SUPPORT SERVICE WORKER

State of Illinois•Proviso Township, IL

4d•$45,864 - $58,380•Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is seeking to hire a Support Service Worker for the Madden Mental Health Center located in Hines, Illinois to serve as a housekeeper for the entire residential pavilions/units on an assigned shift. Cleans entire unit which also includes patient rooms, common areas, nurses’ station and pavilion offices. Checks and maintains all equipment used and reports any safety or repair needs. Hangs draperies and shower curtains on the assigned pavilion/unit. Assists in picking up soiled linens and replenishes shelves.

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 lift and/or push up to 60lbs with assistance.
Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
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

Serves as a housekeeper for the entire residential pavilions/units on an assigned shift.
Cleans the pavilions/unit’s laundry room by dusting tables, shelves, washing the interior and exterior of washers and dryers, emptying the lint trap/filters.
Checks and maintains all equipment used and reports any safety or repair needs.
Hangs draperies and shower curtains on the assigned pavilion/unit.
Assists in picking up soiled linens and replenishes shelves with clean linens in the designated areas.
Attends and participates in all required mandatory training.
Performs other duties as assigned or required that 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)