Social Worker II (Ump)
Job Location:
Kankakee, IL - USA
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Job Summary
Job Requisition ID:59031
Opening Date:09/29/2026
Closing Date:10/13/2026
Agency:Department of Human Services
Class Title:SOCIAL WORKER II (41412)
Skill Option:UMP Credential
Bilingual Option:None
Salary:Anticipated Salary: $6460 - $9337 per month ($77520 - $112044 per year)
Job Type:Salaried
Category:Full Time
Number of Vacancies:1
Bargaining Unit Code:RC063 Professional Employees EducatorsJuvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinatorsand Physicians AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:
Work Hours: See below:
Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm working one early shift (choice of: 6:00am - 2:30pm or 6:30am - 3:00pm) one late shift (choice of 12:00pm - 8:30pm or 12:30pm - 9:00pm or 1:00pm 9:30pm or 1:30pm - 10:00pm) and one weekend day (choice of Saturday or Sunday 8:00am - 4:30pm) per month with a 30-minute unpaid lunch. May need to work an extra early or late shift per month if needed. Unit #8/Social Services
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: Not available fully in office
Headquarter Location: 100 E Jeffery St Kankakee Illinois 60901
Division of Developmental Disabilities
Shapiro Center
Social Services
Work County: Kankakee
Agency Contact:
This position is a union position; therefore provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
While not requireda Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable titles that require specific coursework professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in theAdditional Documentssection of yourapplication. Failure to upload requested transcripts license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail fax hand delivery) will not be considered.
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion equity and dedication that define our state. Whether youre helping to improve schools protect our natural resources or support families in need youre part of something biggersomething that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career youre looking for we offer jobs that fit your life and your scheduleflexible 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.
The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Social Worker II for the Shapiro Center located in Kankakee Illinois to perform professional social work services in the treatment of individuals with intellectual disabilities on an assigned unit. These services include assessment treatment (individual and group therapy) general case management and discharge planning. Verifies compliance with Joint Commission Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMMS) and other agency goals standards and plans confirming good clinical care and individual safety. Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team for an assigned caseload. Ensures compliance with facility department and Public Health policies and procedures.
- Performs professional social work services in the treatment of individuals with intellectual disabilities on an assigned unit.
- Provides case management including completing funding applications and acting as liaison between the Shapiro Center and community agencies.
- Develops discharge plans with the interdisciplinary team individual and family according to the individuals clinical and social needs assessment and treatment process and in collaboration with community agencies.
- Participates in facility team meetings on a daily weekly semi-monthly and monthly basis.
- Prepares reports forms schedules and correspondence accurately and in a timely manner.
- Assists family/guardian with understanding financial information regarding services provided obtaining guardianship knowing their responsibilities as guardian and informing family/guardian of services provided at Shapiro Center and services provided by community agencies in conjunction with Shapiro Center.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
- Requires a masters degree in social work from a recognized college or university supplemented by one (1) year of professional social work experience in the evaluation and treatment/habilitation of mentally ill developmentally disabled or other disabled persons.
- This class is included as an Upward Mobility Program credential title.
- Requires the ability to physically restrain individuals as necessary to prevent injury to individual or others.
- Requires the ability to work after business hours weekends and holidays.
- Requires the ability to utilize office equipment including personal computers.
- Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties.
- Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
- Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
The Illinois Department of Human Services uplifts individuals and communities across Illinois. Our mission is to respond to the needs of all people in Illinois so they can lead healthy safe and enriched lives. Our vision is the future we are shaping with dignity and the well-being for everyone in Illinois. Our values are the principles that guide us as we work to remove systemic barriers and create lasting opportunities with Compassion Accessibility Responsibility and Equity.
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)
- Benefit time modified for part-time 12-hour & non-standard 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)
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
- GI BillTraining/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: title is within the Upward Mobility Program (UMP). General Program information can be found by clicking on theUpward Mobility Programlink or for specific title information atUMP Titles.To utilize upward mobility contractual rights for this position employees must apply internally and must upload a copy of the UMP grade notice to their application documents prior to submission. UMP grades can be uploaded to the Additional Documents OR Grade Documentation section of the application.
This position DOES NOT contain Specialized Skills (as that term is used in CBAs).
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
If you have questions about how to apply please see the following resources:
State employees: Detailed application instructions can be found in the Current Employee Guide at Application Procedures or by logging in to thecareer portalfor State employees and viewing the instructions onCompleting the Electronic Application.
Non-State employees: Detailed application instructions can be found in the External Applicant Guide at Application Procedures or from click Application Resources in the footer of every page of the website.
Use the Apply button at the top right or bottom right of the posting to begin the application process. If you are not already signed in you will be prompted to do so.
State employees should sign in via the Employee Login link in the top right of thehomepage in the blue ribbon to sign in to their career portal.
Non-State employees should click the Sign Up link in the top right of thehomepage in the blue ribbon to sign in to an existing external account or to create a new external account.
State employees should include temporary assignment in the application profile. Temporary assignment verification forms can be uploaded to the Additional Documents section.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your junk mail spam or other folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
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