OFFICE Associate Details | State of Illinois

Office Associate - Typing Option 2

Job

Requisition
Agency:
Department of Children and Family Services
Closing Date: 02/25/2026

Location:

Springfield, IL
Class

Title:

OFFICE ASSOCIATE - 30015
Skill Option:
Keyboarding
Bilingual Option:
None
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
Merit Comp Code: (not provided)

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The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and energetic individual to serve as a Background Check Associate. This position will receive and review incoming criminal history and Child Abuse and Neglect Tracking System clearances, applying agency policy to provide information and/or recommendations for resolution. The role involves data entry of background information into the appropriate Departmental system and acting as liaison to requesting parties.

The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational and communication skills.

• Serve as Background Check Associate
• Perform data entry of CANTS, Sex Offender Registry System (SORS), National Sex Offender Registry System (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 related reports processed through Central Office
• Act as liaison to requesting parties regarding Authorization for Background Check information
• Serve as Central Office of Licensing contact for all issues concerning facility driver checks
• Receive, sort, review, and distribute incoming mail and perform other duties reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years of office experience
• Ability to type accurately at 45 words per minute

• Completion of a background check and self‑disclosure of criminal history required
• Conditions of employment are incorporated and related to any of the job duties listed in the description

DCFS is deeply committed to the welfare and protection of children. Our goal is to protect children by strengthening and supporting families. From hotline calls to family reunification, foster care and adoption, children and families are our focus.

• 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 (carry over allowed)
• 10‑25 Days of Paid Vacation annually (10 days in year one of employment)
• Personal, Sick, and 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
• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Deferred Comp Program – supplemental retirement plan
• Optional pre‑tax programs…