Public Aid Eligibility Assistant - Opt SS Salary $35,220.00 - $48,780.00 Annually Location Cook County, IL Job Type Full-Time Department Human Services Job Number 10-91-107233 Closing 9/12/2018 5:00 PM Central Description of Duties/Essential Functions Under direct supervision, performs routine casework support functions by screening and registering applications, sorting of incoming documents, maintaining office supplies and forms, providing office receptionist functions for support staff. Communicates in Spanish to those individuals who do not read or speak English. Minimum Requirements Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of high school and requires one year of clerical supportive experience in the Department of Human Services or equivalent training and experience. Requires ability to speak, read and write Spanish at a colloquial skill level. Work Hours & Location/Agency Contact 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. ABE Call Center 1055 West 175th Street, Suite 202 Homewood, IL 60430 Please submit Bid Forms and CMS100 (revised 04/2018) applications to contact address below, faxed to 217-524-2116, or scanned/emailed to DHS.HiringUnit@illinois.gov Contact Info: Bureau of Employee Services Amy Cook 100 South Grand Ave East, 3rd floor Springfield, IL 62762 217-557-0347 FAX: 217-524-2116 CURRENT STATE EMPLOYEES: Submit an and new version of the (version dated 4/2018) to the Agency Contact address listed above. If bidding on a promotion, applicant must be deemed qualified or have submitted a promotional application (CMS 100B) to CMS to receive a qualifying promotional grade PRIOR to the closing of the posting period. A separate Bid form and Application is required for each Posting/Bid ID or your bid will be rejected. Bid Forms and Applications can be mailed to the address above, faxed to 217-524-2116, or scanned to DHS.HiringUnit@illinois.gov FORMER STATE EMPLOYEES : Submit an and new version of the (version dated 04/2018) to the Agency Contact address listed above. A separate Bid form and Application is required for each Posting/Bid ID or your bid will be rejected. NON-STATE EMPLOYEES : DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THIS AGENCY . PLEASE SEE INFORMATION BELOW FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO APPLY. For more information, please refer to the Work4Illinois website at Work.Illinois.Gov and select 'Application Procedures'. Additional information may also be obtained from the Agency Contact. PAEA's PROMOTIONAL GRADES FOR THIS TITLE ARE OBTAINED BY TAKING THE AUTOMATED MULTIPLE-CHOICE TEST AT CMS. How to Apply This position may require a current grade from Central Management Services (CMS), Division of Examining and Counseling, to be deemed qualified and available for employment consideration. For more information, please refer to the Work4Illinois website at Work.Illinois.Gov and select 'Application Procedures'. Additional information may also be obtained from the Agency Contact listed above or by contacting CMS, Division of Examining and Counseling at Work4Illinois@Illinois.gov or (217) 782-7100, (217) 785-3979 (TDD/TTY), (800) 526-0844 (TTY Only). Additional Documentation for Public Aid Eligibility Assistant: Option SS - Spanish Speaking These documents are in PDF format and can be viewed using . NOTE: Salary amounts shown are only to be used as a guide; actual salary will be determined at the time of hire based on current salary plans and/or collective bargaining agreements, if applicable. BENEFITS FOR STATE EMPLOYEES State of Illinois employees may be eligible for a variety of benefits associated with their employment. From a comprehensive health and dental insurance program, to vacation and sick leave days and a generous retirement plan, the State of Illinois offers a competitive benefits program for state employees. To learn more about the benefits of state employment, please explore the links below: Healthcare Benefits: The State offers its employees a comprehensive health and dental program along with a wide array of supplemental insurance programs. Illinois has long been committed to providing employees with the best possible insurance benefits at the greatest possible value. Retirement Benefits: In addition to health and dental insurance programs, state employees are offered a generous pension program with options that can be tailored to meet employees' needs. Workplace Benefits: State employees may also be eligible for other benefits such as holidays, annual leave and sick leave. Visit our Illinois Benefits website to see a more detailed summary of other benefits which are available to state employees. Note: The above benefits are available to most state employees with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary, part-time and student worker positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits. Agency State of Illinois Address Stratton Office Building Springfield, Illinois, 62706 Phone (217) 782-7100 Website