PUBLIC AID ELIGIBILITY ASSISTANT

State of Illinois; Jacksonville (IL); Hybrid; USD 46.000 - 61.000; Vollzeit

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The State of Illinois, Department of Human Services, Division of Family and Community Services, is recruiting for the Public Aid Eligibility Assistant (35825) in Jacksonville, Illinois. This salaried role requires reporting to the headquarters and supports a hybrid work schedule with standard hours Mon–Fri, 8:30 am–5:00 pm, including a lunch break.

Anticipated salary ranges from $4,144 to $5,429 per month ($49,728 to $65,148 per year). Applications must be submitted through illinois.jobs2web.com.

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We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Further, federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, interview for a job, or for any other activity related to the hiring process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to, making a change to the application process (if possible), providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under My Documents → Additional Documents section for each application.

Any questions on Reasonable Accommodations can be directed to Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at [e-mail] or call [phone] for further information and to request or discuss an accommodation.

Sponsorship for Employment

The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status), nor is the State able to provide extensions of optional practical training (OPT) under the STEM-designated degree program for F-1 students. To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.

Disclosure of Salary Information

In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history. Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant’s wage or salary history. To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials.

Job Requisition ID: 59496
Opening Date:10/16/2026
Closing Date:10/29/2026
Agency:Department of Human Services
Class Title:PUBLIC AID ELIGIBILITY ASST - 35825
Skill Option:None
Bilingual Option:None
Salary:Anticipated Salary: $4,144 - $5,429 per month ($49,728 - $65,148 per year)
Job Type:Salaried
Category:Full Time
Number of Vacancies:4
Bargaining Unit Code:RC028 Paraprofessional Human Services Employees, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:
Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm; 1 hour unpaid lunch
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: It is required that a person reports to the headquarters on this job position as necessary (could be weekly, monthly, or other schedule) dependent on operational need
Headquarter Location: 73 E Central Park Plz, Jacksonville, Illinois, 62650

Division of Family and Community Services

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

While not required,a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documentssection of yourapplication. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner