Office Associate
Agency: Department of Children and Family Services
Location: Sangamon County
Schedule: Full Time, Salaried, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM shift (Rotation B1)
Bargaining Unit: RC014 Clerical Employees, AFSCME (union position; collective bargaining agreement applies)
About the Role
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and energetic individual to serve as a Placement Clearance Desk Worker. This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is detail-oriented and interested in playing a supporting role in the Department’s call operations.
Responsibilities
- Serves as Placement Clearance Desk Worker.
- Processes background checks requested from the SACWIS LEADS Request Log by conducting criminal background checks and reviewing printouts.
- Regularly checks the Placement Clearance Desk (PCD) email and fax for waivers and holds.
- Responds to calls from various department and purchase-of-service staff requesting information on placement clearances, holds, background checks, and Recipient Identification Numbers (RINs)/temporary medical cards.
- Maintains LEADS Log of all inquiries made to the Law Enforcement Agencies Data System and maintains LEADS certification.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Pay
Anticipated starting salary: $4,144 monthly
Full salary range: $4,144 – $5,429 monthly
Benefits
DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program.