Job Requisition ID: 48422
Opening Date: 07/30/2025
Closing Date: 08/12/2025
Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015
Skill Option: Special License - Social Worker/Clinical Social Worker
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $9,403 - $11,081 per month ($112,836 - $132,972 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Union
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Gubernatorial (Management Bill) Exclusion from RC063 Collective Bargaining Coverage

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

The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire an energetic and detail-oriented Chief of Social Work to plan, develop and administer the facility’s Social Work Services Program for adult individuals with mental illness, dual diagnoses or developmental disabilities, located at the Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center in Anna, Illinois. The Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center strives to provide equitable access to social/human services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Requires a master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited school of social work, supplemented by three (3) years of progressively responsible professional experience in a recognized social work services agency.
• Requires licensure by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Three (3) years of professional experience planning and implementing a social work services program for individuals with mental illness or dual diagnoses.
• Two (2) years of managerial experience in a public or private organization that delivers inpatient or outpatient psychiatric services.
• Two (2) years of professional experience performing social work activities in the evaluation and treatment of individuals.
• Two (2) years of professional experience assessing, developing and implementing training activities for a public or private organization.
• Three (3) years of professional experience communicating in oral and written from with internal and external stakeholders.
• Two (2) years of professional experience developing and interpreting policies and procedures for a public or private organization.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• 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 the ability to work on-call, after business hours, weekends, and holidays.
• Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including computers.
• Requires the ability to travel in the performance job duties.
• All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
  Work Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:00am - 4:30pm; 1-hour unpaid lunch
  Work Location: 1000 N Main St, Anna, Illinois, 62906
  Division of Developmental Disabilities
  Choate Mental Health & Developmental Center
  Social Work Services
  Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@illinois.gov
  Posting Group: Leadership & Management; Social Services

• Serves as the Chief of Social Work for the Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center.
• Serves as full line supervisor.
• Serves as Clinical Administrative Officer/Professional Discipline Head for the Social Work Services Professional Group.
• Develops and implements evidence-based and recovery oriented nonmedical treatments that are offered to individuals.
• Collaborates with the Training Coordinator.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.