IVH-Q SOCIAL WORKER II (UMP)

Job Requisition ID:  49046 
Closing Date/Time:  08/27/2025​
Agency:  Department of Veterans' Affairs
Class Title:  SOCIAL WORKER II - 41412 
Skill Option:  UMP Credential 
Bilingual Option:  None 
Salary:  $6,242 - $8,9021/Monthly; CBA language applies; Anticipated starting salary $6,242/monthly
Job Type:  Salaried
Category:  Full Time 
County:  Adams
Number of Vacancies:  3
Plan/BU:  RC063 Professional Employees, Educators,Juvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinators,and Physicians AFSCME

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Posting Identification Number 49046

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Essential Functions

• Provides professional social work services to residents through the casework process with personal problems related to retirement, aging, and separation from their home communities.
• In compliance with Medicare and HIPAA regulations, provides individual and/or group psychotherapy services, to enable each resident to live in the least restrictive environment possible.
• Assesses and identifies residents’ psychosocial/emotional needs utilizing the Minimum Data Set and participates in quarterly/annual care plan meetings as needed.
• Prepares social history and other consents and releases on all newly admitted residents for use by the interdisciplinary team to provide information regarding personal/family history of mental health issues, spirituality, and strengths.
• Serves as a resource person to Social Service Program Planners and provides training/in-services as needed.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a master's degree in social work from a recognized college or university supplemented by one (1) year of
  professional social work experience in the evaluation and treatment/habilitation of mentally ill, developmentally disabled, or
  other disabled persons.
• May require the School Social Worker Endorsement from the Illinois State Board of Education.
• When hiring from an open competitive list, candidates who are licensed clinical social workers may be preferred.
• This class is included as an Upward Mobility Program credential title.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of the theories and assumptions underlying the social work field.
• Working knowledge of basic principles and techniques in the social work field.
• Working knowledge of the employing agency's rules and regulations covering the social work field.
• One (1) year of experience preparing complex written and oral reports.
• One (1) year experience creating treatment plans.
• One (1) year experience preparing social history reports.
• One (1) year experience assisting with plans for behavioral changes.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires the ability to pass a background check.
• Requires the ability to pass a drug screen and pre-employment physical.
• Requires the ability to meet all agency vaccine/health-related policies and guidance.
• Requires ability acquire and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate.
• Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
• Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties.
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
• Overtime is a condition or employment, and you may be required to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

This title is within the Upward Mobility Program. General Program information can be found by clicking on the Upward Mobility Program link or for specific title information at UMP Title Descriptions . There are three categories of UMP titles: 1) certificate titles which require passing a written proficiency exam; 2) credential titles which require the possession of a specified college degree and/or licensure; and 3) dual titles for which a certificate may be earned by following either the certificate or credential pathway.

This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.

State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.

Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

• [email protected]
• [email protected]

About the Agency:
The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs is a state agency designed to empower veterans and their families to thrive. We do this by assisting them in navigating the system of federal, state, and local resources and benefits, providing long-term health care for eligible veterans in our Veterans’ Homes and partnering with other agencies and non-profits to help veterans address education, mental health, housing, employment, and other challenges. A career with the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs provides a rewarding and challenging opportunity for individuals. Working together, we create partnerships and experiences that engage and inspire our fellow co-workers and the veterans and their family members that we serve every day.