SUPPORT SERVICE COORDINATOR I

Illinoiscomptroller; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 53,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery at the Illinois Department of Human Services seeks a Support Service Coordinator I for the Elizabeth Packard Mental Health Center in Springfield to oversee grounds maintenance, plantings, and related tasks. You will serve as lead worker and coordinate equipment and ground improvements.

Responsibilities include mowing, weed control, snow removal, and safe handling of pesticides, with a focus on maintaining campus grounds and supporting residential

Qualifications

• Requires completion of High School or equivalent.
• Two years of experience in a support service function to which assigned.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an applicator/operator spray license within 90 days of employment.
• Ability to work after business hours, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to pass the IDHS background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and directs seeding, planting, and trimming of trees and shrubbery.
• Serves as designated lead worker.
• Directs removal of snow and ice from walks, porches, driveways and parking areas.
• Directs application of insecticides, pesticides and herbicides on grounds.
• Coordinates use of equipment such as mowers, chain saws, tractors.
• Moves equipment around grounds as needed.
• Performs other duties within scope of duties.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

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To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under My Documents → Additional Documents section for each application.

Any questions on Reasonable Accommodations can be directed to Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at [e-mail] or call [phone] for further information and to request or discuss an accommodation.

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Job Requisition ID:58262

OpeningDate:08/24/2026
Closing Date: 09/04/2026
Agency:Department of Human Services
Class Title:SUPPORT SERVICE COORDINATOR I - 44221
Skill Option:None
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $4,375 - $6,051 per month ($52,500 - $72,612 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
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.

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Position Overview

The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is seeking to hire a Support Service Coordinator I for the Elizabeth Packard Mental Health Center located in Springfield, Illinois to monitor and direct the seeding, planting and trimming of trees and shrubbery. Serves as designated lead worker. Directs sodding and minor earth grading involved in soil erosion control and the improvement and maintenance of grounds and roadsides. Mows and trims lawns, kills weeds, removes snow and ice, and performs minor street repairs. Delivers drugs, food and equipment to residential buildings and equipment in the Administration Building.

Essential Functions

• Monitors and directs the seeding, planting, and trimming of trees and shrubbery.
• Serves as designated lead worker.
• Directs the removal of snow and ice from walks, porches, driveways and parking areas.
• Directs the application of insecticides, pesticides and herbicides applicable to the grounds.
• Coordinates the use of equipment such as lawn mowers, chain saws, tractors, etc.
• Directs the movement of equipment here on grounds from one location to another.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of High School.
• Requires two (2) years of experience, such as could be gained at the Support Service Provider level in one of the support service functional areas to which assigned.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires the ability to obtain and maintain an applicator/operator spray license within 90 days of employment.
• Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends and holidays.
• 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, 6:00am - 2:30pm, 1 hour unpaid lunch

Headquarter Location: 901 E Southwind Rd, Springfield, Illinois, 62703

Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery

Posting Group: Building, Fleet & Institutional Support; 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 of 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:

• 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)
• Benefit time modified for part-time, 12-hour, & non-standard 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 Bill®Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
• 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions

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