Day Care Licensing Team Clerical

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• Job Requisition
• Closing Date: 03/06/2026
• Agency:
  Department of Children and Family Services
• Class
  
  Title:
  
  OFFICE ASSOCIATE - 30015
• Skill Option:
  Keyboarding
• Bilingual Option:
  None
• Salary:
  Anticipated Starting Salary: $4,004/Month - Full Salary Range $4,004-$5,245/Month
• Job Type: Salaried
• Category:
  Full Time
• County:
  Cook
• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Bargaining Unit Code: RC014 Clerical Employees, AFSCME

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

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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 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 with 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.

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and energetic individual to serve as Day Care Licensing Team Clerical. Under direction, this position will provide clerical support as a secretary to a unit supervisor and professional staff. The position will answer phones, greet visitors, maintain files, and perform general clerical functions, in addition to compiling and assembling data.

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.

• Serves as Day Care Licensing Team Clerical
• Greets visitors and answers incoming phone calls to determine the nature of the request, many of which may be hostile
• As a word processing operator, compiles and assembles data
• Establishes and maintains filing system, monitoring to ensure information is readily available for reference/viewing
• Generates first (standardized) response to applicant
• Compiles information necessary to prepare travel vouchers for assigned staff
• Receives, sorts, opens, reads, and distributes incoming mail
• Follows oral and written instructions, gaining knowledge and experience in and applying evolving automated office equipment and technology to complete complex tasks
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above