Bilingual Social Services Trainee - Public Service

State of Illinois; Sycamore (IL); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bilingual Pay

Job summary

The Department of Human Services, Division of Family & Community Services in Illinois seeks a Social Services Career Trainee for a six-to-twelve month on-the-job training program at the Dekalb/Sycamore area headquarters. You will assist in public assistance services and learn eligibility processes across TANF, SNAP, and Medical programs.

Preferred candidates will translate procedures into Spanish, support client interactions, and gain experience in case management while working within a

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college, preferably with courses in social science or related field.
• Ability to speak, read and write Spanish at a colloquial level.

Responsibilities

• Receives on-the-job training for six to twelve months to develop skills for managing public assistance caseloads (TANF, SNAP, MA, AABD).
• Informs clients about changes in welfare programs and encourages participation in these programs.
• Translates functions and procedures into Spanish for clients who cannot speak or read English.
• Receives training in records management and updating case status changes (address, unit, budget, eligibility).
• Performs other duties as assigned within the scope of duties.

Skills

Spanish language

Education

Four-year college degree

Job description

The Department of Human Services, Division of Family & Community Services in Illinois seeks a Social Services Career Trainee for a six-to-twelve month on-the-job training program at the Dekalb/Sycamore area headquarters. You will assist in public assistance services and learn eligibility processes across TANF, SNAP, and Medical programs.

Preferred candidates will translate procedures into Spanish, support client interactions, and gain experience in case management while working within a