Human Resources

Rapid Response Employee Support Information

The Illinois Department of Employment Security is hosting a multi-state agency career fair on May 14, 2025, at the Spoon River Outreach Center. The fair will be open for WIU employees only from 11 am - 12 pm, and then will open up to the community from 12 pm - 2 pm. Download the Career Fair flyer (PDF).

Recruiters will be available to answer questions about open state positions and provide assistance with applying for state jobs. The following agencies will be in attendance:

  • Illinois Department of Veteran Affairs
  • Illinois State Police
  • Illinois Department of Children and Family Services
  • Illinois Department of Public Health
  • Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity
  • Central Management Services
  • Illinois Department of Transportation
  • Illinois Department of Human Services - DRS
  • Illinois Department of Agriculture
  • Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services
  • Illinois Department of Corrections

For details on available State of Illinois positions, go to: https://illinois.jobs2web.com

 

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Helpful Links and Contact Information

  • Employee Assistance Program: Compsych
    For emotional support, work-life solutions, legal guidance, and financial resources
    guidanceresources.com    
    Phone: 833-955-3400

  • Illinois Unemployment Website
    To apply for unemployment benefits or help looking for a job
    ides.illinois.gov       
    Phone: 800-244-5631

  • My Benefits Service Center
    For health/vision/dental insurance changes
    mybenefits.illinois.gov        
    Phone: 844-251-1777

  • SURS 
    For retirement questions specific to your account
    surs.org                              
    Phone: 800-275-7877

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