Administrative Assistant

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results-oriented individual to serve as Administrative Assistant I. 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 leadership and communication capabilities. 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 staff assistant to the Deputy Director of State Central Register.
• Serves as a confidential liaison to the Budget and Payroll Sections of the Department.
• Reviews correspondence and apprises the Deputy Director of urgent issues.
• Screens phone calls for the Deputy Director, Deputy SCR Administrators, and supervisory staff.
• Oversees the compilation of the monthly personnel report and maintenance of controlled correspondence reports, appropriate records, and files.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.