The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Support Service Worker for the Shapiro Center located in Kankakee, Illinois to perform routine, repetitive unskilled manual tasks associated with support services at Shapiro Center on an assigned shift, including exterior building and campus clean-up including lawn care and snow removal, dietary tasks including meal distribution and clean-up, laundry tasks, housekeeping, and clothing services. Uses and performs simple maintenance on standard equipment and machinery, ensuring compliance with Public Health standards, facility, and department policies and procedures. Completes simple clerical tasks including completing work orders, supply orders, and routine logs and reports.
Job Responsibilities
1. Performs routine, repetitive unskilled manual tasks associated with support services at Shapiro Center on an assigned shift.
2. Uses and performs simple maintenance on standard equipment and machinery.
3. Performs simple clerical record-keeping tasks pertaining to activities performed.
4. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of High School supplemented by (6) six months experience in the support service functional area to which assigned.
Conditions of Employment
1. Requires the ability to perform heavy physical work.
2. Requires the ability to work after business hours, on weekends, and on holidays.
3. Requires the ability to pass the IDHS background check.
4. Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.
5. Requires the ability to meet all agency vaccine/health-related policies and guidance.
About the Agency
The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need across Illinois. Our mission is to provide equitable access to social services, support programs, and resources to enhance the lives of all whom we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency, and Kindness.
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