Associate Director Of Social Work
Associate Director Of Social Work
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Job Description
Job Requisition ID:45317
Opening Date:04/04/2025
Closing Date/Time:04/17/2025
Agency:Department of Human Services
Class Title:PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR 37015
Skill Option:Special License Social Worker/Clinical Social Worker
Bilingual Option:None
Salary:Anticipated Salary: $9413 $10825 per month $112956 $129900 per year)
Job Type:Salaried
Category:Full Time
County:Kane
Number of Vacancies:1
Plan/BU:None
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Posting Identification Number45317
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 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 toptier 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 Mental Health is seeking to hire an Associate Director of Social Work for the Elgin Mental Health Center located in Elgin Illinois. Directs and clinically supervises social work staff providing direct patient care clinical training and interdisciplinary consultation for the Unfit to Stand Trial (UST) and Community Psychiatric Services (CPS) programs. Develops coordinates and completes assessments data collection program planning development and implementation activities for assigned programs. Evaluates and monitors social work performance improvement activities for assigned programs. Serves as a member of the Hospital Executive Committee Governing Board and facility management committees. Serves as fullline supervisor.
Essential Functions
Serves as the Associate Director of Social Work.
Develops coordinates and completes assessments data collection program planning development and implementation activities for assigned programs; directs collection and analysis of data studies patterns and trends.
Serves as fullline supervisor.
Evaluates and monitors social work performance improvement activities for assigned programs.
Serves as a member of facility management committees.
Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires masters degree in Social Work from an accredited school of social work.
Requires three 3 years of progressively responsible professional experience in a recognized social work services agency working with individuals with mental illness and other cooccurring conditions.
Requires licensure by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Preferred Qualifications
Three 3 years of professional experience planning and implementing a social work services program for individuals with mental illness.
Two 2 years of managerial experience in a public or private organization that delivers inpatient or outpatient psychiatric services.
Two 2 years of professional supervisory experience.
Two 2 years of professional experience performing social work activities in the evaluation and treatment of patients.
Two 2 years of professional experience assessing developing and implementing training activities in a public or private organization.
Three 3 years of professional experience communicating in oral and written form with internal and external stakeholders.
One 1 year of basic proficiency in the use of office equipment including personal computers.
Conditions of Employment
Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
Requires ability to pass a drug screen for prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.
Requires the ability to work oncall after business hours weekends and holidays in case of emergency.
This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act 5 ILCS 420/4A et seq. requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 1509 Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.
*All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours:Mon Fri 8:00am 4:00pm; 30minute unpaid lunch
CPS Administration
Work Location:750 S State St Elgin Illinois 60123
Division of Mental Health
Elgin Mental Health Center
Social Work Department
Agency Contact:
Posting Group: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)
1025 Days of Paid Vacation time annually 10 days in year one of employment)
Personal Sick & Vacation rates modified for 12hour & parttime 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 PreTax 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:
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Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
