Day Care Contracts Clerical Support

Agency :  Department of Children and Family Services 
Closing Date/Time: 06/05/2024 
Salary:   Anticipated Starting Salary $3,590; Full Range $3,590-$4,852  
Job Type:   Salaried 
County:   Cook  
Number of Vacancies:   1  
Plan/BU: RC014   

Title:Office Associate Opt. 2

PUC: 90683147

 

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 illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

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

 

Posting Identification Number  37254

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and energetic individual to serve as Day Care Contracts Clerical Support.  Under direction, this position will perform complex clerical services for the supervisor and professional staff.  The position will enter client and provider data into central day care computer system and answer calls and greet visitors.  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.

Job Responsibilities

1.  Serves as Day Care Contracts Clerical Support

2.  Enters client and provider data into central day care computer system

3.  Answers incoming phone calls and greets visitors

4.  Receives incoming mail and distributes to appropriate staff, which requires accessing tickler files (manual or automated) to determine appropriate distribution

5.  Serves as timekeeper

6.  Establishes and maintains files

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

Minimum Qualifications

1.  Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of high school

2.  Requires 2 years of office experience

Conditions of Employment

1.  Requires the ability to pass a background check

Work Hours:  Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm  
Work Location: 1911 S Indiana Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60616  
Supervisor: Stacey Mixon

Agency Contact: 

Chelsea Vance

Email: chelsea.vance@illinois.gov

Posting Group:  Office & Administrative Support  

 

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

 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

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 Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. 

Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.  If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

 

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