Opening Date: 01/05/2026
Closing Date: 01/16/2026
​Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: REHABILITATION CASE COORD I - 38141 
Skill Option: UMP Certificate 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Salary $4,004-$5,245/month ($48,048-$62,940/year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: DeKalb
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC014 Clerical Employees, AFSCME

Work Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:30am-5pm, 1 hour unpaid lunch.

Headquarter Location: 1330 Oakwood Ave, DeKalb, Illinois, 60115

Division of Rehabilitation Services

Bureau of Customer and Community Field Services

Region 2

Work County: DeKalb

To be considered, applicants must apply through our official website: https://illinois.jobs2web.com/job-invite/52316/

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 you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible 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 state’s leading 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. The Division of Rehabilitation Services is seeking to hire a Rehabilitation Case Coordinator who is self-motivated and detail-oriented individual with strong communication skills who will work with counselor(s) and the case management system to determine daily priority of customer service delivery. This position collects, reviews and processes Individual Provider (IP) time sheets, vendor bills and payments and triages and prioritizes incoming mail, email, phone calls, voicemail, and drop-in customers. The Rehabilitation Case Coordinator assists applicants, program participants, family members/guardians/care givers, vendors and referring agencies with understanding program rules, policies, eligibility criteria and other aspects of the Home Services Program. 

Essential Functions

• Works with counselor(s) and the case management system to determine daily priority of customer service delivery. 
• Collects, reviews and processes Individual Provider (IP) time sheets bi-monthly. 
• Assists applicants, program participants, family members/guardians/care givers, vendors and referring agencies with understanding program rules, policies, eligibility criteria and other aspects of the Home Services Program. 
• Triages and prioritizes incoming mail, email, phone calls, voicemail, and drop-in customers.
• Meets frequently with Home Services Program staff within the office and/or supervisor to plan and/or discuss general casework activities. 
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of four (4) years of high school. 
• Requires two (2) years of clerical related experience that demonstrates incorporation of working-level proficiency and accuracy in performing keyboarding functions.

*Qualifying state employees, in the employee Upward Mobility Program, may complete combinations of specific proficiency tests and training programs leading to a certificate of proficiency in lieu of the stated requirements for this class.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires ability to travel for training.

*All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

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)
• 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)
  For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx