Chief of Social Work (PSA Option 8S Social Worker/Clinical Social Worker)

Chief of Social Work (PSA Option 8S Social Worker/Clinical Social Worker)

https://illinois.jobs2web.com/job-invite/33061/

Date:  Dec 21, 2023

Location:  Joliet, IL, US, 60436

Job Requisition ID:  33061

Agency:  Department of Human Services

Posting ID: 10-85-33061

Opening Date:  01/10/2024
Closing Date/Time:  02/07/2024
Salary:  Anticipated Salary: $7,473 - $9,734 per month ($89,676 - $116,808 per year)
Job Type:  Salaried Full Time
County:  Will
Number of Vacancies:  1
Plan/BU:  Supervisory Exclusion 063

****A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING****

Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV), a copy of your transcripts or diploma for all degrees earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licensures to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) before any offer can be extended.  You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document in lieu of a Resume or CV.

Position Overview

The Division of Mental Health is seeking to hire an energetic and detail-oriented Chief of Social Work to administer and coordinate facility-wide social work services and to oversee and review clinical programming developed by lower-level Social Work staff providing direct patient care, clinical training, and interdisciplinary consultation. He/she will oversee consultation and training of staff to ensure clinical services are appropriate to the consumer population with acute mental health needs.

Job Responsibilities

1. Serves as the Chief of Social Work for the Joliet Inpatient Treatment Center (JITC).

2. Directs the development and coordination of assessments, data collection, program planning, and implementation activities.

3. Serves as full-line supervisor.

4. Determines a means for evaluating and monitoring social work performance improvement activities for the facility.

5. Serves as a member of the Hospital Executive Committee, Governing Board and facility management committees.

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

Minimum Qualifications

1. 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.

2. Requires licensure by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

Preferred Qualifications (in priority order)

1. Three (3) years of professional experience planning and implementing a social work services program for individuals with mental illness.

2. Two (2) years of professional experience performing social work activities in the evaluation and treatment of individuals.

3. Two (2) years of managerial experience in a public or private organization that delivers inpatient or outpatient psychiatric services.

4. Two (2) years of professional supervisory experience.

5. Two (2) years of professional experience assessing, developing and implementing training activities for a public or private organization.

6. Three (3) years of professional experience communicating in oral and written from with internal and external stakeholders.

7. One (1) year of basic proficiency in the use of office equipment, including computers.

Conditions of Employment

1. Requires the ability to work on-call, after business hours, weekends and holidays.

2. Requires ability to pass the IDOC background check.

3. Requires ability to pass a drug screen. On January 1, 2020, the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act made it legal for residents over the age of 21 to produce, consume and sell cannabis in Illinois. Please note that although the law has changed, the Department will continue to enforce the Department’s zero tolerance Drug Testing policy. The use of unauthorized drugs, including cannabis, by an employee, regardless of the position held is prohibited.

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

Work Hours:  Mon - Fri, 8:30am - 5:00pm
Work Location: 2848 McDonough St Joliet, IL 60436

Division of Mental Health

Joliet Inpatient Treatment Center (JITC)

Social Work Department
Agency Contact:  DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov
Job Family: Leadership & Management; Health Services; Social Services

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)
13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
12 Weeks Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
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

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