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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.