SOCIAL WORKER II (UMP)

Governor of Illinois; Lincoln (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice is seeking a Social Worker II in Lincoln, IL, to provide professional social work services, manage a caseload, and address the needs of at-risk youth. This full-time position focuses on delivering treatment services and collaborating with families and community resources.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work required.
• At least 1 year of professional social work experience.
• Experience working with at-risk youth preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual and group therapy.
• Confers with parents and other stakeholders about treatment.
• Attends Quality Assurance meetings.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Treatment Planning

Communication

Assessment

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Electronic Medical Records (EMRs)

Job description

Job Requisition ID:47555

Opening Date: 06/09/2025
Closing Date: 06/23/2025
Agency:Department of Juvenile Justice
Class Title:SOCIAL WORKER II - 41412
Skill Option:UMP Credential
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/24) $6,242 a month; Full Range $6,242 - $9,427 a month
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Logan
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:RC063
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 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.

Position Overview:

The Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice is seeking to hire a Social Worker II for the Monarch Youth Center located in Lincoln, Illinois to administer professional social work services involving managing a caseload of youths with emotionally disturbed, developmentally disabled, and other conditions. Determines and develops sources of information and services to facilitate youth treatment. Interviews youth to obtain pertinent psychosocial data for problems identification, evaluation and development of treatment goals and objectives. The Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice encourages all qualified applicants to apply!

Essential Functions:

• Provides direct treatment services including individual and group therapy, crisis care, community re- integration issues related to aftercare planning and program support and guidance.
• Prepares routine treatment notes, summaries and progress reports concerning the youth individual performance and response to treatment.
• Confers with parents, caseworkers, court officials, juvenile justice aftercare staff and significant others in a youth's life for purpose of addressing treatment concerns and community reintegration issues related to parole planning.
• Works closely with the institutional security, medical, and clinical services personnel to monitor youth behaviors and to preserve the health safety and security of all staff.
• Provides crisis intervention to employees and youth. Serves as a member of the Crisis Intervention Team, and provides and directs services on an on-call basis.
• Attends Quality Assurance meetings, conducts staff meetings, program meetings and other meetings associated with mental health issues.
• 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 year of professional social work experience in the evaluation and treatment/habilitation of mentally ill, developmentally disabled or other disabled persons.
• Qualifying state employees in the employee Upward Mobility Program may complete combinations of specific proficiency tests and training programs leading to a certificate of proficiency in lieu of the state requirements for this classification.

Preferred Qualifications: (In Order of Significance):

• Prefers at least two (2) years experience working with adolescents in a juvenile or residential facility.
• Prefers at least two (2) years professional experience conducting various assessments for at-risk youth.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience implementing treatment plans for at risk youth.
• Prefers at least two (2) years experience providing individual, group, and family therapy to at-risk youth.
• Prefers at least two (2) years experience managing records, reports, and correspondence, functions for individuals assigned to your caseload.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of experience with computer systems, including electronic medical records (EMRs), data management platforms, and basic software such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of experience in clinical documentation, including developing comprehensive treatment plans for diverse mental health and behavioral concerns. Must have a basic working knowledge of creating behavior plans with measurable intervention techniques and the ability to complete clinically informed diagnostic and treatment notes in a timely manner.
• Prefers one (1) year workingknowledge of data entry, retrieval, analysis, and compliance with confidentiality regulations. Strong attention to detail and troubleshooting skills preferred.
• Prefers extensive knowledge of the theories and assumptions underlying the social work field requires working knowledge of basic principles and techniques in the social work field.
• Prefers working knowledge of the familiarity with rules and regulations covering the social work field in Illinois andthe ability to prepare complex written and oral reports.

Conditions of Employment:

• Requires the ability to pass an IDJJ/IDOC background check.
• Requires the ability to pass an IDJJ/IDOC drug screening.
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
• Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties.

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

About the Agency:

The mission of the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice (IDJJ) is to build youth skills and strengthen families by promoting community safety and positive youth outcomes. Over 900 staff members from across various departments—security, programming, education, mental health, and more—collaborate with the understanding that youth are physically, emotionally, and cognitively different from adults. The department provides extensive services to young people through a developmental, treatment-focused model of care that builds youth resiliency, engages families, and promotes community safety at the five youth facilities it operates across the state. IDJJ serves and houses approximately 150 youth and is responsible for approximately 500 youth on Aftercare in various Illinois’ communities.

Work Hours:Tues - Sat (Sun/Mon Off); Tues: 10A-6P; Wed: 10A-6P; Thurs: 10A-6P; Fri: 10A-6P; Sat: 8A-6P
Work Location:861 S State St Lincoln, IL 62656-2571
Agency Contact:IDJJ General Office
Email:[e-mail]
Posting Group:Social Services; Health Services; Public Safety

This title is within the Upward Mobility Program (UMP). General Program information can be found by clicking on the Upward Mobility Program link 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.

This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

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If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

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Non-State employees: onIllinois.jobs2web.com– click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

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