Illinois state government is hiring in metro-east. Check out 5 jobs, one pays up to $87K
Looking for a new job? The Illinois state government is hiring for a variety of positions in the metro-east, and two of these five listings don’t require a college degree.
There are 49 open job posts with various Illinois state agencies within 50 miles of Belleville, including jobs with the Department of Transportation, Department of Natural Resources and more.
The Work for Illinois website displays job listings, deadlines and qualifications, and you can apply for positions online. We’ve rounded up five local positions and the starting wages, all available as of June 17.
Activity therapist
Agency: Department of Human Services
Wage: $59,424 to $87,216 per year
Location: Chester
Application deadline: June 24
Minimum qualifications for this position include a bachelor’s degree with a major in “therapeutic recreation, music therapy, art therapy, dance therapy, drama therapy, leisure studies or recreation with a specialization in recreational therapy, including successful completion of an approved internship, fieldwork or practicum,” the listing says.
Job responsibilities include, according to the listing:
“Provides therapeutically activity programs and conducts direct therapy for patients served at Chester Mental Health Center on an assigned unit, on an assigned shift.
As a member of the treatment team, participates in the formulating of treatment plans.
Evaluates behaviors and reactions relative to patient’s reaction with activities and leisure time.
Maintains awareness of supplies and equipment for various activities.
Monitors and maintains adequate resources and verifies a safe environment for patients and staff.
Participates in formal on-the-job training opportunities to develop greater skills regarding therapeutic techniques.”
You can apply for the activity therapist position online.
Public aid eligibility assistant
Agency: Department of Human Services
Wage: $46,224 to $60,552 per year
Location: Granite City
Application deadline: June 26
Minimum qualifications include “knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of high school” and one year of clerical supportive experience in the Department of Human Services or equivalent training and experience, according to the listing.
Job responsibilities include, the listing says:
“Performs routine casework support functions by screening and registering applications, sorting of incoming documents, maintaining office supplies and forms, providing office receptionist functions for support staff.
Identifies and sorts documents coming into the Family and Community Resource Center (FCRC).
Prepares files protecting customer’s confidential information, performs office receptionist duties, answers inquiries and/or directs person to professional staff, and enters information into the eligibility systems.”
You can apply for the public aid eligibility assistant position online.
Civil engineer trainee - District 8
Agency: Department of Transportation
Wage: $4,605 to $5,205 monthly
Location: Collinsville
Application deadline: June 27
Minimum qualifications for this position include, according to the listing:
“Completion of a bachelor’s in engineering from an ABET accredited college OR a master’s degree in engineering (includes those expecting to graduate in the next 12 months) OR a current Engineer Intern License in the state of Illinois. (Note: Those applying with only a degree must have a minimum of 2.5 cumulative GPA in engineering related courses. If 2.0-2.5 GPA, applicants must have passed the Fundamentals of Engineering exam.)
Valid driver’s license
Successful completion of background investigation
Occasional travel with occasional overnight stays
Occasional out-of-state travel with overnight stays, dependent on placement”
This position includes “technical work of a civil engineering nature in connection with the planning, design, construction and operation of transportation infrastructure.”
Job responsibilities include, the listing says:
“Provides timely and accurate measurements, analyses, computations, and documentation related to assigned tasks.
Keeps supervisor informed of any problems encountered.
Performs duties in compliance with departmental safety rules. Performs all duties in a manner conducive to the fair and equitable treatment of all employees.
Performs other duties as assigned.”
You can apply to the civil engineer trainee position online.
Day care licensing representative II
Agency: Department of Children and Family Services
Wage: $6,005 per month anticipated starting salary
Location: Belleville
Application deadline: June 30
Minimum qualifications for this position include a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in early childhood education or child development, a minimum of 18 hours of coursework in child development or early childhood education and two years of professional experience in early childhood, day care center, kindergarten or a day care licensing program, the listing says.
Conditions of employment include ability to pass a background check, possession of a valid driver’s license, daily access to an automobile and proof of vehicle insurance, according to the listing.
Job responsibilities include, the listing says:
“Serves as Day Care Licensing Representative.
Initiates re-licensing activity (requesting necessary inspections, providing reapplication forms, etc.) prior to the expiration date of day care center and home licenses.
Provides ongoing monitoring of assigned day care centers and homes, visiting each at least once per year and making additional visits as needed.
Investigates alleged violations of the Illinois Child Care Act and Department standards and regulations as applied to licensed, unlicensed, and license-exempt facilities.
Coordinates services with other local, state, or federal standard-setting agencies concerned with inspecting, licensing, funding, and monitoring day care centers, day care homes, or group day care homes.
Obtains fire and health clearances for day care facilities from the Department of Public Health and state and local fire inspectors.
Maintains client records (to include filing documents as needed) in accordance with federal and state statutes and guidelines, Department rule, procedure, and accreditation standards, monitoring to ensure that all documentation from other Department sources has been included.
Provides input into unit meetings.”
You can apply for the day care licensing representative position online.
Scorer - loaders
Agency: Department of Natural Resources
Wage: $14 to $18 per hour
Location: Sparta
Application deadline: Sept. 30
Minimum qualifications for this position include “education, knowledge, and mental development equivalent to an 8th grade education,” the listing says, and preferred qualifications include knowledge of firearm safety. Additional requirements include a minimum age of 16, ability to work shifts up to 9 or 10 hours and ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
Job responsibilities may include, according to the listing:
“Accurately keep/tally scores for competitors.
Serve as referee for events.
Loaders will have responsibilities that include:
Ensure target throwing machines always have sufficient amount of targets in them.
Serve as referee for events.
Scorers/Loaders both have responsibilities that include:
Cleaning fields during/after shooting events.
Assist with other events to set up tables/chairs.
Wash/distribute water jugs for hydration stations.
Clean up areas before/after/during events.
Haul trash, tear down boxes and bail cardboard.
Litter pick up detail.
Shotgun hull pickup/disposal.
Light groundskeeping.”
Responsibilities may vary based on whether the person is primarily a scorer or loader.
You can apply for the scorer - loader position online.
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