Job Description

Job Requisition ID: 50544 

Opening Date: 10/03/2025
Closing Date: 10/17/2025
​Agency:  Department of Human Services
Class Title: SOCIAL WORKER IV - 41414 
Skill Option:  None 
Bilingual Option:  None
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $7,345 - $10,734 per month ($88,140 - $128,808 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC063
Merit Comp Code:  

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

While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the  Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.

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.

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.

Position Overview

Under the direction of the Statewide Director of Social Work, travels to conduct intensive, structured, on-site individual treatment plans and clinical reviews at Department of Human Services (DHS)/Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (DBHR) hospital social workers and social work directors and other clinical personnel to review and analyze person-specific and systemic barriers to discharge. Collaborates with local hospital staff to identify and evaluate appropriate and available DHS/DBHR operational and community resources. Provides in-service training for social workers and other staff. 

Essential Functions

• Under the direction of the Statewide Director of Social Work, travels to conduct intensive, structured, on-site individual treatment plans and clinical reviews at Department of Human Services (DHS)/Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (DBHR) hospitals in Illinois. 
• Prepares confidential clinical information in spreadsheet format for aggregated analysis. 
• Assists the Statewide Director of Social Work with formulation of regional and program design/expansion recommendations, incorporating the most effective and efficient utilization of state resources. 
• Conducts systemic, organized follow-up reviews onsite with local social workers/other DBHR clinicians and treatment teams to ensure recommendations are followed or amended as required by dynamic clinical and systemic circumstances. 
• Collaborates with local hospital staff to identify and evaluate appropriate and available DHS/DBHR operational and community resources for individuals receiving extended care and assist with liaising with said resources as needed.
• As an advanced level social worker, provides in-service training for social workers and other staff on civil and forensic utilization review processes. 
• 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 school of social work, supplemented by three (3) years of supervised post master’s clinical social work practice.
• Requires possession of a clinical social worker’s license from the Department of Professional Regulation.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires ability to travel statewide in the performance of job duties.
• Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
• Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.

* The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours:  Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm; 1-hour unpaid lunch

Work Location: 4200 N Oak Park Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60634

Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery

Clinical Operations

Social Work

Agency Contact:  [email protected]

Posting Group:  Social Services

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 vision is the future we are shaping with dignity and the well-being for everyone in Illinois. 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)
• Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time 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)

For more information about our benefits please follow this link: 

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 homepage in the blue ribbon. 

Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the 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 for State employees and review the 

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

State employees should include temporary assignment in the application profile. Temporary assignment verification forms can be uploaded to the Additional Documents section.

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]

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