SOCIAL SERVICES CAREER TRAINEE

This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For moreInformation, Please Seehttps://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/13433490Why Work for Illinois?**Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values ofcompassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether yourehelping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or supportfamilies in need, your part of something bigger that touches the livesof every person who calls Illinois home.No matter what state career youre looking for, we offer jobs that fityour life and your scheduleflexible jobs that provide the gold standardof benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues toadvance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefitsand great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career andlasting future with the State of Illinois.**Position Overview**The Division of Family & Community Services is seeking to hire anenergetic and detail-oriented Social Services Career Trainee to receiveon the job training for a period of six to twelve months in receivingand assisting customers seeking public assistance services availablethrough Department of Human Services (DHS) programs in the ChristianCounty Office. This position will develop the knowledge, understandingand practical skills needed to manage a public assistance caseload suchas Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) including earned incomecases, Medical Assistance No Grant (MANG) including Spenddown cases, Aidto the Aged, Blind and Disabled (AABD), Group Care, SupplementalNutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or other such cases. This positionalso informs clients of the changes in the States Welfare Programs, workincentive programs, child support services and encourages clientparticipation in these programs; receives training in managing earnedincome cases and in determining continued eligibility for TANF;evaluates requests and identifies special needs of client for referralto appropriate services; and receives training in records and updatingcase status changes, such as change in address, unit composition andnumber, budget computation, SNAP and medical eligibility. The Divisionhelps Illinois residents by connecting them with many programs andservices. Through our programs, services and prevention efforts, theDivision improves the health and well-being of individuals and promotesself-sufficiency and integrity of families of Illinois.**Essential Functions** Receives on the job training for a period of six to twelve months todevelop the knowledge, understanding and practical skills needed tomanage a public assistance caseload such as Temporary Assistance toNeedy Families (TANF) including earned income cases, MedicalAssistance No Grant (MANG) including Spenddown cases, Aid to theAged, Blind and Disabled (AABD), Group Care, Supplemental NutritionAssistance Program (SNAP) or other such cases. Informs clients of the changes in the States Welfare Programs, workincentive programs, child support services and encourages clientparticipation in these programs. Receives training in managing earned income cases and in determiningcontinued eligibility for TANF. Evaluates requests and identifies special needs of clients forreferral to appropriate services. Receives training in records and updating case status changes, suchas change in address, unit composition and number, budgetcomputation, SNAP and medical eligibility. Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonablywithin the scope of duties enumerated above.