Job Requisition ID: 59394
Opening Date: 10/13/2026
Closing Date: 10/26/2026
Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: PUBLIC AID ELIGIBILITY ASST - 35825
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $4,144-$5,429/month ($49,728-$65,148/year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
Number of Vacancies: 4
Bargaining Unit Code: RC028 Paraprofessional Human Services Employees, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:
Work Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:30am-5pm, 1 hour unpaid lunch.
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: It is required that a person reports to the headquarters on this job position as necessary (could be weekly, monthly, or other schedule) dependent on operational need
Headquarter Location: 1560 1st Ave, Ottawa, Illinois, 61350
Division of Family and Community Services
Region 3
LaSalle FCRC Office/LaSalle County
Work County: LaSalle
Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov
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.
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.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
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