Job description

Date: Sep 27, 2022
Location: Chicago, IL, US, 60643-5274

Job Requisition ID: 18408

Agency : Department of Human Services

Opening Date: 09/28/2022
Closing Date/Time: 10/12/2022
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $3,367 - $4,552 per month
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. https://illinois.jobs2web.com/job-invite/18408/

Posting Identification Number 10-91-18408

Position Overview

The Division Family and Community Services is seeking to hire a Public Aid Eligibility Assistant for the Calumet Park Office. The Public Aid Eligibility Assistant will perform routine casework support functions by assisting persons applying for public assistance in the initial eligibility process; enters standard authorization documents and long-term care authorization documents into terminal system; prepares files, assigns numbers, reviews, and determines forms and office supplies needed monthly and submits requests through the Warehouse Control System; and performs back-up office receptionist duties, answers inquiries and/or directs persons to professional staff, enters information into the Timekeeping Entry System.

Job Responsibilities

• Performs routine casework support functions by assisting persons applying for public assistance in the initial eligibility process.
• Enters standard authorization documents and long-term care authorization documents into terminal system.
• Prepares files, assigns numbers, reviews, and determines forms and office supplies needed monthly and submits requests through the Warehouse Control System.
• Performs back-up office receptionist duties, answers inquiries and/or directs persons to professional staff, enters information into the Timekeeping Entry System.
• Translates functions/procedures into Spanish for individuals who cannot speak or read English, in contacts with the general public, advocacy groups, customers and community organizations.
• 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 the completion of high school.
• Requires one (1) year of clerical supportive experience in the Department of Human Services OR requires equivalent training and experience.
• Requires ability to speak, read and write Spanish at a colloquial skill level.

Work Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:30am - 5:00pm
Work Location: 831 W 119th St Chicago, IL 60643-5274

Family and Community Services

Calumet Park

Region 1 South
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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $3,367.00 - $4,552.00 per month

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

Work Location: One location

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