Job Description

Job Requisition ID: 43133 
Agency:  Department of Human Services
Class Title: RESIDENTIAL CARE WORKER - 38277 
Skill Option:  None 
Bilingual Option:  None 

Opening Date: 01/29/2025

  Closing Date/Time: 02/11/2025
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $4,228 - $5,737 per month ($50,736 - $68,844 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Morgan
Number of Vacancies: 5
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 website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the employee career portal.

 

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.

 

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

 

Posting Identification Number 43133

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 Rehabilitation Services is seeking to hire a Residential Care Worker to provide specialized functions in the care, supervision, and development of visually impaired children at the Illinois School for the Visually Impaired. The Residential Care Worker serves as a member of a care team, plans, and actively supervises the play activities of the children using materials which will contribute to the child’s interests, motivation and learning experience and observes the children in all phases of daily activities.

Essential Functions

• Provides specialized functions in the care, supervision, and development of visually impaired children at the Illinois School for the Visually Impaired.
• Plans and actively supervises the play activities of the children using materials which will contribute to the child’s interests, motivation and learning experience. Maintains order and discipline.
• Observes the children in all phases of daily activities.
• Assists in and travels with students to ensure the safe transit of students to and from school, home, classes, and activities on and off campus.
• Serves as a member of a care team.
• 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 an A.A. degree, preferably in childcare, sociology or human services, OR Requires two (2) years of experience in the care and supervision of children as could be gained in a day care facility or Head Start Program.
• Requires the completion of an agency approved training program OR an additional year of the above experience.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires ability to travel.
• Upon employment, employee will be subject to Tuberculin (TB) Skin Test.
• Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
• 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: Various shifts, see below.

Training Schedule: 6 Weeks of classroom training 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Monday through Friday plus additional on the job training as needed on all of the following shifts up to 3 weeks in each shift listed below:

12:30am-8:30am, 6:30am-2:30pm, 11am-7pm, 2:30pm- 10:30pm, 4:30pm-12:30am

(1 pos/ Unit 2: Khaki/Purple Pod/ Shift #4) - 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Weekends; 6:30 am - 2:30 pm (2days); 2:30 pm - 10:30 pm (2 days); Rotating Days Off

Week 1: Sun: 8:30 AM-4:30 PM, Mon/Tues: 2:30 PM-10:30 PM, Wed/Thurs: 4:30 PM-12:30 AM, Fri/Sat: OFF

Week 2: Sun/Mon: OFF, Tues/Wed: 2:30 PM-10:30 PM, Thurs/Fri: 4:30 PM-12:30 AM, Sat: 8:30 AM-4:30 PM

Week 3: Sun: 8:30 AM-4:30 PM, Mon/Tues: OFF, Wed/Thurs: 2:30 PM-10:30 PM, Fri/Sat: 4:30 PM-12:30 AM

Week 4: Sun/Mon: 4:30 PM-12:30 AM, Tues/Wed: OFF, Thurs/Fri: 2:30 PM-10:30 PM, Sat: 8:30 AM-4:30 PM

Week 5: Sun: 8:30 AM-4:30 PM, Mon/Tues: 4:30 PM-12:30 AM, Wed/Thurs: OFF, Fri/Sat: 2:30 PM-10:30 PM

Week 6: Sun/Mon: 2:30 PM-10:30 PM, Tues/Wed: 4:30 PM-12:30 AM, Thurs/Fri: OFF, Sat: 8:30 AM-4:30 PM

(1 pos/ Unit 2: Khaki/Purple Pod/ Shift #10) - 2:30 pm - 10:30 pm (2 days); 4:30 pm - 12:30 am (2 days); 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Weekends; Rotating Days Off

Week 1: Sun: 8:30 AM-4:30 PM, Mon/Tues: 2:30 PM-10:30 PM, Wed/Thurs: 4:30 PM-12:30 AM, Fri/Sat: OFF

Week 2: Sun/Mon: OFF, Tues/Wed: 2:30 PM-10:30 PM, Thurs/Fri: 4:30 PM-12:30 AM, Sat: 8:30 AM-4:30 PM

Week 3: Sun: 8:30 AM-4:30 PM, Mon/Tues: OFF, Wed/Thurs: 2:30 PM-10:30 PM, Fri/Sat: 4:30 PM-12:30 AM

Week 4: Sun/Mon: 4:30 PM-12:30 AM, Tues/Wed: OFF, Thurs/Fri: 2:30 PM-10:30 PM, Sat: 8:30 AM-4:30 PM

Week 5: Sun: 8:30 AM-4:30 PM, Mon/Tues: 4:30 PM-12:30 AM, Wed/Thurs: OFF, Fri/Sat: 2:30 PM-10:30 PM

Week 6: Sun/Mon: 2:30 PM-10:30 PM, Tues/Wed: 4:30 PM-12:30 AM, Thurs/Fri: OFF, Sat: 8:30 AM-4:30 PM

(1 pos/ Unit 2: Khaki/Purple Pod/ Shift #11) - 4:30 pm - 12:30 am; Rotating Days Off

Week 1: Sun/Mon/Tues: 4:30 PM-12:30 AM, Wed/Thurs: OFF, Fri/Sat: 4:30 PM-12:30 AM

Week 2: Sun/Mon/Tues/Wed: 4:30 PM-12:30 AM, Thurs/Fri: OFF, Sat: 4:30 PM-12:30 AM

Week 3: Sun/Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs: 4:30 PM-12:30 AM, Fri/Sat: OFF

Week 4: Sun/Mon: OFF, Tues/Wed/Thurs/Fri/Sat: 4:30 PM-12:30 AM

Week 5: Sun: 4:30 PM-12:30 AM, Mon/Tues: OFF, Wed/Thurs/Fri/Sat: 4:30 PM-12:30 AM

Week 6: Sun/Mon: 4:30 PM-12:30 AM, Tues/Wed: OFF, Thurs/Fri/Sat: 4:30 PM-12:30 AM

(1 pos/ Unit 2: Blue/Green Pod/ Shift #13) - 4:30 pm - 12:30 am (2 days); 2:30 pm - 10:30 pm (2 days); 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Weekends; Rotating Days Off

Week 1: Sun/Mon: 4:30 PM-12:30 AM, Tues/Wed: 2:30 PM-10:30 PM, Thurs/Fri: OFF, Sat: 8:30 AM-4:30 PM

Week 2: Sun: 8:30 AM-4:30 PM, Mon/Tues: 4:30 PM-12:30 AM, Wed/Thurs: 2:30 PM-10:30 PM, Fri/Sat: OFF

Week 3: Sun/Mon: OFF, Tues/Wed: 4:30 PM-12:30 AM, Thurs/Fri: 2:30 PM-10:30 PM, Sat: 8:30 AM-4:30 PM

Week 4: Sun: 8:30 AM-4:30 PM, Mon/Tues: OFF, Wed/Thurs: 4:30 PM-12:30 AM, Fri/Sat: 2:30 PM-10:30 PM

Week 5: Sun/Mon: 2:30 PM-10:30 PM, Tues/Wed: OFF, Thurs/Fri: 4:30 PM-12:30 AM, Sat: 8:30 AM-4:30 PM

Week 6: Sun: 8:30 AM-4:30 PM, Mon/Tues: 2:30 PM-10:30 PM, Wed/Thurs: OFF, Fri/Sat: 4:30 PM-12:30 AM

(1 pos/ Transitional Living Center/ Shift #24) - 4:30 pm - 12:30 am; Rotating Days Off

Week 1: Sun/Mon/Tues: 4:30 PM-12:30 AM, Wed/Thurs: OFF, Fri/Sat: 4:30 PM-12:30 AM

Week 2: Sun/Mon/Tues/Wed: 4:30 PM-12:30 AM, Thurs/Fri: OFF, Sat: 4:30 PM-12:30 AM

Week 3: Sun/Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs: 4:30 PM-12:30 AM, Fri/Sat: OFF

Week 4: Sun/Mon: OFF, Tues/Wed/Thurs/Fri/Sat: 4:30 PM-12:30 AM

Week 5: Sun: 4:30 PM-12:30 AM, Mon/Tues: OFF, Wed/Thurs/Fri/Sat: 4:30 PM-12:30 AM

Week 6: Sun/Mon: 4:30 PM-12:30 AM, Tues/Wed: OFF, Thurs/Fri/Sat: 4:30 PM-12:30 AM

Work Location: 658 E State St, Jacksonville, Illinois, 62650

Division of Rehabilitation Services

Illinois School for the Visually Impaired

Transitional Living Center Dorm; Unit 2: Blue/Green Pod; Unit 2: Khaki/Purple Pod
Agency Contact:  DHS.HiringUnit@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Health Services; 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)

• 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  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.

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:

• donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com

• systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Contract work, Temporary work, Part time, Apprenticeship, Flexible hours, Shift work, Monday to Friday, All shifts,

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