Administrative Hearings Support Worker

Position: ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS SUPPORT WORKER
Job

Requisition

Opening Date: 06/03/2026

Closing Date: 06/17/2026

Agency:
Department of Children and Family Services

Class

Title:

OFFICE ASSOCIATE - 30015

Skill Option:
Keyboarding

Bilingual Option:
None

Salary:
Anticipated Starting Salary (effective 7/1/26) $4144 monthly:
Full Range $4414-$5429 monthly

Job Type: Salaried

Category:
Full Time

County:
Sangamon

Number of Vacancies : 1

Bargaining Unit Code: RC014 Clerical Employees, AFSCME

Merit Comp Code:

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  website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the Success Factors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you're helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you're part of something bigger-something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you're looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule-flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and energetic individual to serve as Administrative Hearings Support Worker. Under direction, this position will perform a variety of complex, specialized clerical support services for the Administrative Hearings Unit. As part of the review team, this position will maintain responsibility for data capture and tracking of approximately 30% of expungement appeals.

The position will receive incoming appeals and search database for open case or previous case now closed related to new appeal. This position will also perform preliminary reviews on appeals to ensure compliance with Department rules and procedures and will prepare and maintain highly specialized records on mediation sessions and fair hearings. This 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.

Essential Functions

* Serves as Administrative Hearings Support Worker

* Performs preliminary reviews on appeals to ensure compliance with Department rules and procedures

* Prepares and maintains highly specialized records on mediation sessions and fair hearings

* Maintains system for receiving and docketing hearing requests

* Keyboards orders of dismissals and sends by certified mail to appellant or appellant's attorney with copy by regular mail to caseworker or supervisor, while maintaining copy in file

* Serves as backup in answering phones and greeting walk-ins

* Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

Minimum Qualifications

* 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

Conditions of Employment

* Requires ability to pass a background check

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

About the Agency

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 that includes the following:

* 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…