Information & Referral Specialist

Salary : $48,500.00 - $49,500.00 Annually Location : Wheaton, IL Job Type: Full-time Job Number: 25-00116 Department: Community Services Department Opening Date: 09/19/2025 Hours: Monday - Friday 9:30 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. POSITION SUMMARY We are pleased to offer the opportunity to work as an Information & Referral Specialist within DuPage County's Department of Community Services. The position supports the department's call center in the area of social service by responding to requests for assistance in gathering, analyzing and evaluating data relating to needs, and determining appropriate referrals. This position is grant funded. This position is eligible for our complete benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, pension, deferred compensation plan, tuition reimbursement, pre-paid legal and credit union. As a team member at DuPage County, you will also have access to time off with pay on Designated Holidays or holiday pay if required to work, Vacation time, Sick time and Paid Leave. To learn more about the cost and coverage of the benefits plan, visit For detailed information on paid time off, visit , Section 5 DuPage County is an equal opportunity employer RESPONSIBILITIES Responsibilities Include: Assists individuals in focusing on particular needs, and with identifying problems Screens clients either by phone or in person for eligibility for programs or services offered and completes calls Completes assessments with call-in and walk-in clients by gathering demographic, income, assets and needs information Enters demographics and assessment information intothe multiple databases Assists clients with the completion of applications, applying for assistance, setting appointments or finding appropriate referrals Provides advocacy and short-term crisis intervention for persons in extreme states of stress and refers them to appropriate resources Mails, texts or emails resource information when needed and follows up with individuals and/or referral agency to assure client needs are met Provides counseling on health insurance options Conducts inquiries and basic research to determine if unknown types of services are available Compiles data on the number of calls, follow-up calls, source of referrals and tabulates required reports for review by supervisor Prepares and presents public information material, educational workshops and represents the unit with service providers Attend meetings and programs related to relevant social service programs the County supports Performs community outreach in the form of public speaking and conducting educational workshops REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE Requirements include the following experience or equivalent combination of training and experience: Completion of an Associate's Degree Two (2) years of experience in call center, customer service, crisis intervention, information and referral or social services role Must obtain an Inform USA (formerly AIRS) Certification, timeframe for obtaining certification is dependent on education level and prior Information & Referral experience A pre-employment background check is required. Physical Requirements and Work Environment PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. A general office environment with a moderate noise level, to include some travel to an off-site facility or building in all weather conditions. DuPage County offers a complete benefit package to full-time employees including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, pension, holidays, vacation, sick leave, deferred compensation plan, tuition reimbursement, pre-paid legal and credit union. Limited benefits are also offered for eligible part-time positions. To learn more details, visit our 01 Select the response below that represents your highest completed level of education. Master's Degree from an Accredited Institution Bachelor's Degree from an Accredited Institution Associate's Degree from an Accredited Institution Some college level courses complete but no degree awarded from an Accredited Institution High School Diploma or GED None of the above 02 If you possess a degree, in what field/ major is the degree? (If no degree, answer with N/A) 03 Select the response below that represents the number of years of experience you possess relevant to the position you are applying for. 5 or more years of relevant experience 4 years of relevant experience 3 years of relevant experience 2years of relevant experience 1 year of relevant experience Less than 1 year or No experience 04 Please briefly describe your work experience relating to a call center environment, customer service, crisis intervention, information & referral or other social services roles. (Do not enter See Resume) 05 Are you able to perform the following, with or without an accommodation?Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Yes No Required Question