Social Worker III - Spanish Speaking

This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/13769249 **Job Requisition ID:**58940**\ Opening Date:**09/30/2026**\ Closing Date:**10/14/2026**\ Agency:**Illinois Department of Human Services**\ Bilingual Option:**Spanish**\ Salary:**Anticipated Salary: \$6,820 - \$9,875 per month (81,840 - \$118,500 per year) Bilingual Pay**\ Job Type:**Salaried**\ Category:**Full Time**\ Number of Vacancies:**1\ **Work Hours**: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri: 8:30am-4:30pm and Wed: 12:00pm-8:00pm; 30-minute unpaid lunch\ **Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability**: Not available, fully in office\ **Headquarter Location**: 1200 S 1st Ave, Hines, Illinois, 60141 Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery Madden Mental Health Center Social Services\ **Work County**: Cook\ **Agency Contact**:

• \*\*\*MUST APPLY ONLINE \*\*\*** 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 theAdditional Documentssection 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. **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 youre helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, youre part of something biggersomething that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.\ No matter what state career youre looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your scheduleflexible 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 Behavioral Health and Recovery is seeking to hire a Social Worker III for the Madden Mental Health Center located in Hines, Illinois. Using established work principles performs highly responsible and complex social work services on an assigned unit. Makes social assessment of persons admitted and from evaluation provides intensive services to persons with severe emotional and psycho-social disorders. Serves as designated lead worker. Evaluates clinical problems for patients. Evaluates community provider services for future placement. Develops treatment strategies and evaluates group, individual and family counseling sessions. Communicates in Spanish to those individuals who do not read, write, or speak English. **Essential Functions**
• Using established work principles performs highly responsible and complex social work services on an assigned unit.
• Evaluates clinical problems for patients.
• Evaluates community provider services for future placement in light of needs of individual patients.
• Develops treatment strategies and evaluates group, individual and family counseling sessions.
• Serves as designated lead worker.
• Communicates in Spanish to those individuals who do not read, write, or speak English.
• Completes documentation in the clinical ecord in accordance with hospital policy and Joint Commission standards.
• Makes referrals to appropriate Linkage Case Management and Assertive
  
  

Community teams and community agencies.

• Provides consultation to community agencies, other professionals, families, and other Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery
  
  

(DBHR)/Developmental Disabilities (DD) facilities regarding appropriate services for clients.

• Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above. **Conditions of Employment** Requires the ability to physically restrain patients as necessary to prevent injury to patient and others. Requires the ability to obtain and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate. Requires the ability to stoop, bend, lift or exert up to 20 pounds of force in performance of job duties.