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Welcome to the City of Rockford Job Application portal. You have entered a secure website. Please note the following before starting the application: If this is your first time using our on-line job application, you will need to create an account before you are able to apply for an open position. You must complete the application in one sitting, you will NOT be able to save the application and return to complete the application.

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Due to the volume of applications we receive, applicants are only contacted if they are selected for testing or interviews.
Testing and interviewing will be scheduled between the hours of 8am and 5pm Monday through Friday. Candidates not able to test or interview during scheduled times will forfeit consideration for the position, and candidates must pass any required testing to move forward in the selection process.

If you are offered employment by the City you will need to provide the following documents:
I-9 eligibility forms
Transcripts, high school diploma or GED
Documented proof of any necessary requirements e.g. licenses, certificates, etc.
Certain positions will require a driver's license with a good driving record.

All newly hired employees (Except Police and Fire) shall live anywhere within Winnebago County or anywhere within fifteen (15) miles of Rockford City Hall within six (6) months of the completion of their introductory period, department heads and City Administrator shall live within the municipal boundaries of the City of Rockford within six (6) months of their introductory period.




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DCEO MULTIVICTIMIZATION FRONT LINE CRISIS NAVIGATOR

Position: 000337901

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: MAYORS OFFICE STAFF

Group: NON-EXEMPT

Job Class: DCEO MULTI V F LINE CRISIS NA

Posting End: 11/30/2025

Details: BENEFITS


Reports to: Manager Mayor’s Office of Domestic Violence & Human Trafficking Manager Class Code: 3379

Grade: 602 FLSA: Non-Exempt


Hourly Wage: $20.29

NATURE OF WORK

This position serves as a Front-Line Crisis Navigator at the Family Peace Center (FPC). A Front-Line Crisis Navigator will be responsible for immediate intake and assessment of persons upon entry to the FPC, which will allow staff to anticipate and respond to immediate client needs prior to assignment to a Case Manager.

GRANT FUNDI....

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MEDICAL RESPONSE ADVOCATE

Position: 000161301

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: MAYORS OFFICE STAFF

Group: NON-EXEMPT

Job Class: MEDICAL RESPONSE ADVOCATE

Posting End: 10/31/2025

Details: BENEFITS


MUST POST SALARY AT $47,548.80

Reports to: Deputy Director Mayor’s Office of Domestic and Community Violence Prevention Class Code: 1613

Grade: 603 FLSA: Non-Exempt

Hourly Wage: $ 22.86

NATURE OF WORK

The Medical Response Advocate position is a full-time position that is responsible for implementing the agency’s hospital-based Medical Response Advocacy Project, working on behalf of survivors of intimate partner violence in collaboration with interdisciplinary staff at UW SwedishAmerican Hospital. This role involves providing ....

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FAMILY PEACE CENTER CHILDREN'S ADVOCATE

Position: 000338301

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: MAYORS OFFICE STAFF

Group: NON-EXEMPT

Job Class: FAMILY PEACE CENTER CHLDRN AVD

Posting End: 10/28/2025

Details: BENEFITS


Reports to: R3 Project Manager Class Code: 3383

Grade: 604 FLSA: Exempt

Hourly Wage: $23.44

NATURE OF WORK

The Children’s Advocate (CA) will be responsible for caring and advocating for survivor's children in the Center in the dedicated Children's Space while their parent accesses Front Line Crisis Navigation, Case Management, or partner agency services at the Family Peace Center.
GRANT FUNDING ADVISEMENT
This position is 100% grant funded, and the current grant period expires in June of 2026 with potential for renewal. Acceptan....

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ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY 1

Position: 000144001

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: LEGAL DEPARTMENT

Group: EXEMPT NON

Job Class: ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY I

Posting End: 10/31/2025

Details: BENEFITS


Reports to: Assistant City Attorney II, City Attorney, or Legal Director Class Code: 1440
Grade: 108 FLSA: Exempt

Hourly Wage: $37.21 ~ $44.65


NATURE OF WORK

The public is served by this position as professional legal work in performing legal services for local government.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

Primary work involves providing legal counsel to city departments, council, and administration. Responsibilities include assisting the police department in analyzing and responding to FOIA requests and....

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MICROSOFT EXCHANGE / VOIP ADMINISTRATOR

Position: 000139101

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INTEGRA

Group: EXEMPT NON

Job Class: MICROSOFT EXCHANGE/VOIP ADMIN

Posting End: 10/28/2025

Details: BENEFITS


Reports to: IT Infrastructure Manager Class Code: 1391

Pay grade: 109 FLSA: Exempt

Hourly Wage: $39.99 ~ $47.99

NATURE OF WORK

The Exchange / VoIP Administrator is responsible for managing, configuring, and maintaining the organization’s Exchange email systems and Voice over IP (VoIP) telecommunications infrastructure. This position ensures that communication systems are available, reliable, and secure, providing essential services to support business operations. The role includes overseeing daily administration, troubleshooting, and support of email and t....

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HOUSING ADVOCATE-MENTAL HEALTH

Position: 000443301

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: HUMAN SERVICES CAP 1

Group: NON-EXEMPT

Job Class: HOUSING ADVOCATE-MNTL HLTH SRV

Posting End: 10/17/2025

Details: BENEFITS


7793348-7567

Reports to: Homeless Program Coord Class Code: 4433
Pay grade: 505 FLSA: Non-exempt

Hourly Wage: $24.56

NATURE OF WORK

Performs technical work of some difficulty in the operation of the Community Services Division housing advocacy programs within the Human Services Department, which targets the low-income, disadvantaged population or others in need of housing related services. Work involves a variety of tasks which may include case management, forms processing, assessment, referral, counseling, outreach, inspection, investigation, community relations, pu....

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HOUSING ADVOCATE-MENTAL HEALTH

Position: 000443301

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: HUMAN SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

Group: NON-EXEMPT

Job Class: HOUSING ADVOCATE-MNTL HLTH SRV

Posting End: 10/17/2025

Details: BENEFITS


Reports to: Homeless Program Coord Class Code: 4433
Pay grade: 505 FLSA: Non-exempt

Hourly Wage: $24.56

NATURE OF WORK

Performs technical work of some difficulty in the operation of the Community Services Division housing advocacy programs within the Human Services Department, which targets the low-income, disadvantaged population or others in need of housing related services. Work involves a variety of tasks which may include case management, forms processing, assessment, referral, counseling, outreach, inspection, investigation, community relations, pu....

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HEAD START SITE COORDINATOR

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: HUMAN SERVICES HEADSTART

Group: EXEMPT NON

Job Class: HEAD START SITE COORDINATOR

Posting End: 10/30/2025

Details: BENEFITS


Meet Head Start and DCFS Licensing, attach education to interview

Reports to: Head Start Director Class Code: 4415

Pay grade: 507 FLSA: Exempt

Hourly Wage $26.19

NATURE OF WORK

Serves the public with monitoring and supervisory work in the operation of a Head Start collaboration site.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

Work involves responsibility for overseeing the operations of one of the three Head Start/District #205 collaboration sites or the childcare collaborations; oversees the activities of all staff assigned to that site and ensures implementation of programs and activities based on Head Start Perform....

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HEAD START TEACHER

Position: 000430101

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: HUMAN SERVICES HEADSTART

Group: AFSCME C H

Job Class: HEAD START TEACHER 37WK

Posting End: 10/31/2025

Details: BENEFITS


Meet DCFS Licensing/HSPS, education required before interview

Reports to: Community Partner Coordinator Class Code: 4301
FLSA: Non-exempt Pay grade: 3 AFHN

Wage Hourly: $19.62


NATURE OF WORK
Serving the public by participating in teaching children in the Head Start Program and includes assisting in providing a supporting and nurturing environment for the development of preschool children in a collaboration setting.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES
Assists the Collaboration Teacher in providing a comprehensive, developmentally appropriate early childhood program of instruction. Provides a safe and n....

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EARLY HEAD START HOME VISITOR TEACHER

Position: 000431701

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: HUMAN SERVICES HEADSTART

Group: AFSCME C H

Job Class: HOMEVISIT TEACHER AFHE 49 WK

Posting End: 10/31/2025

Details: BENEFITS


Meet Head Start and DCFS Licensing and provide education to interview

Reports to: Site Manager Class Code: 4317
Pay grade: 6 FLSA: Exempt AFHE

Hourly Wage: $23.05

NATURE OF WORK

Serves the public with curriculum and lesson planning, teaching infants and toddlers and progress reporting as a Home Visitor Teacher for Early Head Start. Works with parents to support children’s learning in the home. Supports pregnant women and families’ health and social service needs making referrals as needed.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

Work involves providing a comprehensive, developmentally appropriate infant/tod....

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