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How much do remote dhs jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote dhs in Illinois is $26.82, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.96 and $32.16 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Remote DHS?

A Remote DHS job refers to a position within the Department of Homeland Security that allows employees to work from a location outside of a traditional office setting. These roles can include cybersecurity, policy analysis, intelligence, and administrative duties, among others. Remote DHS jobs provide flexibility while still requiring adherence to federal security protocols and policies. Eligibility often depends on the specific job role, security clearance requirements, and departmental needs.

What are the typical responsibilities of a Remote DHS?

Remote DHS professionals are responsible for managing client cases, completing assessments, developing care plans, and facilitating access to resources—all while working from a remote location. You’ll conduct virtual meetings with clients, document progress in electronic systems, and collaborate with social workers, healthcare providers, or team members to ensure clients’ needs are met. The role often involves balancing a varied caseload, responding promptly to client concerns, and maintaining strict confidentiality standards. As a remote team member, clear and consistent communication with both clients and colleagues is key to achieving positive outcomes.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Remote DHS position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Remote DHS (Direct Support or Department of Human Services staff), you need a background in social services, psychology, or a related field, typically supported by relevant certifications or human services degrees. Experience using case management software, secure communication platforms, and databases is often required. Strong interpersonal skills, self-motivation, and problem-solving abilities help you support clients and coordinate with teams remotely. These skills are vital to ensure effective client care, maintain compliance, and facilitate collaborative support in a virtual environment.

What are the most commonly searched types of Dhs jobs in Illinois?

The most popular types of Dhs jobs in Illinois are:

What cities in Illinois are hiring for Remote Dhs jobs?

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Infographic showing various Remote Dhs job openings in Illinois as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 75% Full Time, and 25% Contract. Highlights an 100% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $55,779 per year, or $26.8 per hour.

Interpreter (OPI) - Government Services

Prisma International, Inc.

Chicago, IL • On-site, Remote

Contractor

Re-posted 16 days ago


Job description

About Prisma International, Inc. (Prisma) - Prisma is a dynamic and growing language services provider committed to delivering exceptional Interpretation solutions to clients worldwide. We pride ourselves on our dedication to linguistic excellence and client satisfaction. 

Prisma is actively seeking experienced, professional Interpreters to join our team as Independent Contractors. In this role you will provide remote Over the Phone Interpreting (OPI) services to our local, state and federal government clients. Please complete the Questionnaire portion of this application to indicate your language specialty.

The following languages are in demand:

Amharic, Armenian, Balinese, Bosnian, Cebuano, Cham, Croatian, Czech, Filipino, Finnish, Fujian, Georgian, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Kyrgyz, Malagasy, Mongolian, Mixteco Alto, Nahuatl, Norwegian (Bokmal), Oromo, Persian (Farsi), Polish, Pohnpeian, Punjabi, Romanian, Samoan, Serbian, Slovak, Somali, Soninke, Swedish, Taiwanese, Tajik, Tamil, Thai, Tongan, Turkish, Uyghur, Uzbek, Wolof, Yiddish, and Yoruba.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Ideal candidates shall be able to provide:

  • Experience with consecutive or simultaneous over the phone (OPI) interpretation between a government representative and non-English speakers.
  • Polite forms of expression, enunciation, and a high-level of customer service.
  • Deliver correct concepts and meanings between speaker and the Limited English Proficient (LEP) speaker.
  • Correct grammar, clarity and tones between the two languages.
  • Experience with following the speakers' direction, professionally interject when clarification is needed, and manage the flow of a conversation.
  • Refrain from side conversations with the LEP and entering into any disagreement with the customer or LEP.
  • Compliance with applicable ethics and standards.
  • Experience interpreting for local, state and/or federal government offices.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS - Applicants must meet ALL of the following to be considered:

  • Experience: At least one (1) year of OPI consecutive or simultaneous interpreting experience
  • References: Two (2) professional references who can vouch for your work as an over the phone consecutive or simultaneous interpreter
  • Resume: The resume/CV you submit must outline your professional interpretation experience. Resumes without this information will result in disqualification.
  • Minimum Age: 18+ years
  • Minimum Education: High School Diploma
  • Location: Reside in the United States or a U.S. territory
  • Fluency: Fluent in English and the target language
  • Accreditations: Able to provide at least one of the following accreditations:
    • American Translation Association (ATA)
    • Trained or accredited through a higher education institution

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants may be subject to a federal background check. 

DESIRED SKILLS:

  • Experience providing interpretation services to federal government offices such as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and their agencies, e.g. USCIS, CBP, FEMA, etc.

IMPORTANT APPLICANT SECURITY NOTICE:

Prisma will never ask for payment information or fee transfers during recruitment or employment preparation. Legitimate outreach for information will only originate from official @prisma.com email addresses.