What are the responsibilities and job description for the TEAM CLERICAL position at State of Illinois?
Agency: Department of Children and Family Services
Class Title: OFFICE ASSOCIATE - 30015
Skill Option: Keyboarding
Bilingual Option: None
Closing Date/Time: 02/05/2025
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $3,852/month; Full Range $3,852-$5,046/month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: DeKalb
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC014
PUC: 90692983
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.
REQ# 44220
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 Team Clerical. Under direction, this position will perform complex, specialized clerical services for a team of supervisors and professional child welfare or child protection staff. The position will answer phones, greet visitors, maintain files, and perform general clerical functions. 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 Team Clerical
- Answers incoming phone calls and greets visitors
- Establishes and maintains case files
- Completes and keyboards travel vouchers from handwritten materials
- Provides clerical office support as a secretary to the team supervisor's and professional staff
- Orients professional and other clerical staff regarding Departmental rules and office procedures
- 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 accurately keyboard at 45 wpm
Conditions of Employment
1. Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history
2. The 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. We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of the children and families of Illinois. The Office of Employee Services works in a supportive capacity by managing human resources functions to enable front line workers to fulfill the Department’s mission of providing services for children and youth.
Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30AM-5:00PM
Work Location: 760 N Peace Rd, DeKalb, Illinois, 60115
Supervisor: Lakeyda Eason
Agency Contact: Tiffany Norton
Email: Tiffany.Norton@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.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
- donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
- systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
Salary : $3,852 - $5,046
