Support Service Worker

Agency: Department of Human Services

Location: Alton, IL, US, 62002-5012

Opening Date: 3/29/2024

Closing Date: 4/11/2024

Salary: Anticipated Salary: $3,310 - $4,522 per month ($39,720 - $54,264 per year)

Job Type: Salaried

County: Madison

Number of Vacancies: 3

***MUST APPLY ONLINE ***

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 required, a 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 the Additional Documents section of your application. 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. Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Posting Identification Number 36476

Position Overview

The Division of Mental Health is seeking to hire a Support Service Worker for the Alton Mental Health Center located in Alton, Illinois to perform simple and routine tasks in various areas of the Dietary Services. Assists with preparation and serving of food items for the patients; performs cleaning and maintenance work in the food service area. Serves or dishes prepared food by established quantity size onto trays. Lifts and carries food items.

Job Responsibilities

• Performs simple and routine tasks in various areas of the Dietary Services.
• Serves or dishes prepared food by established quantity size onto trays following menu for patient.
• Performs routine food service tasks in the kitchen.
• Lifts and carries food items from carts to freezer, from freezer to shelving and from preparation area to carts for transportation to other work areas and cases of food supplies weighing up to 100lbs with assistance.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of High School supplemented by six (6) months experience in the Support Service functional area to which assigned.

Conditions of Employment

• Per P.A. 098-0566, requires the ability to complete a food handling course and obtain a Food Handlers certification within 30 days of employment.
• Requires the ability to perform heavy physical work, lifting and pushing up to 100lbs. with assistance.
• Requires the ability to stand for an extended period of time.
• Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
• 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.

Work Hours: various shifts, see below.

(1 Vacancy) Week 1 Sat & Sun Off, 6AM-2:30PM Mon–Fri

Week 2 Sun & Thurs Off, 6AM-2:30PM Mon-Wed & Fri, 7AM-3:30PM Sat

Week 3 Mon & Sat Off, 7AM-3:30PM Sun, 6AM-2:30PM Tues-Fri

(1 Vacancy) Week 1 Sun & Thurs Off, 6AM-2:30PM Mon-Wed & Fri 7AM-3:30PM Sat

Week 2 Mon & Sat Off, 7AM-3:30PM Sun, 6AM-2:30PM Tues-Fri

Week 3 Sat & Sun Off, 6AM-2:30PM Mon–Fri

(1 Vacancy) Week 1 Sat & Sun Off, 11AM-7:30PM Mon-Fri

Week 2 Sun & Thur Off, 11AM-7:30PM Mon-Wed & Fri, 7AM-3:30PM Sat

Week 3 Mon & Sat Off, 7AM-3:30PM Sun 11AM-7:30PM Tues–Fri

Work Location: 4500 College Ave, Alton, Illinois, 62002-5012

Division of Mental Health

Alton Mental Health Center

Fiscal, Support & Environmental Services – Dietary Department

Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@illinois.gov

Posting Group: Building, Fleet & Institutional Support; Social Services

About the Agency:

The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need all 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 Work Schedules (as applicable)
• 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
• Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
• 10 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

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:

• donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
• systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $3,310.00 - $4,522.00 per month

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid orientation
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Rotating weekends

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Do you have knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of High School supplemented by six (6) months of experience in the Support Service functional area to which assigned?

Ability to Relocate:

• Alton, IL 62002: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person