07/09/2024
Return to view all job openingsLocation: Decatur, IL, US, 62526
Job Requisition ID: 38862
Agency : Department of Human Services
Closing Date/Time: 07/16/2024
Salary: Anticipated Salary (Eff 7/1/24) $4,952-$6,952/month ($59,424-$83,424/year)
Job Type: Salaried
County: Macon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC063
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
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Conditions of Employment
*All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: 8:30am-5:00pm, Monday-Friday
Work Location: 757 W Pershing Rd, Decatur, Illinois, 62526
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 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.
As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:
• A Pension Program
• Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
• 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
• 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
*Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)
• 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
• Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
• Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
• GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
• 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
• Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
E_mail: tahanee.ortiz@illinois.gov
Phone: 312-497-1155
Cert: Any Certification
must apply through external site: https://illinois.jobs2web.com/job/Decatur-REHABILITATIONMOBILITY-INSTRUCTOR-TRAINEE-%28OPTION-1-REHABILITATION-INSTRUCTOR%29-IL-62526/1185315200/