Office Associate

Job Requisition ID: 56597 Opening Date: Closing Date: Agency: Department of Children and Family Services Class Title: OFFICE ASSOCIATE - 30015 Title: Office Clearical Support Skill Option: Keyboarding Bilingual Option: None Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary (effective 7/1/2026) $4,144/monthly; Full Range $4,144-$5,429/monthly Job Type: Salaried Category: Full Time County: Sangamon Number of Vacancies: 1 Bargaining Unit Code: RC014 Clerical Employees, AFSCME Merit Comp Code: 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 COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS AND RESUME. Position Overview The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Office Clearical Support. DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a generous pension program. The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent organizational skills and strong leadership and communication capabilities. We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of the children and families of Illinois. Essential Functions Serves as Office Clearical Support. Processes requests for training registrations, including, but not limited to communication with other member agencies, community-based service providers, and professional staff. Provides clearical support to the Child Welfare Employee Licensure (CWEL) Office. Make travel and meeting arrangements for staff. Establishes, organizes, and maintains files. Serves as timekeeper for assigned areas. Maintains the Staff Development Grant program by recording pertinent information on all grant requests on an Excel spreadsheet Orients professional and other clerical staff regarding Departmental and OLPD rules and office procedures. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated. Minimum Qualifications Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of high school. Requires 2 years of office expereince. Requires ability to keyboard accurately at 45 wpm. Conditions of Employment Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history. Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties. Requires appropriate, valid driver's license. The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description. About The Agency 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. As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following: Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year) 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment) Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable) 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position) 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP) Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility GI Bill Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions This position DOES NOT contain "Specialized Skills" (as that term is used in CBAs). #J-18808-Ljbffr