Home Services Program Counselor Trainee (Ump)
Job Location:
Aurora, CO - USA
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Job Summary
Job Requisition ID:57626
Opening Date:07/30/2026
Closing Date: 08/12/2026
Agency:Department of Human Services
Class Title:REHABILITATION COUNSELOR TRAINEE - 38159
Skill Option:Home Services - Credential / Rehab. Counselor Trainee - UMP Credential
Bilingual Option:Spanish
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $5328-$7480/month ($63936-$89760/year) bilingual pay
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Kane
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:RC062 Technical Employees AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:
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 requireda 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 theAdditional Documentssection of yourapplication. 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 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.
Why Work for Illinois
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion equity and dedication that define our state. Whether youre helping to improve schools protect our natural resources or support families in need youre part of something biggersomething that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career youre looking for we offer jobs that fit your life and your scheduleflexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Position Overview
The Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) is the states 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 coordinates customer case records and documents in a field office pertaining to the service delivery activities to customers in the Bureau of Customer and Community Field Services/Home Services Program. This position will receive formal and informal training not to exceed twelve (12) months to learn the rules regulations and policies of the Home Services Program to ultimately manage a caseload providing services to individuals with disabilities to remain independent in their home and community. This position interprets and translates information into Spanish for limited English-speaking individuals. The Division of Rehabilitation Services is seeking to hire a self-motivated and detail-oriented individual with good communication skills.
Essential Functions
- Serves as Home Services Program Counselor Trainee in the Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Bureau of Customer and Community Field Services/Home Services Program receives on-the-job training not to exceed twelve (12) months to learn the rules federal and state regulations policies and procedures for provision of services to individuals under the Persons with Disabilities (PWD) Waiver Brain Injury (BI) Waiver and/or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) Waiver at risk of nursing home placement.
- Studies and becomes proficient in utilizing the Divisions case management system.
- Attends and participates in staff meetings conferences workshops and in-service training related to the discipline of rehabilitation counseling and the home services program.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires possession of a masters degree from a college or university program accredited by the Council on Rehabilitation Education (CORE) Or a masters degree from an accredited college or university in social work sociology gerontology and nursing rehabilitation counseling rehabilitation administration clinical psychology counseling psychology deaf education special education or a closely related field.
- Requires ability to speak read and write Spanish at a colloquial skill level.
*This class is included as an Upward Mobility Program credential title.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires ability to travel to individuals home to interview applicants to determine initial eligibility and to monitor and revaluate services for DRS Home Services Program.
- Requires the ability to physically access and visually assess the home environment for suitability and planning of services.
*All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours:Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm 1 hour unpaid lunch.
Headquarter Location:888 S Edgelawn Dr Aurora Illinois 60506
Division of Rehabilitation Services
Bureau of Customer and Community Services
Region 2
Work County:Kane
Posting Group:Social Services
About the Agency: The Illinois Department of Human Services uplifts individuals and communities across Illinois. Our mission is to respond to the needs of all people in Illinois so they can lead healthy safe and enriched lives. Our vision is the future we are shaping with dignity and the well-being of everyone in Illinois. Our values are the principles that guide us as we work to remove systemic barriers and create lasting opportunities with Compassion Accessibility Responsibility and Equity.
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)
- Benefit time modified for part-time 12-hour & non-standard 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)
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
- GI BillTraining/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: title is within the Upward Mobility Program (UMP). General Program information can be found by clicking on theUpward Mobility Programlink or for specific title information atUMP Titles.To utilize upward mobility contractual rights for this position employees must apply internally and must upload a copy of the UMP grade notice to their application documents prior to submission. UMP grades can be uploaded to the Additional Documents OR Grade Documentation section of the application.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Use the Apply button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
If you are not already signed in you will be prompted to do so.
State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees a link is available at the top left of thehomepage in the blue ribbon.
Non-State employees should log in on the using the View Profile link in the top right of thehomepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in you will be prompted to create an account.
If you have questions about how to apply please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to thecareer portalfor State employees and review theInternal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees: on click Application Procedures in the footer of every page of the website.
State employees should include temporary assignment in the application profile. Temporary assignment verification forms can be uploaded to the Additional Documents section.
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:
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