Support Service Worker

Job Requisition : 58343
Opening Date: 09/22/2026
Closing Date: 10/05/2026
Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: SUPPORT SERVICE WORKER - 44238
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $3,822 - $5,060 per month ($45,864 - $60,720 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC009 Institutional Employees, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:
Work Hours: 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm Thursday - Monday, 30 min paid lunch, Housekeeping
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability:
Not available, fully in office
Headquarter Location: 1315 Lehman Dr, Chester, Illinois, 62233
Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery
Chester Mental Health Center
Housekeeping
Work County:
Randolph

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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.