SOCIAL SERVICES CAREER TRAINEE

State of Illinois
Chicago, IL
Category Human Resources
Job Description
The Social Services Career Trainee position at the Department of Human Services is seeking a detail-oriented individual to provide customer service and assist clients seeking public assistance in a North Suburban Office. The role involves managing caseloads such as TANF, including earned income cases, and ensuring compliance with state welfare programs. The position requires proficiency in Korean for clients who cannot speak or read English.

Requirements

  • Knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college, preferably with courses in social science or a related field.
  • Ability to speak, read, and write Korean at a colloquial skill level.
  • Ability to translate functions/procedures into Korean for language access needs.

Benefits

  • Pension Program
  • Competitive Group Insurance Benefits
  • 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
  • 12 Paid Sick Days annually
  • 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually
  • Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules
  • 13 Paid Holidays annually
  • Flexible Work Schedules
  • 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
  • Deferred Compensation Program
  • Optional Pre-Tax Programs
  • Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
  • GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
  • 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
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