Office Associate - DCFS SCR PCD - State Register - Springfield - M-F shift

Overview

DCFS SCR OFFICE ASSOCIATE

Work hours:

M-F 11:30am-8:00pm.

Location:

2200 Churchill Rd, Springfield, Illinois, 62702. Agency:
Department of Children and Family Services.

Job title:

Office Associate Opt 2 - Springfield. Closing Date/Time: 02/24/2026. Salary:
Anticipated starting salary $4,004 monthly;
Full Range $4,004–$5,245 monthly. Job Type: Salaried, Administrative Support. County:
Sangamon. Number of Vacancies:
1. Plan/BU: RC014. SUPERVISOR:
Julia Ramirez. This position is a union position; provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

• 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) email box 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) 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.

• 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.

• Requires ability to pass a background check.
• Requires ability to secure and maintain Illinois State Police LEADS certification.
• Requires ability to work mandatory overtime.

The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Completion of High School.

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 including:

• Pension Program
• Competitive group insurance benefits (Health, Life, Dental, Vision)
• 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
• 12 Paid Sick Days annually (sick days carry over)
• 10–25 Paid Vacation days annually (10 days in year one)
• 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
• Pre-Tax Programs such as MCAP, DCAP
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
• GI Bill Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
• 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
• Commuter Savings Program (Chicago area)

For more information about benefits, visit the Illinois state benefits site. (

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TITLE: OFFICE ASSOCIATE Opt 2

Work Hours: M-F 11:30am-8:00pm

Work Location: 2200 Churchill Rd, Springfield, IL 62702

Agency Contact: mike.bolt

Job Family: Office & Administrative Support;
Social Services

Application Instructions: Use the “Apply” button at the top or bottom of this posting to begin the application process. State employees should sign into the career portal for State of Illinois employees; a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web homepage. Non-State employees should log in via the Illinois.jobs2web homepage and create an account if needed. If you have questions about how to apply, refer to the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid or the Application Procedures for non-State employees.

The main communication will be via email; check junk/spam folders for communications from the listed addresses.