Child Care Assistance Program Specialist - Child Care Connection
About The Position
The Child Care Assistance Program Specialist position is a critical member of our Child Care Connection team, a program under SAL Community Services. In this role, you will help families find child care providers and determine if they are eligible for child care assistance and support the Illinois Department of Human Services. SAL Community Services connects the community to services that ensure every child can succeed in school and life, and every adult has access to basic human needs like food, counseling, child care, and housing. We do this by listening, learning, and acting to help individuals and families navigate the barriers that prevent them from moving their life forward in a positive way.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalency certificate (GED).
- Must obtain required background clearances.
Nice To Haves
- Associate's degree (or 66+ hours of college credit).
- Experience with or knowledge of Child Care Resource and Referral Service or child care services.
- Experience working with families with low income and/or child care subsidies is desired.
Responsibilities
- Work with families to determine eligibility of state-funded programs.
- Process Illinois Department of Human Services and Child Care Resource and Referral reports.
- Maintain assigned caseload of subsidized child care services for both parents and child care providers as contracted by IDHS.
- Verify client and child care provider eligibility in assigned caseload.
- Process applications, approvals, cancellations, denials and redeterminations.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Health benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- 401(k) with employer contribution
- Pet insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
