Social Services Career Trainee (IDHS)
Southern Illinois
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Social Services Career Trainee (IDHS)

April 22, 2026
 
 
Logo for IDHS featuring blue capital letters “IDHS” alongside stylized human figures in blue, yellow, and orange forming a family-like icon.Illinois Department of Human Services
 
 



 Position Overview:

The Division of Family & Community Services is seeking energetic, detail-oriented Social Services Career Trainees to complete six to twelve months of on-the-job training assisting customers with public assistance through Department of Human Services (DHS) programs. Trainees will develop the skills to manage a caseload, including informing clients about program changes and encouraging participation, determining TANF eligibility, handling earned income cases, assessing client needs for referrals, and maintaining accurate records such as household updates, budget calculations, and SNAP and medical eligibility. 

 Minimum Qualifications 

 Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college, preferably with courses in social science or a related field of the social sciences. 

 

 About IDHS 

 IDHS serves families in need across Illinois. Our mission is to provide equitable access to social services, supports, programs, and resources to enhance the lives of all whom we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency, and Kindness. 

 Salary: 

$4,747-$6,446 per month, $56,964-$77,352 per year 

 Hours: Full-Time Mon-Fri 8:30 am- 5:00 pm

 Work Locations- 

  • Anna-Beardstow- Bloomington- Blue Island- Carlinville- Chicago- Danville- East Alton- East St. Louis- 
    Elgin- Galesburg- Granite City- Harrisburg- Havana- Jacksonville- Kewanee- Lincoln- Olney- 
    Pekin- Princeton- Rockford- Sterling- Sycamore- Taylorville- Williamson- Woodstock 

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 Social Service Career Trainee - State of Illinois Jobs 

 

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