DOC Menard CC Office Associate - Mental Health Unit

Job Requisition ID: 51046 
Closing Date: 11/07/2025 11:59 p.m.
​Agency: Department of Corrections - Menard Correctional Center 
Class Title: OFFICE ASSOCIATE - 30015 
Skill Option: Keyboarding 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $4161 a month; Full Range $4161 - $5569 a month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Randolph
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 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.

 

While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended.  When applicable, title that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application.  Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility.  Please note that the Department of Corrections must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.

 

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Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking an Office Associate to work at Menard Correctional Center to serve as Unit Secretary, providing clerical support to staff.  This position will keyboard a variety of correspondence, complex documents, and statistical reports.  This person will review schedules to verify individuals in custody are being provided mental health services, serve as Continued Quality Improvement Secretary to mental health committee. This position requires confidentiality, accuracy, and a strict attention to detail. A background in health care, as well as a working knowledge of medical and/or terminology, would be a plus. The ideal candidate would be a self-motivated, task oriented, and organized individual with strong interpersonal and communication skills. We are looking for an energetic and dedicated candidate that is seeking to be an integral part of our health care team. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply. 

Essential Functions

• Serves as Unit Secretary.
• Keyboards correspondence, complex charts, and statistical reports.
• Reviews schedules to verify individuals in custody are being provided mental health services.
• Serves as Continued Quality Improvement Secretary to mental health committee.
• Provides clerical support to staff.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications