Office Associate-DCFS SCR PLU-State Central Register-SPFLD-4pm-12:30am shift - 3 POSITIONS

Office Associate-DCFS SCR PLU-State Central Register-SPFLD-4pm-12:30am Shift - 3 Positions

We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome.

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Position Overview DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program. We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of the children and families of Illinois. 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.

Essential Functions 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.

Minimum Qualifications 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

Conditions of Employment 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: 3 POSITIONS, MON-FRI, 4pm-12:30am shift (2 positions), & TUE-SAT, 4pm-12:30am shift (1 position). Headquarter Location: 2200 Churchill Rd, Springfield, Illinois, 62702 Work County: Sangamon Agency Contact: Mike Bolt Supervisor: Kyle Griffith Posting Group: Office & Administrative Support; Social Services

Application Instructions Use the "Apply" button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process. If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so. State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. Non-State employees should log in on the using the "View Profile" link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account. If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources: State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click "Application Procedures" in the footer of every page of the website. The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your "junk mail", "spam", or "other" folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s).

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.