SUPPORT SERVICE WORKER

State of Illinois•Rushville, IL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is seeking to hire a Support Service Worker for the Treatment and Detention Facility located in Rushville, Illinois to work in an assigned shift in the Dietary Department. Assists in the preparation and serving of food while overseeing residents. Cleans and maintains sanitation of the kitchen and related areas in coordination with residents. 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. Cleans and sanitizes various work areas throughout facility, including special cleaning instructions.

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.
Per P.A. 098-0566 – Requires ability to complete an ANSI Accredited food handling training course 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.

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 while overseeing residents.
Cleans and maintains sanitation of the kitchen and related areas in coordination with residents.
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.
Cleans and sanitizes various work areas throughout facility, including special cleaning instructions.
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)
Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time 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
Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)