Office Associate

Job Title

Office Associate - Typing Option 2

Class

Title:

OFFICE ASSOCIATE - 30015
Skill Option:
Keyboarding
Salary:
Anticipated Starting Salary $4,004/Month - Full Salary Range $4,004-$5,245/Month
Job Type: Salaried
Category:
Full Time
County:
Sangamon

Number of Vacancies : 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC014 Clerical Employees, AFSCME

• A Pension Program
• Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
• 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
• 10–25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually – (10 days in year one of employment)
• Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12‑hour & part‑time work schedules (as applicable)
• 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
• Optional Pre‑Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (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 only)

For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www
2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and energetic individual to serve as Background Check Associate. Under direction, this position will receive and review incoming criminal history and Child Abuse and Neglect Tracking System (CANTS) clearances and apply agency policy and procedures to independently provide information and/or recommendations for resolution. The position will perform data entry of background information into the appropriate Departmental system and will serve as liaison to requesting parties.

The position provides a great opportunity for someone who is detail oriented and interested in playing a supporting role in the Department’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 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.

• Serve as Background Check Associate
• Perform data entry of CANTS, SORS, NSORS, Out‑of‑State CANTS, Interstate Criminal History, Illinois State Police, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and/or driver eligibility status for facility drivers into the appropriate Departmental system
• Prepare, keyboard, and maintain complex, highly specialized BCU reports and reports related to application and recommendation materials processed through Central Office
• Serve as liaison to requesting parties regarding information on Authorization for Background Check
• Serve as Central Office of Licensing contact for all issues concerning facility driver checks
• Receive, sort, review, and distribute incoming mail; perform 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 completion of a background check and self‑disclosure of criminal history.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Monday – Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

Agency:
Department of Children and Family Services
Headquarters

Location:

4 W Old State Capitol Plz, Springfield, Illinois, 62701‑1222
Work County:
Sangamon
Supervisor:
Vacant
Name:
Destiny Wright
Email:
Destiny.wright (for questions only)
Phone #:

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the  website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the Success Factors employee career portal.
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