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CONTRACTUAL WORKER

We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Further, federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, interview for a job, or for any other activity related to the hiring process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to, making a change to the application process (if possible), providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under My Documents → Additional Documents section for each application.

Any questions on Reasonable Accommodations can be directed to Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at CMS.DisabilityResCen@illinois.gov or call (217) 524-7514 for further information and to request or discuss an accommodation.

Sponsorship for Employment

The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status), nor is the State able to provide extensions of optional practical training (OPT) under the STEM-designated degree program for F-1 students.  To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Disclosure of Salary Information

In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history.  Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant’s wage or salary history.  To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials.
Date:  Oct 3, 2025
Location: 

Springfield, IL, US, 62702

Job Requisition ID:  50683

Job Requisition ID: 50683

Start Date: 10/3/25
Closing Date: 10/20/2025
​Agency: Department of Healthcare and Family Services
Class Title: CONTRACTUAL WORKER - 10000 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated starting salary range $7,000; Full salary range $7,000 - $8,000/monthly
Job Type: Hourly
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: 


****A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING****

 

Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV), a copy of your transcripts or diploma for all degrees earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licensures to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. Please note that the Department of Healthcare and Family Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) before any offer can be extended. You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document in lieu of a Resume or CV.

 

 

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 Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology/Healthcare and Family Services – Bureau of Technical Operations is seeking a highly motivated web developer to provide expert-level technical assistance in support of the Third-Party Liability Electronic Database (TED) conversion. The purpose of this Personal Services Contract (PSC) is to fulfill legislatively mandated requirements by updating and transitioning the existing information technology systems to the new Third-Party Liability Electronic Database (TED). This modernization effort is essential to maintaining the integrity and efficiency of systems. The selected individual will play a key role in ensuring a successful transition to TED and supporting the Bureau's mission to recover funds and protect public resources.

 

HFS values employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents.

Employees receive a robust benefit package including:

 

  • Monday-Friday work schedule
  • Flexible Hybrid work schedules are available in many program areas.
  • Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
  • Pension Plan
  • (12) Weeks paid Maternity/Paternity 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

  • Analysis, coding and troubleshooting existing information technology infrastructure for the Bureau of Collections
  • Migrate, trouble shoot, analysis of the ‘to be’ TED application
  • Collaborate with various agencies, vendors and HFS staff to facility the needs of the TED project

Minimum Qualifications

  • Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of four (4) years of college, preferably with courses information technologies, such as programming, analysis and design, and data mapping
  • Requires four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in information technologies

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prefers a minimum of four (4) years of increasingly responsible technical application development in a public or business organization managing a Medicaid Program and Third-Party Liabilities
  • Prefers a minimum of three (3) years of experience working with Visual Basic for Application (VBA)
  • Prefers a minimum of three (3) years’ experience creating and presenting conceptual and technical design documentation
  • Prefers a minimum of three (3) years of experience performing impact analysis
  • Prefers a minimum of three (3) years of experience completing timeframe estimations
  • Prefers a minimum of three (3) years of experience working with Agile Project Management (APM)
  • Prefers a minimum of three (3) years of experience working with VBA, DB2 and SQL database analysis and manipulation
  • Prefers a minimum of three (3) years of experience conducting test results analysis
  • Prefers a minimum of three (3) years of experience performing code integration tasks

Conditions of Employment

  • Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history
  • Requires ability to utilize and maintain state issued equipment such as a laptop
  • Ability to work normal working hours
    • The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description

​Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Work Location: 2200 Churchill Rd, Springfield, Illinois, 62702
Email: HFS.DPASApps@illinois.gov

Posting Group: Leadership & Management

 

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:

  • donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
  • systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com


Nearest Major Market: Springfield

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