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
Position Title: Office Associate Option 2
Closing Date/Time: 07/03/2024
Salary: Anticipated starting salary $3852/Month (Full salary Range Effective 7/1/2024) $3852-$5046/Month
Job Type: Salaried
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 MUST apply 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.
It is highly recommended that you upload a resume.
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and energetic individual to serve as Case Assignment and Placement Unit Support. Under direction, this position will perform complex, specialized clerical services for the unit. 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.
1). Serves as Case Assignment/Placement Unit Support.
2). Maintains unit files consisting of open and closed unit records, inter- and intra- office memoranda, bulletins, letters, policy and procedures updates, etc.
3). Answers incoming phone calls and greets visitors.
4). Receives, sorts, and date stamps incoming mail and faxes and distributes to appropriate staff, which requires accessing tickler files (manual or automated) to determine appropriate distribution.
5). Conducts complex timekeeping and payroll functions utilizing automated office equipment and technology.
6.) Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
1). Requires knowledge, and mental development equivalent to completion of high school.
2). Requires 2 years of office experience.
3). Requires ability to keyboard accurately at 45 wpm.
1). Requires ability to pass a background check.
Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 A.M-5:00 PM
Work Location: 1911 S Indiana Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60616
Agency Contact:
Rosalind L. Przybyl
Email: Rosalind.Przybyl@illinois.gov
Phone #: 312-814-1222
Posting Group: Office & Administrative Support; Social Services
This position [DOES NOT] contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
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If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:
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