Job Description
Job Requisition ID:54238 BPIS:13727 Opening Date:03/12/2026 Closing Date:03/26/2026 Agency:Department of Healthcare and Family Services Class Title:CHILD SUPPORT SPECIALIST II - 07199 Skill Option:None Bilingual Option:Spanish Salary:Anticipated starting salary $5637/month / Full range $5637 - $8026/month Job Type:Salaried Category:Full Time County:Cook 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.All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com 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 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 Department of Healthcare and Family Services, Division of Child Support Services is seeking to hire a highly qualified and motivated Spanish speaking professional to join our Southern Region/Team J in the role of Child Support Specialist II.This position will perform complex professional analysis related to child support accounts including interviews applicants and/or reviews Uniform Interstate Family Support Act (UIFSA), initiates legal pleadings for transmittal to the Office of the Attorney General and other legal representatives, travels to various states to retrieve pertinent information for child support cases.The ability to translate information into and conducts interviews in Spanish for non-English speaking people is imperative.The ideal candidate will have excellent mathematics, communication, organizational, and analytical skills to be successful in performing the operations of the CSSII for the Southern Region/Team J while maintaining working relationships with other professional governmental organizations.HFS values employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents.Employees receive a robust benefit package including:Monday-Friday work schedule Flexible work schedules are available in many program areas.(Remote work may be an option for certain positions.) Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance Pension Plan Paid Parental Leave Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare) Employees earn (12) paid Sick Days annually.New Employees earn (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to (25) paid Vacation Days annually.Employees earn (3) paid Personal Days annually.(13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date) If you are seeking a new opportunity, and this position appeals to you, please apply today! At the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS), we value staff as our greatest asset.We work in a spirit of teamwork to help millions of Illinoisans access high quality healthcare and fulfill child support obligations to advance their physical, mental, and financial well-being.We provide healthcare coverage for children and adults through Medicaid and other medical programs, and we help ensure that children receive financial resources from both their parents through Child Support Services.The HFS Office of the Inspector General investigates, audits and reviews program activity to ensure the integrity of our programs is maintained.HFS is committed to promoting and preserving a workplace culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion.We welcome and value employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents.It is the collective sum of our individual differences that provides a broad perspective, leading to greater innovation and achievement.In recruiting for our team, we recognize the unique contributions of each applicant regardless of culture, ethnicity, race, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, disability, and sexual orientation.HFS is an equal opportunity employer.Essential Functions Under general direction, interviews applicants and/or reviews Uniform Interstate Family Support Act (UIFSA) petitions received from other IV-D agencies/ ju