McHenry County Sheriff seeks police social worker

A squad car outside the McHenry County Sheriff's Office in Woodstock on Thursday, January 21, 2016.

The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for social workers to join its Police Social Work Division. Submit an application at indeed.com/job/police-social-worker-c6307b5763af6095via. Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. Sunday, July 28.

The Police Social Worker Division serves 16 police departments throughout McHenry County in a collaborative effort to bridge the gap between law enforcement and social services, according to a news release from the sheriff’s office. Police social workers connect residents with mental health resources.

The position is a non-sworn professional position that works directly with law enforcement and first responders. Benefits include:

  • Starting salary: $58,829 to $73,611
  • Medical, dental, vision, accident and life insurance
  • IMRF pension
  • Deferred Compensation Plan
  • 457 Plan option
  • Tuition assistance and reimbursement
  • County-issued vehicle
  • Paid vacation, holidays, personal and sick days

For information, email the sheriff’s office at sheriffjobs@mchenrycountyil.gov.

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