TRANSITION COORDINATOR

Illinoiscomptroller; Centralia (IL); On-site; USD 7,600 - 11,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Personal days

Sick days

Vacation days

Paid holidays

Flexible scheduling

Parental leave

Deferred compensation

Pre-tax programs

Loan forgiveness program

Bilingual premium

Job summary

Illinois Department of Human Services in Centralia, IL seeks a Social Worker IV at Murray Developmental Center to coordinate transition services, sign admissions, and supervise interdisciplinary teams. You will develop ISP plans, evaluate cases, and coordinate with guardians, courts, and community providers.

The role requires an MSW and a clinical social work license, with duties including therapy, pre-admission work, and discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work from a recognized school of social work.
• Three years of supervised post-master’s clinical social work practice.
• Clinical social work license from the Department of Professional Regulation.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Transition Coordinator for Interdisciplinary Teams at the Murray Developmental Center.
• Sign certificates of admission and maintain currency of admission status.
• Develop and sign Petitions for Judicial Admission; coordinate with guardians and courts.
• Lead social work services coordinating with community agencies and guardians.
• Perform formal and informal therapy and discharge/transition planning.

Job description

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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.

Sponsorship for Employment

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Job Requisition ID:57688

OpeningDate:08/24/2026
Closing Date: 09/04/2026
Agency:Department of Human Services
Class Title:SOCIAL WORKER IV (41414)
Skill Option:None
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $7,602 - $11,110 per month ($91,224 - $133,320 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Clinton
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC063 Professional Employees, Educators,Juvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinators,and 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. The posting window for internal applicants in accordance with applicable collective bargaining agreements has already passed. The system will only allow external applications for other means consideration at this time. Internal applicants who have already applied are not required to reapply externally for consideration at other means.

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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 Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Social Worker IV for the Murray Developmental Center located in Centralia, Illinois to serve as Transition Coordinator for services. Serves as a qualified examiner and signs certificates of admission; develops. Integrates, coordinates and monitors Individual Service Plans (ISP). Provides evaluation, testimony and coordination with courts regarding individuals subject to judicial admission, guardian issues, criminal situations. Coordinates with people served and/or guardians regarding administrative admission status. Performs highly responsible casework including program compliance assessments, pre-admission screenings, admissions, social evaluations and discharge/transition planning. Serves as transition coordinator lead for community agencies, public and private, providing consultations that enhance the knowledge of individuals who are intellectually disabled and the resources available to them. Serves as a lead worker.

Essential Functions

• Serves as a Transition Coordinator for Interdisciplinary Teams at the Center.
• Serves as the social work service coordinator for the Interdisciplinary teams.
• Serves as a qualified examiner and signs certificates of admission. Maintains currency of admission status, coordinates completion of and signs Petitions for Judicial Admission or completion of application for administrative admission.
• Serves as designated lead worker.
• Conducts formal and informal individual, group and family therapy.
• 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 school of social work supplemented by three (3) years of supervised post master’s clinical social work practice and possession of a clinical social worker’s license from the Department of Professional Regulation.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends, and holidays.
• Requires the ability to physically restrain individuals as necessary to prevent injury to individual or others.
• Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
• Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
• 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.

The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need 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)
  • 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 BillTraining/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
• 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions