PUBLIC AID ELIGIBILITY ASSISTANT
State of IllinoisIllinois, United States
Posted March 30, 2026
48048 - 62940 USD
Full Time
About the Company
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.
Job Description
The Illinois Department of Human Services is seeking a Public Aid Eligibility Assistant to perform routine casework support functions and provide office receptionist duties for the Anna Long Term Care Office. The candidate will screen and register applications, sort incoming documents, and maintain office supplies and forms. This is a union position with competitive benefits and a robust pension program.
Requirements
- Knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to the completion of high school
- 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
- 3 Paid Personal Business Days
- 12 Paid Sick Days
- 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time
- 13 Paid Holidays
- Flexible Work Schedules
- 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
- Deferred Compensation Program
- Optional Pre-Tax Programs
- 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