Clerical Support: Office Associate Option 2

Location:

Deerfield, IL, US, 60015

Job Requisition ID: 35272

DCFS is deeply committed to the welfare and protection of children. Our goal is to protect children by strengthening and supporting families. In every effort, from receiving hotline calls to reaching family reunification or foster care and adoption, children and families are our focus.

Agency : Department of Children and Family Services
Closing Date/Time: 02/13/2024
Salary: $3,590.00-$4,852.00/month (Anticipated Starting Salary $3,590.00/month)
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC014

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUSTapply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Posting Identification Number

155222

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and energetic individual to serve as Office Clerical. Under direction, this position will perform complex, specialized clerical services for the Sexual Behavior Problems Program Manager and staff. The position will answer phones, greet visitors, maintain files, and perform general clerical functions. This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is detail oriented and interested in playing a supporting role in the Department’s operations. DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program. The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent organizational skills and strong communication skills. We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of the children and families of Illinois.

Job Responsibilities

• Serves as Office Clerical.
• Answers incoming phone calls and greets visitors.
• Establishes and maintains case files.
• Keyboards travel vouchers from handwritten materials, calculates and reviews to ensure accuracy, and returns to workers for review and signature.
• Orients professional and other clerical staff regarding Departmental rules and office procedures.
• Serves as timekeeper; records benefit time use.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of high school

2. Requires 2 years of office experience

Conditions of Employment

1. Requires ability to pass a background check.

2. Requires ability to keyboard accurately 45 wpm.

Work Hours: Monday -Friday 8:30AM-5:00PM
Work Location: 1755 Lake Cook Rd Deerfield, IL 60015-5215

Supervisor: Dr. Najma Adam

Agency Contact Name: Janet Potts

Email: DCFS.DivisionofClinical@Illinois.gov (Questions only)

Phone #: 312-814-3791

Job Family: Office & Administrative Support; Social Services

This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $43,080.00 - $58,224.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: In person