Social Worker II

HCCSTL; Kankakee, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 6,500 - 9,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Department of Human Services in Illinois is seeking a Social Worker II for the Shapiro Center in Kankakee to provide professional social work services and discharge planning for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

You will work as part of an interdisciplinary team, handle case management, funding applications, and community agency coordination to ensure quality care and safety.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work from a recognized college or university.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Performs professional social work services in treatment of individuals with intellectual disabilities on an assigned unit.
• Provides case management, including completing funding applications and liaison between Shapiro Center and community agencies.
• Develops discharge plans with the interdisciplinary team according to clinical and social needs assessments and in collaboration with community agencies.
• Participates in facility team meetings and prepares reports, forms, and correspondence in a timely manner.
• Assists family/guardian with understanding financial information and services provided at Shapiro Center and by community agencies.
• Performs other duties within the scope of the listed responsibilities.

Skills

Professional social work

Case management

Discharge planning

Education

Master’s degree in social work

Job description

To be considered, applicants must apply through our official website:

Agency: Department of Human Services

Job Requisition ID:59031

Opening Date:09/29/2026

Closing Date: 10/13/2026

Salary: Anticipated Salary: $6,460 - $9,337 per month ($77,520 - $112,044 per year)

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.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com 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 you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible 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.

Posting Identification Number 59031

Position Overview

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.

Essential Functions

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a master’s 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 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.

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
Work Location:100 E Jeffery St, Kankakee, Illinois, 60901

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:

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