This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For moreinformation, please see:https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/11604635 Date: Jan 11, 2024
Location: Aurora, IL, US, 60506
Job Requisition ID: 34058
Agency : Department of Human Services
Opening Date: January12, 2024
Closing Date/Time: 01/29/2024
Salary: Anticipated Salary: \$4,611 - \$6,685 per month (\$55,332 -\$80,220 per year) + bilingual pay
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Kane
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC062
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevantcollective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling ofthis position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST applyelectronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State ofIllinois employees should click the link near the top left to applythrough the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. Whenapplicable, titles that require specific coursework, professionallicense or certification will include a notation requesting theappropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents sectionof your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, licenseand/or proof of certification when specified may result inineligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services mustverify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable)regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, handdelivery) will not be considered.
Posting Identification Number 10-49-34058
Position Overview
The Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) is the states leaddivision serving people with disabilities committed to diversity,equity, inclusion, accessibility, and racial justice. The mission of theDivision is to assist individuals with disabilities in achieving theirgoals of employment, education, and independent living. This positioncoordinates customer case records and documents in a field officepertaining to the service delivery activities to customers in the Bureauof Customer and Community Field Services/Home Services Program Thisposition will receive formal and informal training not to exceed twelvemonths to learn the rules, regulations, and policies of the HomeServices Program to ultimately manage a caseload providing services toindividuals with disabilities to remain independent in their home andcommunity. This position interprets and translates information intoSpanish for limited English-speaking individuals. The Division ofRehabilitation Services is seeking to hire a self-motivated anddetail-oriented individual with good communication skills.
Job Responsibilities
In the Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS), Bureau of Customer andCommunity Field Services Home Services Program, receives on-the-jobtraining not to exceed twelve months to learn the rules, federal andstate regulations, policies, and procedures for provision of services toindividuals under the Persons with Disabilities (PWD) Waiver, BrainInjury (BI) Waiver and/or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)Waiver at risk of nursing home placement.
Studies and becomes proficient in utilizing the Division\'s casemanagement system.
Attends and participates in staff meetings, conferences, workshops, andin-service training related to the discipline of rehabilitationcounseling and the home services program.
Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonablywithin the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Conditions of Employment
Requires ability to travel to individuals home to interview applicantsto determine initial eligibility and to monitor and revaluate servicesfor DRS Home Services Program.
Requires the ability to physically access an visually assess the homeenvironment for suitability and planning of services.
*The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and relatedto any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm
Work Location: 888 S Edgelawn Dr Aurora, IL 60506-5283
Division of Rehabilitation Services
Bureau of Customer and Community Field Services
Region 2
Job Family: Social Services
About the Agency: The Illinois Department of Human Services servesfamilies in need across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitableaccess to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhancethe lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values ofHuman Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.
As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefitpackage that includes the following:
A Pension Program
Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental andVision 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 ofemployment)
* Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour Work Schedules(as applicable)
13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years