Human Services Caseworker

Under direction, performs professional casework activities in providing public assistance services available from DHS as well as auxiliary state, local and federal programs. Explains eligibility criteria and requirements for public assistance programs. Collects client data and determines eligibility. Discusses applicant goals and participation levels. Assesses client skills and evaluates client ability to obtain and retain employment; makes appropriate referrals to other DHS programs, state services or local private services to ensure applicant receives available benefits.

Requires Bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, anthropology, social welfare or equivalent educational attainment in related field plus one year of professional casework or crisis intervention experience in a social services agency. Successful completion of agency-sponsored training program may be substituted for experience. Requires ability to travel.

Work hours: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

DHS, HCD, Family Community Resource Centers Statewide

For a list of local office addresses

DHS, HCD, Family Community Resource Centers

Contact:

Employee Services, HCD

100 South Grand Avenue East, 3rd floor

Springfield, IL 62762

Current employees will need to complete and submit a bid form and copy of an online application or CMS100 Employment Application to the address listed above. Non State candidates apply below.