Public Aid Lead Casework Specialist

State of Illinois•Springfield, IL

10d

About The Position

The Department of Healthcare and Family Services is seeking to hire a motivated individual to serve as a Public Aid Lead Casework Specialist assigned to the Bureau of All Kids. Under the general direction from the KidCare Supervisor, this position will function as a lead worker to a team of casework staff in the Bureau of All Kids. This position serves a functional resource to less experience caseworkers and provides on-the-job training for new staff. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, communication skills, excellent team leadership skills, ability to thrive in a high volume and fast paced environment and demonstrate the ability to collaborate with team members to ensure operations are running effectively. HFS values employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents. Employees receive a robust benefit package including: Monday-Friday work schedule Flexible work schedules are available in many program areas. (Remote work may be an option for certain positions.) Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance Pension Plan Paid Parental Leave Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare) Employees earn (12) paid Sick Days annually. New Employees earn (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to (25) paid Vacation Days annually. Employees earn (3) paid Personal Days annually. (13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date) If you are seeking a new opportunity, and this position appeals to you, please apply today! At the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS), we value staff as our greatest asset. We work in a spirit of teamwork to help millions of Illinoisans access high quality healthcare and fulfill child support obligations to advance their physical, mental, and financial well-being. We provide healthcare coverage for children and adults through Medicaid and other medical programs, and we help ensure that children receive financial resources from both their parents through Child Support Services. The HFS Office of the Inspector General investigates, audits and reviews program activity to ensure the integrity of our programs is maintained. HFS is committed to promoting and preserving a workplace culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome and value employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents. It is the collective sum of our individual differences that provides a broad perspective, leading to greater innovation and achievement. In recruiting for our team, we recognize the unique contributions of each applicant regardless of culture, ethnicity, race, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, disability, and sexual orientation. HFS is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college with emphasis onthe behavioral sciences and two (2) years suitable professional casework experience in a social service agency; or one (1) yearof agency casework experience; or any combination of equivalent training and experience
Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history
Requires the ability to utilize and maintain state issued equipment such as a laptop

Responsibilities

Under general direction, serves as lead worker to a team of casework staff
Serves as functional resource person for team casework staff
Manages a caseload
Identifies training needs and conducts on-the-job training for assigned staff
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumeratedabove

Benefits

Monday-Friday work schedule
Flexible work schedules are available in many program areas.
Remote work may be an option for certain positions.
Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
Pension Plan
Paid Parental Leave
Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare)
Employees earn (12) paid Sick Days annually.
New Employees earn (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to (25) paid Vacation Days annually.
Employees earn (3) paid Personal Days annually.
(13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date)