PUBLIC AID ELIGIBILITY ASSISTANT (Bilingual Spanish Speaking)

Posting Identification Number 37916

Position Overview

The Division of Family and Community Services is seeking to hire a Public Aid Eligibility Assistant at the Stephenson County Family and Community Resource Center. Under direct supervision, performs routine casework support functions by screening and registering applications, sorting of incoming documents, maintaining office supplies and forms, providing office receptionist functions for support staff. Identifies and sorts documents coming into the Family and Community Resource Center (FCRC). Prepares files protecting customer’s confidential information, performs office receptionist duties, answers inquiries and/or directs person to professional staff, enters information into the eligibility systems. 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.

Job Responsibilities

1. Performs routine casework support functions by screening and registering applications, sorting of incoming documents, maintaining office supplies and forms, providing office receptionist functions for support staff.
2. Identifies and sorts documents coming into the Family and Community Resource Center (FCRC).
3. Prepares files protecting customer’s confidential information, performs office receptionist duties, answers inquiries and/or directs person to professional staff, enters information into the eligibility systems.
4. 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.
5. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of high school.
2. Requires one year of clerical supportive experience in the Department of Human Services or equivalent training and experience.
3. Requires ability to speak, read and write Spanish at a colloquial skill level.

Work Hours:  Mon - Fri, 8:30am - 5:00pm  
Work Location: 1840 S West Ave, Freeport, Illinois, 61032  

Division of Family and Community Services 

Region 2

Intake

Stephenson Office/Stephenson 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 & part-time 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)
• 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: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

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