Agency : Department of Human Services Opening Date: 4/7/2023
Closing Date/Time: 04/20/2023
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $4,525 - $6,622 per month
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Fulton
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC062
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Posting Identification Number : 10-93-24199

Position Overview

Under direction, receives and assists customers to provide public assistance services available through Department of Human Services (DHS) programs to all eligible customers timely and accurately. Manages a public assistance caseload by performing professional casework duties in all categories of assistance. Serves as part of a public assistance delivery network to verify clients are receiving appropriate services and supports as well as achieving welfare-to-work goals and other Welfare Reform goals and DHS initiatives. Meets with clients to discuss goals and activity requirements.

Job Responsibilities

• Receives and assists customers to provide public assistance services available through Department of Human Services (DHS) programs to all eligible customers timely and accurately.
• Manages a public assistance caseload by performing professional casework duties in all categories of assistance.
• Serves as part of a public assistance delivery network to verify clients are receiving appropriate services and supports as well as achieving welfare-to-work goals and other Welfare Reform goals and DHS initiatives.
• Meets with clients to discuss goals and activity requirements.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in psychology, sociology/anthropology, social welfare or a closely related field.
• Requires one year of professional casework or crisis intervention experience in a social service agency OR Successful completion of an agency-sponsored training program.

• Qualifying state employees in the Upward Mobility Program shall have the stated requirements of this classification waived by successful completion of a qualifying examination.

Work Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:30am - 5:00pm
Work Location: 1329 N Main St Lewistown, IL 61542-9674 Family and Community Services Region 3 Case Management Fulton Office/ Fulton County
Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov Job Family: Social Services
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.

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)
• Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour Work Schedules (as applicable)
• 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
• Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
• 10 Weeks Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
• Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
• 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
• Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)

For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
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