Support Service Worker
Location: Centralia, IL, US, 62801
Job Requisition ID: 36435
Agency : Department of Human Services
Closing Date/Time: 04/16/2024
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $3,310 - $4,347 per month ($39,720 - $52,164 per year)
County: Clinton
Number of Vacancies: 3
Plan/BU: RC009

Position Overview
The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Support Service Worker for the Murray Developmental Center located in Centralia, Illinois to assist with the preparation of food items and serves prepared food to the individuals. Performs cleaning and maintenance work in the food service area.
Job Responsibilities
1. Assists with the preparation of food items and serves prepared food to the individuals.
2. Prepares toast, serves beverages, fills condiment containers, cuts cakes, pies, and butter.
3. Utilizes dish machine and garbage disposal to wash dishes, trays, pots, pans, utensils, glasses, and other dining ware.
4. Instructs or directs students and other workers assigned to the dietary department in the preparation of food items.
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 ability to complete an ANSI accredited food handler training course within 30 days of employment.
2. Requires ability to lift up 35 pounds and perform heavy physical work which includes climbing ladders for cleaning.
3. Requires the ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in written form.
4. Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends, and holidays.
5. Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
6. Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties.
7. Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
8. Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.
*All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: See below
(3 vacancies)
Wk 1: 5:30am-1:45pm, Wk 2: 11:00am-7:15pm, Wk 3: Work hours rotate based on operational need, will work 5:30am-1:45pm or 11:00am-7:15pm
Rotating Days Off are Sunday, Friday, Wednesday, Thursday, Monday, Saturday. RDO pattern repeats every 21 days
Cottage Dietary
Work Location: 1535 W McCord St, Centralia, Illinois, 62801
Division of Developmental Disabilities
Murray Developmental Center
Cottage Dietary
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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