and for patients on his/her unit in the case of group therapies. Presents information at treatment planning meetings regarding the efficacy of treatment interventions and presents recommendations for further treatment interventions as c1inically indicated.

3. Has a principle role and responsibility in the discharge planning process. In conjunction with the multi-disciplinary treatment team, develops discharge plans to appropriate clinical and social needs as identified in assessment and treatment process and in collaboration with community agencies. Completes necessary details to actualize desired discharge plan and completes the Social Work Section of the discharge summary and other collateral discharge paperwork.

4. May be asked to act as qualified examiner responsible for evaluating, making clinical assessments, completing certificate and testifying in court when necessary. Acts as liaison to mental health court by assuring that all petitions and certificates are completed and submitted according to hospital policy. Ensures that reaffirmations are competed as required by the mental health code.

5. Completes all documentation of assessments, treatment and discharge planning according to hospital policy and mental health code requirements.

6. Serves on the Department and/or Hospital committees as necessary.

7. 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 supplemented by one year of professional social work experience in the evaluation and treatment/habilitation of mentally ill, developmentally disabled, or other disabled patients.

• 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.
• Requires a working knowledge of the employing agency’s rules and regulations covering the social work field.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires the ability to meet all agency vaccine/health-related policies and guidance.

Work Hours: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, Mon-Fri
Work Location: DMH/Chicago Reed MH Center/B South, 4200 N Oak Park Ave Chicago, IL 60634-1417
Agency Contact:

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

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Current State Employees:

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

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• 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: $5047 – 7530 per month

Location: Chicago, IL

Job date: Fri, 19 Nov 2021 23:50:08 GMT


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