Social Worker II (Ump)

Chicago, IL - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 74904 - 108252

Posted on: 2 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Requisition ID:53054

Opening Date: 01/30/2026
Closing Date: 02/13/2026
Agency:Department of Human Services
Class Title:SOCIAL WORKER II (41412)
Skill Option:UMP Credential
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $6242 - $9021 per month ($74904 - $108252 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:RC063 Professional Employees EducatorsJuvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinatorsand Physicians 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.

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

The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is seeking to hire a Social Worker II for the Chicago-Read Mental Health Center located in Chicago Illinois to perform professional social work services in the treatment of mentally ill patients on an assigned unit. These services include (among others) assessment treatment writing/submitting court reports performing general case management discharge planning and where indicated acting as a qualified examiner. Ensures compliance with Joint Commission Central Management Services (CMS) and other agency standards and objectives. Serves on the Department and/or Hospital committees as necessary at Chicago-Read Mental Health Center.

Essential Functions

Performs professional social work services in the treatment of mentally ill patients on an assigned unit.
Provides case management (includes completing funding applications psychoeducation for patient and family acting as liaison between hospital and community agencies advocate for patient etc.) patient therapy family therapy and group therapies as directed by the master multi- disciplinary treatment plan for patients under his/her direct care and for patients on his/her unit in the case of group therapies.
Has a principle role and responsibility in the discharge planning process.
Serves on the Department and/or Hospital committees as necessary at Chicago-Read Mental Health Center.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Conditions of Employment

Requires the ability to utilize office equipment including personal computers.
Requires the ability to obtain and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification.
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: Monday - Friday 30-minute unpaid lunch; various shifts see below:

Choice of: 7:00am-3:00pm 7:30am-3:30pm 8:00am-4:00pm 8:30am-4:30pm or 9:00am-5:00pm including 1 late day per week - choice of: 11:00am-7:00pm 12:00pm-8:00pm or 1:00pm-9:00pm.

Social Work Unit: A-North
Headquarter Location: 4200 N Oak Park Ave Chicago Illinois 60634

Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery

Chicago-Read Mental Health Center

Social Work
Work County: Cook
Agency Contact:
Posting Group: Social Services

About the Agency:

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)

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: 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 at UMP 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.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

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Job Requisition ID:53054Opening Date: 01/30/2026Closing Date: 02/13/2026Agency:Department of Human ServicesClass Title:SOCIAL WORKER II (41412)Skill Option:UMP CredentialBilingual Option:NoneSalary: Anticipated Salary: $6242 - $9021 per month ($74904 - $108252 per year)Job Type: SalariedCategory:Ful...