• Job Description

  Req#: 549207
  JOB TITLE: Administrative Assistant
  FLSA STATUS: Full time (40 hours/week), Hourly/Non-Exempt
  JOB LOCATION: Child and Family Connections of Central Illinois Office 14, 1014 W. Pioneer Parkway, Suite 110, Peoria, IL 61615
  POSITION STATUS: Candidate must be able to work in-person/onsite. Due to the nature of the position, there will be no remote/work from home opportunities.

  Position Objective:

  The Administrative Assistant is responsible for office communications, greeting the public, and performing various secretarial tasks related to Child and Family Connections and the Local Interagency Council. This position is entirely grant-funded through the Illinois Department of Human Services, renewed annually, and is subject to any related changes.

  Job Functions:

  • Assists with secretarial support for Child and Family Connections, Local Interagency Councils, and related Committees.
  • Provides first-line customer service to internal and external customers.
  • Responsible for answering and screening telephone calls, taking messages, and relaying information to all CFC staff and other pertinent agency personnel.
  • Assists with accurate collection and timely entry, updates/corrections, transmission, storage, retrieval, and documentation of receipt of CFC and CBO data, including referral information.
  • Assists as CFC All Kids Agent.

  Marginal Responsibilities:

  • Sorts incoming mail and files all required reports.
  • Provides all office functions, including Cornerstone activities, in the absence of the Office Coordinator.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

  Education/Experience Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
  • Minimum of two years of secretarial/office coordination experience.
  • Working knowledge of personal computers and software (MS Office Suite and Cornerstone System).
  • Various clerical skills including, but not limited to, accurate typing.

  Competency Requirements

  • Maintain confidential information to safeguard clients and families.
  • Responsible for keeping resources and client files in order.

  Physical Requirements

  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

  • Must have visual ability sufficient to read and complete written correspondence, reports, etc., and computer screen information.
  • Frequent use of hands to grasp, handle, or feel.
  • Regular standing, walking, sitting, and reaching.
  • Occasionally lift and/or carry up to twenty-five (25) pounds.

  Work Environment

  • Primarily operates in an office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, and temperature.
  • Routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

  Easterseals Central Illinois Compensation and Benefits

  The compensation for this position is an hourly rate of $15.00. At Easterseals Central Illinois, we recognize and reward the dedication of our team members through a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance both professional and personal well-being. As part of our commitment to fostering excellence, we offer the following:

  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
    • Vacation, Sick, and Personal time
    • 12 paid holidays throughout the year
  • Comprehensive Group Health Insurance
    • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
    • Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care
    • Long-Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Coverage
    • Life Insurance: Both Employer Paid and Employee Paid options available
  • 401(K) with employer match
  • Professional Development & CEU Allowance
  • Additional Benefits: Our package includes mileage reimbursement and an employee referral incentive program.
  • Easterseals qualifies for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness program!

  Easterseals Central Illinois is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Easterseals is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, call 309.686.1177.

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