Residential Care Worker Trainee

Jacksonville, FL - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 48048 - 62940

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Requisition ID:50555

Opening Date: 10/02/2025
Closing Date: 10/16/2025
Agency:Department of Human Services
Class Title:RESIDENTIAL CARE WORKER TRAINEE - 38279
Skill Option:None
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Salary $4004-$5245/month ($48048-$62940/year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Morgan
Number of Vacancies: 5
Bargaining Unit Code:RC009 Institutional Employees AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:

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.

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 top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Position Overview

Under immediate supervision for a period of three (3) to eighteen (18) months participates in a trainee program designed to prepare trainees to work effectively with students with visually impaired and/or multiple disabilities attending Illinois School for the Visually Impaired (ISVI). Successfully completes assignments in the care and training of ISVI students under close supervision. Participates in job orientation which introduces and acquaints the trainee with the philosophy policies objectives and programs of the Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) and ISVI the total educational and social programs and the residential units the personnel system and conditions of employment the kind and nature of supportive services to students and the physical layout of campus. Assists in and travels with students to ensure the safe transit of students to and from school home classes and activities on and off campus. Attends staff meetings where students progress is evaluated.

Essential Functions

For a period of three (3) to eighteen (18) months participates in a trainee program designed to prepare trainees to work effectively with students with visually impaired and/or multiple disabilities attending Illinois School for the Visually Impaired (ISVI).
Successfully completes assignments in the care and training of ISVI students under close supervision.
Participates in job orientation which introduces and acquaints the trainee with the philosophy policies objectives and programs of the Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) and ISVI the total educational and social programs and the residential units the personnel system and conditions of employment the kind and nature of supportive services to students and the physical layout of campus.
Assists in and travels with students to ensure the safe transit of students to and from school home classes and activities on and off campus.
Attends staff meetings where students progress is evaluated.
Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires knowledges skills and mental development equivalent to an A.A. (associates) degree in childcare sociology or human services ORRequires two (2) years of experience in the care and supervision of children as could be gained in a day care facility or a Head Start Program.

Conditions of Employment

Requires ability to travel.
Must meet all Illinois School for the Visually Impaired health and safety requirements.
Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.

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

Work Hours:Various shifts see below.

6 Weeks of classroom training 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Monday through Friday; Additional on the job training as needed on each of the following shifts (up to 3 weeks in each shift listed below):

12:30am-8:30am 6:30am-2:30pm 2:30pm- 10:30pm 4:30pm-12:30am

(1 pos/ Unit 2: Purple Relief/ Shift #4) - 4:30 pm-12:30 am (2 days); 2:30 pm-10:30 pm (2 days); 8:30 am-4:30 pm (2 days); Rotating Days Off

Week 1: Sun/Mon: 4:30 PM12:30 AM Tues/Wed: 2:30 PM-10:30 PM Thur/Fri: OFF Sat: 8:30 AM-4:30 PM

Week 2: Sun: 8:30 AM-4:30 PM Mon/Tues: 4:30 PM12:30 AM Wed/Thur: 2:30 PM-10:30 PM Fri/Sat: OFF

Week 3: Sun/Mon: OFF Tues/Wed: 4:30 PM12:30 AM Thur/Fri: 2:30 PM-10:30 PM Sat: 8:30 AM-4:30 PM

Week 4: Sun: 8:30 AM-4:30 PM Mon/Tues: OFF Wed/Thur: 4:30 PM12:30 AM Fri/Sat: 2:30 PM-10:30 PM

Week 5: Sun/Mon: 2:30 PM-10:30 PM Tues/Wed: OFF Thur/Fri: 4:30 PM12:30 AM Sat: 8:30 AM-4:30 PM

Week 6: Sun: 8:30 AM-4:30 PM Mon/Tues: 2:30 PM-10:30 PM Wed/Thur: OFF Fri/Sat: 4:30 PM12:30 AM

(1 pos/ Unit 2: Khaki/Purple Relief/ Shift #10) - 2:30 pm-10:30 pm (2 days); 4:30 pm-12:30 am (2 days); 8:30 am-4:30 pm (2 days); Rotating Days Off

Week 1: Sun: 8:30 AM-4:30 PM Mon/Tues: 2:30 PM-10:30 PM Wed/Thur: 4:30 PM-12:30 AM Fri/Sat: OFF

Week 2: Sun/Mon: OFF Tues/Wed: 2:30 PM-10:30 PM Thur/Fri: 4:30 PM-12:30 AM Sat: 8:30 AM-4:30 PM

Week 3: Sun: 8:30 AM-4:30 PM Mon/Tues: OFF Wed/Thur: 2:30 PM-10:30 PM Fri/Sat: 4:30 PM-12:30 AM

Week 4: Sun/Mon: 4:30 PM-12:30 AM Tues/Wed: OFF Thur/Fri: 2:30 PM-10:30 PM Sat: 8:30 AM-4:30 PM

Week 5: Sun: 8:30 AM-4:30 PM Mon/Tues: 4:30 PM-12:30 AM Wed/Thur: OFF Fri/Sat: 2:30 PM-10:30 PM

Week 6: Sun/Mon: 2:30 PM-10:30 PM Tues/Wed: 4:30 PM-12:30 AM Thur/Fri: OFF Sat: 8:30 AM-4:30 PM

(1 pos/ Unit 2: Khaki Pod/ Shift #11) - 4:30 pm-12:30 am; Rotating Days Off

Week 1: Sun/Mon/Tues: 4:30 PM-12:30 AM Wed/Thur: OFF Fri/Sat: 4:30 PM-12:30 AM

Week 2: Sun/Mon/Tues/Wed: 4:30 PM-12:30 AM Thur/Fri: OFF Sat: 4:30 PM-12:30 AM

Week 3: Sun/Mon/Tues/Wed/Thur: 4:30 PM-12:30 AM Fri/Sat: OFF

Week 4: Sun/Mon: OFF Tues/Wed/Thur/Fri/Sat: 4:30 PM-12:30 AM

Week 5: Sun: 4:30 PM-12:30 AM Mon/Tues: OFF Wed/Thur/Fri/Sat: 4:30 PM-12:30 AM

Week 6: Sun/Mon: 4:30 PM-12:30 AM Tues/Wed: OFF Thur/Fri/Sat: 4:30 PM-12:30 AM

(1 pos/ Unit 2: Green Relief/ Shift #16) - 2:30 pm-10:30 pm (2 days); 4:30 pm-12:30 am (2 days); 8:30 am-4:30 pm Weekends; Rotating Days Off

Week 1: Sun: 8:30 AM-4:30 PM Mon/Tues: 2:30 PM-10:30 PM Wed/Thur: 4:30 PM-12:30 AM Fri/Sat: OFF

Week 2: Sun/Mon: OFF Tues/Wed: 2:30 PM-10:30 PM Thur/Fri: 4:30 PM-12:30 AM Sat: 8:30 AM-4:30 PM

Week 3: Sun: 8:30 AM-4:30 PM Mon/Tues: OFF Wed/Thur: 2:30 PM-10:30 PM Fri/Sat: 4:30 PM-12:30 AM

Week 4: Sun/Mon: 4:30 PM-12:30 AM Tues/Wed: OFF Thur/Fri: 2:30 PM-10:30 PM Sat: 8:30 AM-4:30 PM

Week 5: Sun: 8:30 AM-4:30 PM Mon/Tues: 4:30 PM-12:30 AM Wed/Thur: OFF Fri/Sat: 2:30 PM-10:30 PM

Week 6: Sun/Mon: 2:30 PM-10:30 PM Tues/Wed: 4:30 PM-12:30 AM Thur/Fri: OFF Sat: 8:30 AM-4:30 PM

(1 pos/ Unit 2: Green Pod/ Shift #17) - 4:30 pm-12:30 am; Rotating Days Off

Week 1: Sun/Mon/Tues: 4:30 PM-12:30 AM Wed/Thur: OFF Fri/Sat: 4:30 PM-12:30 AM

Week 2: Sun/Mon/Tues/Wed: 4:30 PM-12:30 AM Thur/Fri: OFF Sat: 4:30 PM-12:30 AM

Week 3: Sun/Mon/Tues/Wed/Thur: 4:30 PM-12:30 AM Fri/Sat: OFF

Week 4: Sun/Mon: OFF Tues/Wed/Thur/Fri/Sat: 4:30 PM-12:30 AM

Week 5: Sun: 4:30 PM-12:30 AM Mon/Tues: OFF Wed/Thur/Fri/Sat: 4:30 PM-12:30 AM

Week 6: Sun/Mon: 4:30 PM-12:30 AM Tues/Wed: OFF Thur/Fri/Sat: 4:30 PM-12:30 AM

Work Location:658 E State St Jacksonville Illinois 62650

Division of Rehabilitation Services

Illinois School for the Visually Impaired

Residential Services

Agency Contact:

Posting Group: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)
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)
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: INSTRUCTIONS

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State employees should include temporary assignment in the application profile. Temporary assignment verification forms can be uploaded to the Additional Documents section.

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Required Experience:

Intern

Job Requisition ID:50555Opening Date: 10/02/2025Closing Date: 10/16/2025Agency:Department of Human ServicesClass Title:RESIDENTIAL CARE WORKER TRAINEE - 38279Skill Option:NoneBilingual Option:NoneSalary: Anticipated Salary $4004-$5245/month ($48048-$62940/year)Job Type: SalariedCategory:Full TimeCou...