PUBLIC AID ELIGIBILITY ASSISTANT
State of IllinoisChicago, Illinois, United States • Illinois, United States
Posted March 26, 2026
48048 - 62940 USD
Full Time
About the Company
The State of Illinois is governed by three branches: executive, legislative, and judicial. It oversees numerous departments, agencies, boards, and commissions, with code departments providing essential services such as healthcare, education, public safety, and economic development.
Job Description
The Division of Family and Community Services is seeking a Public Aid Eligibility Assistant to perform routine casework support functions, screen and register applications, sort incoming documents, and provide office receptionist functions. The position is located in the Mid-South Office in Cook County, Illinois.
Requirements
- 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.
Benefits
- 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
- 13 Paid Holidays annually
- 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)