SUPPORT SERVICE WORKER

State of Illinois•Chester, IL

4d•$45,864 - $60,720•Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is seeking to hire a Support Service Worker for the Chester Mental Health Center located in Chester, Illinois to assist with the preparation and serving of food items for the patients at Chester Mental Health Center. Performs cleaning and maintenance work in the food service area. Assists with the stocking of food items.

Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of High School supplemented by six months experience in the support service functional area to which assigned.
Ability to complete an ANSI Accredited food handler course and obtain a Food Handlers certification within 30 days of employment.
Ability to perform heavy physical labor and to push/pull carts to transport items lifting more than 75 pounds with assistance.
Ability to pass the IDHS background check.
Ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.

Responsibilities

Assists with the preparation and serving of food items for the patients at Chester Mental Health Center.
Performs cleaning and maintenance work in the food services area.
Assists with the stocking of food items.
Instructs or directs other workers assigned to the dietary department in preparation of food items.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Benefits

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)
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
Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)