SUPPORT SERVICE WORKER
Waukegan
Monday, 18 May 2026
The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Support Service Worker for the Kiley Developmental Center located in Waukegan, Illinois to assists in packing fresh, frozen foods and dry goods in food boxes. Assists in the breakdown of bulk food for individual meals according to sanitation standards and safety standards of the Illinois Department of Public Health. Assists in the packaging of supplements for home delivery according to the weekly scheduled amounts. Assists in the Food Service operation as required by the Dietary Manager. Essential Functions Assists in packing fresh, frozen foods and dry goods in food boxes. Loads the truck and travels to deliver to the individuals’ homes. Assists in the breakdown of bulk food for individual meals according to sanitation standards and safety standards of the Illinois Department of Public Health. Assists in the packaging of supplements for home delivery according to the weekly scheduled amounts. Assists in unloading and storing fresh, frozen foods and dry goods from semi-trailers using motorized lifts. Assists in cleaning functions of the entire Food Service Area. Assists in the Food Service operation as required by the Dietary Manager. 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 Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers. Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends and holidays. Requires the ability to lift, load, push or pull up to 80 pounds with assistance. Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties. Per P. A. 098-0566 – Requires ability to complete a food handling training course within 30 days of employment. 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: Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm, 30 minute unpaid lunch Headquarter Location: 1401 W Dugdale Rd, Waukegan, Illinois, 60085 Division of Developmental Disabilities Kiley Developmental Center Food Services Work County: Lake Agency Contact: DHS. Hiring. Unit@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. 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) Benefit time modified for part-time, 12-hour, & non-standard 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: