Support Service Worker

Job Requisition

Opening Date: 06/25/2026

Closing Date: 07/09/2026

Agency:
Department of Human Services

Class

Title:

SUPPORT SERVICE WORKER - 44238

Skill Option:
None

Bilingual Option:
None

Salary:
Anticipated Salary: (Eff 7/1/26) $3,967-$5,060/month ($47,604-$60,720/year)

Job Type: Salaried

Category:
Full Time

County:
Schuyler

Number of Vacancies: 2

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.

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The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is seeking to hire a Support Service Worker for the Treatment and Detention Facility located in Rushville, Illinois to work in an assigned shift in the Dietary Department. Assists in the preparation and serving of food while overseeing residents. Cleans and maintains sanitation of the kitchen and related areas in coordination with residents. Operates dishwasher, pot and pan machine, mixers, can openers, disposals, coffee makers, toasters, and any other kitchen utensils.

Distributes food to patient areas. Maintains records of items removed from storage areas and stock workstations with supplies after each meal service. Cleans and sanitizes various work areas throughout facility, including special cleaning instructions.

• Performs tasks in one of the several areas on an assigned shift of the Dietary Department.
• Assists in the preparation and serving of food while overseeing residents.
• Cleans and maintains sanitation of the kitchen and related areas in coordination with residents.
• Operates dishwasher, pot and pan machine, mixers, can openers, disposals, coffee makers, toasters, and any other kitchen utensils.
• Distributes food to patient areas.
• Maintains records of items removed from storage areas and stock workstations with supplies after each meal service.
• Cleans and sanitizes various work areas throughout facility, including special cleaning instructions.
• Performs other duties as…