Social Worker IV Salary $5,683.00 - $8,783.00 Monthly Location Livingston County, IL Job Type Full-Time Department Corrections Job Number IDOC 29-85-18-0042 Closing 1/11/2019 4:00 PM Central Description of Duties/Essential Functions Under direction of the Assistant Warden of Programs (Senior Public Service Administrator), conducts facility on-site clinical reviews; combines considerable responsibilities that are diagnostic, consultative, clinical and confidential in nature. Conducts structured evaluations and reviews of diagnostic and treatment considerations of individuals who have discharge barriers; signs petitions for commitments and involuntary admissions; utilizes independent judgment to evaluate treatment plans and their implementation for offenders to ensure that care meets the offender's goals; receives clinical oversight from the Northern Region Mental Health Administrator. Minimum Requirements Requires a master's degree in social work from a recognized school of social work supplemented by three 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. Requires thorough knowledge of the theories and assumptions underlying the social work field. Requires ability to make clinical judgments regarding a recipient's competency and defend same in court testimony. Requires ability to prepare complex written and oral reports. Work Hours & Location/Agency Contact WORK HOURS : 8am-4pm Monday through Friday with Saturday/Sunday off LOCATION: PONTIAC CORRECTIONAL CENTER, 700 W. LINCOLN ST., PONTIAC, IL 61764 AGENCY CONTACT : ELAINE RENTZ, HR REP, PONTIAC CORRECTIONAL CENTER, 700 W. LINCOLN ST., PONTIAC, IL 61764 PHONE: 815/842-2816 X 2407. FAX: 815/842-9079. HOW TO APPLY : CURRENT STATE EMPLOYEES : SUBMIT AN OFFICIAL POSITION VACANCY BID FORM AND NEW VERSION OF THE CMS 100 EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION (dated April 2018 or later) TO THE AGENCY CONTACT LISTED ABOVE. APPLICANT MUST BE DEEMED QUALIFIED OR HAVE SUBMITTED A PROMOTIONAL APPLICATION TO CMS TO RECEIVE A QUALIFYING GRADE PRIOR TO THE CLOSING OF THE POSTING PERIOD. AN APPLICATION IS REQUIRED FOR EACH POSTING/BID ID OR YOUR BID WILL BE REJECTED. FORMER STATE EMPLOYEES : SUBMIT AN OFFICIAL POSITION VACANCY BID FORM AND NEW VERSION OF THE CMS 100 EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION (dated April 2018 or later) TO THE AGENCY CONTACT LISTED ABOVE. NON STATE CANDIDATES : PLEASE SEE INFORMATION BELOW FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO APPLY. DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THIS AGENCY. How to Apply This position may require a current grade from Central Management Services (CMS), Division of Examining and Counseling, to be deemed qualified and available for employment consideration. For more information, please refer to the Work4Illinois website at Work.Illinois.Gov and select 'Application Procedures'. Additional information may also be obtained from the Agency Contact listed above or by contacting CMS, Division of Examining and Counseling at Work4Illinois@Illinois.gov or (217) 782-7100, (217) 785-3979 (TDD/TTY), (800) 526-0844 (TTY Only). Additional Documentation for Social Worker Iv: These documents are in PDF format and can be viewed using . NOTE: Salary amounts shown are only to be used as a guide; actual salary will be determined at the time of hire based on current salary plans and/or collective bargaining agreements, if applicable. BENEFITS FOR STATE EMPLOYEES State of Illinois employees may be eligible for a variety of benefits associated with their employment. From a comprehensive health and dental insurance program, to vacation and sick leave days and a generous retirement plan, the State of Illinois offers a competitive benefits program for state employees. To learn more about the benefits of state employment, please explore the links below: Healthcare Benefits: The State offers its employees a comprehensive health and dental program along with a wide array of supplemental insurance programs. Illinois has long been committed to providing employees with the best possible insurance benefits at the greatest possible value. Retirement Benefits: In addition to health and dental insurance programs, state employees are offered a generous pension program with options that can be tailored to meet employees' needs. Workplace Benefits: State employees may also be eligible for other benefits such as holidays, annual leave and sick leave. Visit our Illinois Benefits website to see a more detailed summary of other benefits which are available to state employees. Note: The above benefits are available to most state employees with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary, part-time and student worker positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits. Agency State of Illinois Address Stratton Office Building Springfield, Illinois, 62706 Phone (217) 782-7100 Website