DCFS SCR OFFICE ASSOCIATE - PLACEMENT CLEARANCE DESK WORKER - State Central Register

DCFS SCR OFFICE ASSOCIATE - PLACEMENT CLEARANCE DESK WORKER - State Central Register

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The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and energetic individual to serve as a PLU PCD Worker. This position will conduct background checks and review printouts. This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is detail oriented and interested in playing a supporting role in the Department's call operations.

Serves as Placement Clearance Desk Worker. Processes background checks requested from the SACWIS LEADS Request Log by conducting criminal background checks and reviewing printouts. Regularly checks the Placement Clearance Desk (PCD) e-mailbox and fax for waivers and holds. Responds to calls from various department and purchase of service staff requesting information on placement clearances, holds, background checks, and Recipient Identification Number (RIN's)/temporary medical cards. Maintains LEADS Log of all inquiries made to the Law Enforcement Agencies Data System and maintains LEADS certification. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of high school. Requires 2 years of office experience. Requires ability to keyboard accurately at 45 wpm. Requires ability to pass a background check. Requires ability to secure and maintain Illinois State Police LEADS certification. Requires ability to work mandatory overtime.

Work Hours: Rotation B1, 8am-4:30pm. Headquarter Location: 2200 Churchill Rd, Springfield, Illinois, 62702. Work County: Sangamon. Agency Contact: Mike Bolt. Supervisor: Stacey Douglas. Posting Group: Social Services; Office & Administrative Support.

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.