Social Services Career Trainee (IDHS)

Rend Lake College

Illinois

On-site

USD 56,464 - 77,352

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Rend Lake College seeks detail-oriented Social Services Career Trainees for on-the-job training assisting customers with public assistance through DHS programs. Candidates will learn to manage caseloads, determine TANF eligibility, and maintain records.

This position requires a completion of four years of college, preferably with social science courses. The role is full-time, covering various locations across Illinois with a monthly salary between $4,747 and $6,446.

Qualifications

Knowledge of public assistance programs
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
Ability to manage caseloads and maintain accurate records

Responsibilities

Assist customers with public assistance through DHS programs
Develop skills to manage clients' caseloads
Inform clients about program changes and encourage participation
Determine TANF eligibility and handle earned income cases
Assess client needs for referrals and maintain accurate records

Education

Completion of four (4) years of college, preferably with courses in social science or a related field of the social sciences

Job description

The Division of Family & Community Services is seeking energetic, detail-oriented Social Services Career Trainees to complete six to twelve months of on-the-job training assisting customers with public assistance through Department of Human Services (DHS) programs. Trainees will develop the skills to manage a caseload, including informing clients about program changes and encouraging participation, determining TANF eligibility, handling earned income cases, assessing client needs for referrals, and maintaining accurate records such as household updates, budget calculations, and SNAP and medical eligibility.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college, preferably with courses in social science or a related field of the social sciences.

About IDHS

IDHS serves families in need across Illinois. Our mission is to provide equitable access to social services, supports, programs, and resources to enhance the lives of all whom we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency, and Kindness.

$4,747-$6,446 per month, $56,964-$77,352 per year

Hours: Full-Time Mon-Fri 8:30 am- 5:00 pm

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