SUPPORT SERVICE WORKER
State of Illinois Posted on 2022-11-23
| Salary | $3,105 – $4,242 a month |
|---|---|
| Location | Springfield, IL 62703 +1 location |
| Type | Full-time |
Job Description
Agency : Department of Human Services
Opening Date: 11/23/2022
Closing Date/Time: 12/08/2022
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $3,105 – $4,242 per month
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 2
Plan/BU: RC009
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.
While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV), a copy of your transcripts or diploma for any degrees earned and a copy of any applicable professional licenses is recommended and should be uploaded to the Additional Documents section of your application. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) before any offer can be extended.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Posting Identification Number 10-83-21083
Position Overview
The Division of Mental Health is seeking to hire a Support Service Worker for the McFarland Mental Health Center to perform various duties in Dietary Department assisting with the preparation of serving food items for the patients. Works on serving line during meals. Performs cleaning and maintenance work in the food service area. Assists with the stocking of food items. Sets cafeteria area up for meal service.
Job Responsibilities
- Performs various duties in Dietary Department assisting with the preparation of serving food items for the patients.
- Prepares fresh fruits, vegetables and cold items for patient meal trays using food safety techniques learned during Food Handler Certification.
- Works on serving line during meals.
- Operates and maintains pot/pan machine and conveyor dish machine.
- Using proper chemicals, detergents and sanitizing techniques, cleans and sanitizes surfaces of dietary work areas, service areas, equipment, counters, storage areas, floors, furnishings in the kitchen, dining area and operates dishwasher.
- Sets cafeteria area up for meal service by cleaning/sanitizing tray line surfaces, tables, chairs and floors.
- Lifts and carries dietary stock to storage areas, including weekly delivery’s and large BidBuy delivery’s weighing up to 35 lbs.
- 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 months experience in the Dietary Units.
Conditions of Employment
- Per P.A. 098-0566, requires ability to complete a food handling training course within 30 days of employment.
- Requires ability to lift up to 35 pounds and perform heavy physical work.
- Requires a valid driver’s license.
- Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
- Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.
- Requires ability to meet all agency vaccine/health-related policies and guidance.
Work Hours: 10:00am-6:00pm & 6:00am-2:00pm on weekends/holidays, RDO work every 3rd weekend
Work Location: 901 E Southwind Rd Springfield, IL 62703-5125
McFarland Mental Health Center
Division of Mental Health
Dietary – Dietary Services
Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov
Job Family: Facility/Fleet Management; Social Services
About the Agency:
The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.
- 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)
- 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
- Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
- 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually – (10 days in year one of employment)
- 10 Weeks Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Deferred Compensation Program – A supplemental retirement plan
- Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
- Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
- 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
- Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
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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:
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Company description:
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