Date: Mar 28, 2024
Location: Alton, IL, US, 62002-5012
Job Requisition ID: 36476
Agency : Department of Human Services
Closing Date/Time: 04/11/2024
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $3,310 - $4,522 per month ($39,720 - $54,264 per year)
County: Madison
Number of Vacancies: 3
Plan/BU: RC009

Position Overview
The Division of Mental Health is seeking to hire a Support Service Worker for the Alton Mental Health Center located in Alton, Illinois to perform simple and routine tasks in various areas of the Dietary Services. Assists with preparation and serving of food items for the patients; performs cleaning and maintenance work in the food service area. Serves or dishes prepared food by established quantity size onto trays. Lifts and carries food items.
Job Responsibilities
1. Performs simple and routine tasks in various areas of the Dietary Services.
2. Serves or dishes prepared food by established quantity size onto trays following menu for patient.
3. Performs routine food service tasks in the kitchen.
4. Lifts and carries food items from carts to freezer, from freezer to shelving and from preparation area to carts for transportation to other work areas and cases of food supplies weighing up to 100lbs with assistance.
5. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
1. 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.
Conditions of Employment
1. Per P.A. 098-0566, requires the ability to complete a food handling course and obtain a Food Handlers certification within 30 days of employment.
2. Requires the ability to perform heavy physical work, lifting and pushing up to 100lbs. with assistance.
3. Requires the ability to stand for an extended period of time.
4. Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
5. Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
6. 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: various shifts, see below
(1 Vacancy) Week 1 Sat & Sun Off, 6AM-2:30PM Mon Fri
Week 2 Sun & Thurs Off, 6AM-2:30PM Mon-Wed & Fri, 7AM-3:30PM Sat
Week 3 Mon & Sat Off, 7AM-3:30PM Sun, 6AM-2:30PM Tues-Fri
(1 Vacancy) Week 1 Sun & Thurs Off, 6AM-2:30PM Mon-Wed & Fri 7AM-3:30PM Sat
Week 2 Mon & Sat Off, 7AM-3:30PM Sun, 6AM-2:30PM Tues-Fri
Week 3 Sat & Sun Off, 6AM-2:30PM Mon Fri
(1 Vacancy) Week 1 Sat & Sun Off, 11AM-7:30PM Mon-Fri
Week 2 Sun & Thur Off, 11AM-7:30PM Mon-Wed & Fri, 7AM-3:30PM Sat
Week 3 Mon & Sat Off, 7AM-3:30PM Sun 11AM-7:30PM Tues Fri

Work Location: 4500 College Ave, Alton, Illinois, 62002-5012
Division of Mental Health
Alton Mental Health Center
Fiscal, Support & Environmental Services Dietary Department
Agency Contact:
Posting Group: Building, Fleet & Institutional Support; 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.

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)
GI Bill Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)

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