Employment Opportunities
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Types of positions
As a part of the State Universities Civil Service System, the Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) employs a variety of positions at offices located throughout Illinois. Types of positions include:
- Nurses
- Social Workers
- Speech and Hearing Consultants
- Respiratory Therapists
- Social Service Personnel
- Clerical Personnel
- Business/Accounting Personnel
- Information Technology Personnel
To view current openings, visit our Join Our Team page.
Competitive benefits
In addition to helping families of children with special healthcare needs, DSCC offers a competitive benefits package. University of Illinois employees receive a variety of state of Illinois benefits as well as University-specific benefits. Some of those benefits include:
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Civil union partner health insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- University retirement plans
- Employee assistance programs
- Recreation and wellness programs
- Tuition waivers
- Paid time off (beginning at 12 days per year for hourly staff and 25 days per year for salaried staff)
- Paid sick time (12 days per year)
- Various discounts from participating partners
For specific information on benefits, please see the University of Illinois Employee Benefits webpage.
"Specialized Care for Children has gone through many changes since I started in 2005. But the focus of our organization is still helping children and young adults with special healthcare needs. By partnering with families, we assist them in finding appropriate services and providers, and also to become strong advocates for their children. It’s an amazing experience when a parent tells you how DSCC has helped their child become more than they ever thought possible."
Kimberley Firkins
(Program Coordinator Assistant III)