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Human Services Caseworker (Hindi Speaking) (Upward Mobility)

Company

State of Illinois
Address , Skokie, 60077, Il
Employment type FULL_TIME
Salary $4,525 - $6,622 a month
Expires 2023-06-19
Posted at 1 year ago
Job Description

Agency : Department of Human Services

Opening Date: 4/17/23
Closing Date/Time: 04/28/2023
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $4,525 - $6,622 per month.
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC062

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

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.


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 Documents section of your application. 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.


Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Posting Identification Number 10-91-25576

Position Overview

Under direction, receives and assists customers to provide public assistance services available through Department of Human Services (DHS) programs to all eligible customers timely and accurately. Manages a public assistance caseload by performing professional casework duties in all categories of assistance. Serves as part of a public assistance delivery network to verify clients are receiving appropriate services and supports as well as achieving welfare-to-work goals and other Welfare Reform goals and DHS initiatives. Meets with clients to discuss goals and activity requirements. Translates functions/procedures into Hindi for individuals who cannot speak or read English, in contacts with the general public, advocacy groups, customers and community organizations.

Job Responsibilities

  • Receives and assists customers to provide public assistance services available through Department of Human Services (DHS) programs to all eligible customers timely and accurately.
  • Translates functions/procedures into Hindi for individuals who cannot speak or read English, in contacts with the general public, advocacy groups, customers and community organizations.
  • Serves as part of a public assistance delivery network to verify clients are receiving appropriate services and supports as well as achieving welfare-to-work goals and other Welfare Reform goals and DHS initiatives.
  • Manages a public assistance caseload by performing professional casework duties in all categories of assistance.
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
  • Meets with clients to discuss goals and activity requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Requires ability to speak, read and write Hindi at a colloquial skill level.
  • Requires a bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology/anthropology, social welfare, or a closely related field.
  • Requires one (1) year of professional casework or crisis intervention experience in a social service agency OR Successful completion of an agency-sponsored training program.
  • Qualifying state employees in the Upward Mobility Program shall have the stated requirements of this classification waived by successful completion of a qualifying examination.

Work Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:30am - 5:00pm
Work Location: 8001 N Lincoln Ave 4th Fl Skokie, IL 60077-3695

Family and Community Services

Region 1 North

Case Management

Northern Office/ Cook County
Agency Contact: [email protected]

Job Family: Social Services


About the Agency: The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.


As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:
  • Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour Work Schedules (as applicable)
  • 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
  • A Pension Program
  • Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
  • 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
  • 10 Weeks Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
  • 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
  • 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
  • Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
  • Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
  • 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
  • Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx


APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.

State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.

Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

Qualifying state employees in the Upward Mobility Program should follow the Upward Mobility Policy Guidelines when applying for this title.


The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses: