at Illinois Department of Human Services in Jacksonville, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Agency: Department of Human Services
Location: Jacksonville, IL, US, 62650
Opening Date: 7/02/2024
Closing Date: 7/16/2024
Salary: Anticipated Salary (Eff 7/1/24) $4,952-$6,952/month ($59,424-$83,424/year)
Job Type: Salaried
County: Morgan
Number of Vacancies: 1
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This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position. 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 38873
Position Overview
The Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) is the state’s lead division serving people with disabilities committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and racial justice. The mission of the Division is to assist individuals with disabilities in achieving their goals of employment, education, and independent living. This position will receive formal and informal training not to exceed twelve months to be able to provide professional instruction and counseling in independent living skills to individuals who are Blind, Visually Impaired or DeafBlind in the Bureau of Customer and Community Blind Services Field Offices with customers in their home environment and/or group or classroom setting. The Division of Rehabilitation Services is seeking to hire a self-motivated and detail-oriented individual with good communication skills.
Job Responsibilities
- Participates in an agency-sponsored training program of six (6) to twelve (12) months duration.
- Completes work assignments designed to develop knowledge, understanding and practical skills consistent with the provision of services to individuals who are Blind, Visually Impaired, or DeafBlind.
- Assumes increasing responsibility for customers assigned.
- Attends and participates in staff meetings and formal trainings.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Work Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm
Work Location: 1429 S Main St, Jacksonville, Illinois, 62650
Division of Rehabilitation Services
Customer and Community Blind Services
Region 4
Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov
Posting Group: Social Services
About the Agency:
The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need all 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.
