Governor of Illinois

OFFICE ASSOCIATE OPT 2 - SCR PCU - Chicago - Production Control Unit - State Central Register


PayCompetitive
LocationChicago/Illinois
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 32223

      Agency : Department of Children and Family Services
      Closing Date/Time: 11/06/2023

      Salary: $3,502 - $4,734 (ANTICIPATED STARTING SALARY $3,502-Step 1C)
      Job Type: Salaried Full Time
      County: Cook
      Number of Vacancies: 1
      Plan/BU: RC014

      PIN 188726

      REQ 32223

      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.

      Job Responsibilities

      The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and energetic individual to serve as Cook County Master System Clerical Associate. Under direction, this position will perform complex clerical services for the unit. The position establishes, maintains, and copies investigative files and retrieves data from appropriate information systems. This position also answers calls, greets visitors, and performs timekeeping functions. This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is detail oriented and interested in playing a supporting role in the Department's operation. 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 communication skills. We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of the children and families of Illinois.

      1. Serves as Cook County Master File System Clerical Associate.
      2. Establishes, maintains, and copies investigative files.
      3. Retrieves CANTS/CYCIS data from DCFS and Department of Healthcare and Family Services systems.
      4. Answers incoming phone calls and greets visitors, including officials and representatives of the press.
      5. Compiles information necessary to prepare travel vouchers, billing statements, and other payment keyboard documents from handwritten materials.
      6. Receives, sorts, opens, and distributes incoming mail to staff.
      7. 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 high school
      2. Requires 2 years of office experience
      3. Requires ability to keyboard accurately at 45 wpm

      Conditions of Employment

      1. Requires ability to pass a background check

      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: M-F 8:30am - 5pm
      Work Location: 6201 S Emerald Dr Chicago, IL 60621-2059

      Supervisor: Brenda Forehand
      Agency Contact:

      mike.bolt@illinois.gov

      618-583-2176

      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.