What are the responsibilities and job description for the RECREATION WORKER II position at illinois?
Job Requisition ID: 55145
Opening Date: 04/24/2026
Closing Date: 05/07/2026
Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: RECREATION WORKER II - 38002
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Salary (Eff 7/1/26) $5,127-$7,135/month ($61,524-$85,620/year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Morgan
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
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All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
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 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 position to organize and develop a comprehensive program of recreational activities for students attending Illinois School for the Visually Impaired (ISVI). This position recruits, interviews, assigns, and supervises volunteers working in volunteer services program; supervises college workers and interprets the work of the recreation department to ISVI employees, students, volunteers, and others when needed; requisitions recreational equipment and supplies. Maintains appropriate records and prepares reports on ISVI recreation program; and participates in staff meetings and assists in developing methods and procedures to be followed during recreational activities.
Essential Functions
- Organizes and develops a comprehensive program of recreational activities for students attending Illinois School for the Visually Impaired (ISVI).
- Recruits, interviews, assigns, and supervises volunteers working in volunteer services’ program.
- Interprets the work of the recreation department to ISVI employees, students, volunteers, and others when needed.
- Requisitions recreational equipment and supplies.
- Maintains appropriate records and prepares reports on ISVI recreation.
- Participates in staff development through staff conferences, individual guidance, and in-service training programs.
- 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 completion of four (4) years college.
- Requires one-year (1) professional experience in recreation in an institution or community setting.
Preferred Qualifications
- Two (2) years of professional experience working in the therapeutic and educational aspects of recreation for a public or private organization.
- Two (2) years of professional experience working with the methods, techniques, and purposes of recreation activities.
- Two (2) years of professional experience working with recreation programming for a public or private organization.
- Two (2) years of professional experience utilizing recreation skills for a public or private organization.
- Two (2) years of professional experience working with community services and resources in recreation.
- Two (2) years of professional experience working with departmental regulations, policies, and proper channels of communications as they apply to the recreation section.
Conditions of Employment
- Must meet Illinois School for the Visually Impaired health and safety requirements.
- 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.
1:00pm-9:30pm; Tuesday-Saturday (non-travel weeks)
Monday-Friday (on travel weeks)
Travel weeks will work 1:00pm-9:30pm Monday-Thursday; Friday 8am-4:30pm
Headquarter Location: 658 E State St, Jacksonville, Illinois, 62650
Work County: Morgan
Division of Rehabilitation Services
Illinois School for the Visually Impaired
Residential Services
Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Education; Social Services
About the Agency: The Illinois Department of Human Services uplifts individuals and communities across Illinois. Our mission is to respond to the needs of all people in Illinois so they can lead healthy, safe, and enriched lives. Our vision is the future we are shaping with dignity and the well-being for everyone in Illinois. Our values are the principles that guide us as we work to remove systemic barriers and create lasting opportunities with Compassion, Accessibility, Responsibility, and Equity.
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)
- Benefit time modified for part-time, 12-hour, & non-standard 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: https://cms.illinois.gov/benefits/stateemployee.html
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.
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