Deadline to Apply
Monday, October 05, 2026
External Link
https://illinois.jobs2web.com/job-invite/58343/
Salary Range
$3,822 - $5,060 per month ($45,864 - $60,720 per year)
Contact Information
Elisa Angon
elisa.angon@illinois.gov
(312) 793-1889
Job Description
To be considered, applicants must apply through our official website: https://illinois.jobs2web.com/job-invite/58343/
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 Behavioral Health and Recovery is seeking to hire a Support Service Worker for the Chester Mental Health Center located in Chester, Illinois to perform housekeeping, cleaning, and sanitation duties in assigned areas of the facility and on an assigned shift. Operates electrical, mechanical, or hand-operated tools, devices or machinery. Loads, unloads, distributes, and collects supplies. Reports (verbally or handwritten) need for supplies. Receives training and assists in training other workers in proper housekeeping and sanitation techniques. Lifts trash and disposes in trash bins for pickup.
Essential Functions
• Performs housekeeping, cleaning, and sanitation duties in assigned areas of the facility and on an assigned shift.
• Loads, unloads, distributes, and collects supplies, clothing, food, patient property, records, materials, equipment and moves furniture weighing up to 75 lbs. with assistance.
• Reports (verbally or handwritten) need for supplies, repairs and maintenance of building or equipment in assigned areas to maintain operations, equipment, and security.
• Receives training and assists in training other workers in proper housekeeping and sanitation techniques and in the use of moderate to heavy equipment, supplies or tools.
• Lifts trash and disposes in trash bins for pickup.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Conditions of Employment
• Requires ability to perform moderate to heavy physical work and lifting up to 75 pounds with assistance.
• 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.
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: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
Minimum Qualifications
• 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.
