Support Service Worker

Support Service Worker

We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome.

The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Further, federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Sponsorship for employment is not provided for visa status.

To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant's wage or salary history.

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. 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.

Minimum Qualifications: 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.

Work Hours: Rotating schedule, see below: (1 vacancy) 11:00 am - 7:00 pm; 30 min unpaid lunch Dietary Week 1: Sun & Fri off Week 2: Wed & Thu off Week 3: Mon & Sat off

Headquarter Location: 1200 S 1st Ave, Hines, Illinois, 60141 Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery Madden Mental Health Center Dietary Work County: Cook

About the Agency: The Illinois Department of Human Services uplifts individuals and communities across Illinois. Our mission is to respond to the needs of all people in Illinois so they can lead healthy, safe, and enriched lives. Our values are the principles that guide us as we work to remove systemic barriers and create lasting opportunities with Compassion, Accessibility, Responsibility, and Equity.

As a State of Illinois employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following: 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) Benefit time modified for part-time, 12-hour, & non-standard 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)

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.