Governor of Illinois
Overview
Job Requisition ID:
51058 Opening Date:
01/05/2026 Closing Date:
01/16/2026 Agency:
Department of Human Services Class Title:
SUPPORT SERVICE WORKER - 44238 Salary:
Anticipated Salary: $3,693 - $4,700 per month ($44,316 - $56,400 per year) Job Type:
Salaried Category:
Full Time County:
Kankakee Number of Vacancies:
7 Bargaining Unit Code:
RC009 Institutional 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. Responsibilities
Performs routine, repetitive unskilled manual tasks associated with support services at Shapiro Center on an assigned shift. Uses and performs simple maintenance on standard equipment and machinery. Performs routine food service tasks in the kitchen. Follows established procedures and performs general laundry functions including marking individuals’ clothing and institution linens. Completes simple clerical tasks including completing work orders, supply orders and routine logs and reports. 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 High School supplemented by six (6) months experience in the support service functional area to which assigned. Conditions of Employment
Per P.A. 098-0566 – requires ability to complete an ANSI Accredited food handling training course within 30 days of employment. Requires the ability to perform heavy physical work. Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends and holidays. Requires the ability to lift in excess of 75 lbs. with assistance. Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, such as personal computers. Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties. 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 vacancy) 6:30 am - 3:00 pm; Off Thurs/Fri, Off Sat/Sun, Monthly rotation, 30 minute unpaid lunch, Pool/100A (1 vacancy) 6:30 am - 3:00 pm; Off Thurs/Fri, Off Sat/Sun, Monthly rotation, 30 minute unpaid lunch, Pool/100B (1 vacancy) 6:30 am - 3:00 pm; Off Thurs/Fri, Off Sat/Sun, Monthly rotation, 30 minute unpaid lunch, Pool/202A (1 vacancy) 6:30 am - 3:00 pm; Off Thurs/Fri, Off Sat/Sun, Monthly rotation, 30 minute unpaid lunch, Pool/202B (1 vacancy) 1:00 pm - 9:30 pm; Off Thurs/Fri, Off Sat/Sun, Monthly rotation, 30 minute unpaid lunch, Pool/411 (1 vacancy) 6:30 am - 3:00 pm; Off Thurs/Fri, Off Sat/Sun, Monthly rotation, 30 minute unpaid lunch, Pool/Unit 7 (1 vacancy) 6:30 am - 3:00 pm; Off Thurs/Fri, Off Sat/Sun, Monthly rotation, 30 minute unpaid lunch, Pool/805B Headquarter Location
Headquarter Location:
100 E Jeffery St, Kankakee, Illinois, 60901 Division/Location Details
Division of Developmental Disabilities Shapiro Center Residential Services Work County
Work County:
Kankakee Agency Contact
Agency Contact:
DHS.HiringUnit@illinois.gov Posting Group
Building, Fleet & Institutional Support; 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. Benefits
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 line: state employee benefits information is available at the Illinois.gov benefits site. 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 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 email folders for communication regarding submitted applications. The following addresses may be used to contact regarding applications: donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
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Job Requisition ID:
51058 Opening Date:
01/05/2026 Closing Date:
01/16/2026 Agency:
Department of Human Services Class Title:
SUPPORT SERVICE WORKER - 44238 Salary:
Anticipated Salary: $3,693 - $4,700 per month ($44,316 - $56,400 per year) Job Type:
Salaried Category:
Full Time County:
Kankakee Number of Vacancies:
7 Bargaining Unit Code:
RC009 Institutional 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. Responsibilities
Performs routine, repetitive unskilled manual tasks associated with support services at Shapiro Center on an assigned shift. Uses and performs simple maintenance on standard equipment and machinery. Performs routine food service tasks in the kitchen. Follows established procedures and performs general laundry functions including marking individuals’ clothing and institution linens. Completes simple clerical tasks including completing work orders, supply orders and routine logs and reports. 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 High School supplemented by six (6) months experience in the support service functional area to which assigned. Conditions of Employment
Per P.A. 098-0566 – requires ability to complete an ANSI Accredited food handling training course within 30 days of employment. Requires the ability to perform heavy physical work. Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends and holidays. Requires the ability to lift in excess of 75 lbs. with assistance. Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, such as personal computers. Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties. 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 vacancy) 6:30 am - 3:00 pm; Off Thurs/Fri, Off Sat/Sun, Monthly rotation, 30 minute unpaid lunch, Pool/100A (1 vacancy) 6:30 am - 3:00 pm; Off Thurs/Fri, Off Sat/Sun, Monthly rotation, 30 minute unpaid lunch, Pool/100B (1 vacancy) 6:30 am - 3:00 pm; Off Thurs/Fri, Off Sat/Sun, Monthly rotation, 30 minute unpaid lunch, Pool/202A (1 vacancy) 6:30 am - 3:00 pm; Off Thurs/Fri, Off Sat/Sun, Monthly rotation, 30 minute unpaid lunch, Pool/202B (1 vacancy) 1:00 pm - 9:30 pm; Off Thurs/Fri, Off Sat/Sun, Monthly rotation, 30 minute unpaid lunch, Pool/411 (1 vacancy) 6:30 am - 3:00 pm; Off Thurs/Fri, Off Sat/Sun, Monthly rotation, 30 minute unpaid lunch, Pool/Unit 7 (1 vacancy) 6:30 am - 3:00 pm; Off Thurs/Fri, Off Sat/Sun, Monthly rotation, 30 minute unpaid lunch, Pool/805B Headquarter Location
Headquarter Location:
100 E Jeffery St, Kankakee, Illinois, 60901 Division/Location Details
Division of Developmental Disabilities Shapiro Center Residential Services Work County
Work County:
Kankakee Agency Contact
Agency Contact:
DHS.HiringUnit@illinois.gov Posting Group
Building, Fleet & Institutional Support; 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. Benefits
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 line: state employee benefits information is available at the Illinois.gov benefits site. 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 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 email folders for communication regarding submitted applications. The following addresses may be used to contact regarding applications: donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
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