Regional Liaison
State of IllinoisIllinois, United States
Posted January 22, 2026
79068 - 114492 USD
Full Time
About the Company
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.
Job Description
The Division of Rehabilitation Services is seeking a self-motivated and organized individual with strong communication skills to serve as Regional Liaison.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in social welfare administration, rehabilitation counseling, social work, vocational guidance or a closely related field
- Two years of experience related to field of specialization
- Two years of professional experience working with a Medicaid waiver program in a public or private organization
- Two years of professional experience working with federal and state requirements for a direct service for individuals with disabilities in a public or private organization
- Two years of professional experience researching and analyzing trends in a direct service program and making recommendations for policy and/or procedural changes and training
- Two years of professional experience working collaboratively to analyze issues and adopt an effective course of action
- Two years of professional experience providing technical assistance and consultation to community providers and staff in the provision of services to eliminate and/or reduce barriers to individuals with disabilities to allow them to function independently
- Two years of professional experience interacting and communicating clearly and effectively both orally and in writing, with a wide range of individuals that include state agency officials, the public, employers, community service providers, and internal and external stakeholders
Benefits
- 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
- 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually
- 13 Paid Holidays annually
- Flexible Work Schedules
- 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
- Deferred Compensation Program
- Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
- GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
- 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
- Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)