SUPPORT SERVICE WORKER

State of Illinois•Proviso Township, IL

6d•$45,864 - $58,380•Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Mental Health is seeking to hire a Support Service Worker for the Madden Mental Health Center located in Hines, Illinois to perform tasks in one or several areas of the Dietary Department on an assigned shift. Assists in the preparation and serving of food, distributes food to patient areas. Cleans and maintains sanitation of the kitchen and related areas. Sweeps and mops and assists in cleaning dishwashing area and cleans equipment after each use.

Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of High School supplemented by six (6) months experience in the support service functional area to which assigned.
Requires the ability to complete an ANSI accredited food handler course and obtain a Food Handlers certification within 30 days of employment.
Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.

Nice To Haves

A Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended.

Responsibilities

Performs tasks in one of the several areas on an assigned shift of the Dietary Department.
Assists in the preparation and serving of food.
Cleans and maintains sanitation of the kitchen and related areas.
Operates dishwasher, pot and pan machine, mixers, can openers, disposals, coffee makers, toasters, and any other kitchen utensils.
Distributes food to patient areas.
Maintains records of items removed from storage areas and stock workstations with supplies after each meal service.
Cuts cakes, pies, and gelatin molds according to specifications/portions.
Cleans and sanitizes work areas after each job assignment, including special cleaning instructions.
Participates in all Department of Human Services (DHS) and Madden Mental Health Center (MMHC) mandatory training.
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)