Social Worker IV

Location: Chicago, IL, US, 60608-1245

Job Requisition ID:  43763

Agency: Department of Human Services

Class Title: SOCIAL WORKER IV - 41414

Skill Option: None

Bilingual Option: None

Opening Date: 12/19/2024

Closing Date/Time: 01/03/2025

Salary: Anticipated Salary $7,066-$10,326/month ($84,792-$123,912/year)

Job Type: Salaried

Category: Full Time

County: Cook

Work Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:30am-5pm; 1 hour unpaid lunch

Work Location: 1950 W Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, Illinois, 60608-1245

Division of Rehabilitation Services

Illinois Center for Rehabilitation and Education-Roosevelt

Social Services

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 Rehabilitation Services is seeking to hire a Social Worker IV for the Illinois Center for Rehabilitation & Education – Roosevelt to conduct therapy and counseling services, including psychoeducational groups, and counseling with students and parents/guardians with consultation from supervisor or consulting psychiatrists and other doctors. This position coordinates student social service entitlements and directly works with students and families on a regular basis regarding students trust funds, weekly home visits, medical trips, student vacation breaks, and coordination of consulting services. The Social Worker IV serves as a lead worker to lower-level staff and plans and conducts in-service training for staff. This position serves as a qualified examiner for admission, participates in ICRE-R admissions, case management, individualized educational plans (IEP), and discharge meetings.

Essential Functions

As a social worker for the Illinois Center for Rehabilitation and Education – Roosevelt (ICRE – R) conducts therapy and counseling services, including psychoeducational groups, and counseling with students and parents/guardians with consultation from supervisor or consulting psychiatrists and other doctors.
Coordinates student social service entitlements, including Social Security Administration benefits, medical insurance, transportation services, housing placement, and home services.
Directly works with students and families on a regular basis regarding students trust funds, weekly home visits, medical trips, student vacation breaks, and coordination of consulting services.
Serves as designated lead worker to lower-level staff.
Serves as a qualified examiner for admission, participates in ICRE-R admissions, case management, individualized educational plans (IEP), and discharge meetings.
Plans and conducts in-service training for staff.
Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a master's degree in social work from a recognized school of social work supplemented by three (3) years of supervised post master's clinical social work practice.
Requires licensure as a clinical social worker (LCSW) from the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation.

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 Professional Educator License Type 73 School Social Work endorsement from ISBE.
*The conditions of employment listed here 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