Illinois Department of Human Services

Illinois Department of Human Services Headquarters Location

Springfield, IL

About Illinois Department of Human Services
The Department of Human Services is one of Illinois' largest agencies, with more than 13,000 employees.

Illinois created IDHS in 1997, to provide our state's residents with streamlined access to integrated services, especially those who are striving to move from welfare to work and economic independence, and others who face multiple challenges to self-sufficiency.

IDHS is proud of its diversity, efficiency, and the services that the agency and its community partners provide to Illinois citizens.

Vision, Mission, and Core Values
Our vision, mission, and core values define what we stand for and believe in.

Our vision defines what we aspire towards.

Our mission statement defines what we are here to do.

Our core values are the guiding principles that shape our behavior and actions.

Our Vision
All people in Illinois achieve their full potential.

Our Core Values
Human Dignity
Equity
Community Informed
Urgency
Transparency
Kindness
New Online Employment Application Process
The State’s former hiring process was 99% paper-based, but now our modernized recruitment and hiring system is 100% electronic!

In this video, we’ll share five easy tips to help when applying for employment with the State of Illinois. These tips will make the process as smooth and user-friendly as possible.

Tip Number One: Create a Profile
Tip Number Two: Conduct a Custom Search
Tip Number Three: Save Applications
Tip Number Four: Setting Up Notifications
Tip Number Five: Career Counseling is now available

For more information and to learn about some of the thousands of opportunities the State of Illinois posts each year, visit work.illinois.gov.

At the State of Illinois, we welcome you to Find Your Opportunity.

Number of Employees in Illinois Department of Human Services

10,000+