• Job Description

  Req#: 29974

  Agency : Department of Children and Family Services
  Closing Date/Time: 09/05/2023
  Salary: 4,738.00-6,964.00 Anticipated Starting Salary ($4,738/mo.)
  Job Type: Salaried Full Time
  County: Cook
  Number of Vacancies: 1
  Plan/BU: RC028

  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.

  Posting Identification Number 13-2548

  Position Overview

  The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Staff Assistant to the Licensing Enforcement Manager. Under general direction, this position will provide input to the Manager concerning statewide monitoring of the enforcement process and develop strategies to effectively fulfill Agency objectives. The position will also conduct research and carry out special assignments. Additionally, the position will confer with the manager and finalize the enforcement process by preparing and composing letters to be signed by the manager. This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is detail oriented and interested in playing a supportive role in the agency’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 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.

  Job Responsibilities

  1. Serves as Staff Assistant to the Licensing Enforcement Manager.
  2. Confers with Manager and finalizes the enforcement process by preparing and composing letters to be signed by the Manager.
  3. Develops and monitors reports which support program accountability of the Division.
  4. Develops monthly reports and coordinates the compilation and preparation of other special reports for Licensing Enforcement.
  5. Serves as liaison with Departmental divisions, as well as other agencies and organizations.
  6. 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 four years of college, preferably with courses in public or business administration.
  2. Requires one year of professional experience in a public or private organization, or satisfactory completion of an agency approved professional management training program.

  Conditions of Employment

  1. Requires the ability to pass a background check.

  Preferred Qualifications

  1. 2 years of experience serving as an administrative assistant in a public or business organization
  2. 2 years of professional experience serving in a liaison capacity for a public or business organization
  3. 2 years of experience serving as a representative of one’s supervisor in meetings, conferences, etc.
  4. 2 years of professional experience conducting research and carrying out special assignments requiring the development or interpretation of programs and procedures in a public or business organization

  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.

  Work Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:30am-5:00pm
  Work Location: 1911 S Indiana Ave Chicago, IL 60616-1310
  Supervisor: J. Wilson

  Agency Contact:

  Rosalind Przybyl

  Email: Rosalind.Przybyl@Illinois.gov (Preferred)
  312-814-1222
  

  Job Family: Office & Administrative Support

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

  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). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

  • donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
  • systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com

• About the company

  The Governor of Illinois is the chief executive of the State of Illinois, and the various agencies and departments over which the officer has jurisdiction, as prescribed in the state constitution.

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