PUBLIC AID ELIGIBILITY ASSISTANT

Public Aid Eligibility Assistant

The Division of Family and Community Services is seeking to hire a Public Aid Eligibility Assistant located in the Special Units FCRC. Under direct supervision, performs routine casework support functions by screening and registering applications, sorting of incoming documents, maintaining office supplies and forms, and providing office receptionist functions for support staff. Identifies and sorts documents coming into the office. Prepares files protecting customer's confidential information, performs office receptionist duties, answers inquiries and/or directs person to professional staff, and 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.

Essential Functions:

• 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 office.
• Prepares files protecting customer's confidential information, performs office receptionist duties, answers inquiries and/or directs person to professional staff, and 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.

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 equivalent training and experience.
• Requires ability to speak, read and write Spanish at a colloquial skill level.

Work Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:30am-5pm, 1 hour unpaid lunch.

Headquarter Location: 6200 N Hiawatha Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60646

Division of Family and Community Services Region 1 North Intake Special Units FCRC/Cook County Work County: Cook

Agency Contact: View email address on click.appcast.io

Posting Group: 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)

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