Social Services Career Trainee

About the role

The Division of Family & Community Services of the Illinois Department of Human Services is hiring five Social Services Career Trainees in Chicago. The trainees receive on-the-job training for six to twelve months in receiving and assisting customers seeking public assistance services offered through DHS programs at the Northside FCRC office. The position is full time, salaried, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Friday, with anticipated hybrid work and occasional reporting to headquarters depending on operational needs.

Required profile

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; the state does not sponsor employment visas.
• Bilingual skills are welcome; bilingual pay is available for Spanish speakers.
• Reasonable accommodation requests can be made during the application process.

What we offer

• Anticipated salary of $4,747 to $6,446 per month ($56,964 to $77,352 per year) plus bilingual pay.
• Top-tier benefits and retirement packages.

Applications must be submitted electronically through the State of Illinois online application system; paper applications are not accepted. The position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.