Administrative Assistant

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I - DCFS - SCR Administration - State Central Register.

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Administrative Assistant I. 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 leadership and communication capabilities. We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of the children and families of Illinois.

• Serves as staff assistant to the Deputy Director of State Central Register.
• Serves as a confidential liaison to the Budget and Payroll Sections of the Department.
• Reviews correspondence and apprises the Deputy Director of urgent issues.
• As an administrative assistant to the Deputy Director, screens phone calls for the Deputy Director, Deputy SCR Administrators, and supervisory staff.
• Oversees the compilation of the monthly personnel report and maintenance of controlled correspondence reports, appropriate records, and files.
• 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 four years of college, preferably with courses in business or public administration.
• Requires one year of professional experience in a public or private organization.

• Requires ability to pass a background check.

Bachelors Degree or equivalent

As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

• 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

Work Hours:

M-F 8:30am-5pm. Headquarter

Location:

2200 Churchill Rd, Springfield, Illinois, 62702. Work County:
Sangamon.

This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).