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OFFICE ASSISTANT (OPTION 2 TYPING) - job 2 of 2

Agency: Department of Human Services

Opening Date: 07/19/2023
Closing Date/Time: 08/01/2023
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $3,196 - $4,235 per month ($38,352 - $50,820 per year)
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC014

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.

While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles 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 Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.

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

Posting Identification Number 10-91-28470

Position Overview

The Division of Family and Community Services is seeking to hire an office assistant for the Lower North Family and Community Resource Center. This position keyboards difficult materials such as resumes for clients, weekly and monthly statistical reports, unit meeting minutes and vouchers for clients in training; updates the computerized client file to reflect changes in address and office designation; conducts computer clearances for the purpose of purging case files by verifying status of cases/customers; serves as receptionist; and maintains files of forms, reports, and supplies.

Job Responsibilities

Keyboards complex materials such as resumes for clients, weekly and monthly statistical reports, unit meeting minutes, and vouchers for clients in training.
Updates the computerized client file to reflect changes in address and office designation.
Conducts computer clearances for the purpose of purging case files by verifying status of cases/customers.
Serves as receptionist.
Maintains files of forms, reports, and supplies.
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 one (1) year of related office experience.
Requires ability to keyboard at 35 wpm.

Conditions of Employment

Requires ability to operate commonly used manual and automated office equipment and perform routine maintenance.

Work Hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm Monday - Friday
Work Location: 2650 W Fulton St Chicago, IL 60612-2154

Division of Family & Community Services

Region 1 North

Central Office

Lower North Office, Cook County
Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov

Job Family: Office & Administrative Support; Social Services

About the Agency:

The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.

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 Work Schedules (as applicable)

13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
10 Weeks Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)

For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

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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