Office Associate

Office Associate

The Division of Family & Community Services is seeking to hire a friendly, personable speaking voice to help with the organization and running of the daily administrative operations at the Cook County Family and Community Resource Center in the West Suburban FCRC Office. As an Office Associate, you will typically be processing incoming mail, answering phones, and greeting visitors at the front desk.

The ideal candidate will be a hard-working professional able to undertake a variety of office support tasks and work diligently under pressure. The person will be comfortable working with a high degree of attention to detail and discretion as well as incorporating new and effective ways to achieve better results.

The Illinois Department of Human Services uplifts individuals and communities across Illinois. Our mission is to respond to the needs of all people in Illinois so they can lead healthy, safe, and enriched lives. Our values are the principles that guide us as we work to remove systemic barriers and create lasting opportunities with Compassion, Accessibility, Responsibility, and Equity.

This position does not contain "Specialized Skills" (as that term is used in CBAs). The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status), nor is the State able to provide extensions of optional practical training (OPT) under the STEM-designated degree program for F-1 students. To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

To apply, use the "Apply" button at the top right or bottom right of this posting. 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  homepage in the blue ribbon. Non-State employees should log in on the using the "View Profile" link in the top right of the  homepage in the blue ribbon.

If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.