Background Check Specialist — Data & Licensing

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services in Cook County is seeking an Office Associate - Typing Option 2 to support the Background Check Unit with data entry and reporting duties.

The role requires meticulous keyboarding skills, handling of sensitive information, and the ability to coordinate with Central Office and licensing contacts to ensure accurate background checks for facility drivers and applicants.

Qualifications

• Strong data entry skills with attention to detail.
• Experience with background check systems is a plus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced government office.

Responsibilities

• Perform data entry for background check systems into the appropriate departmental tools.
• Prepare and maintain complex background check reports.
• Serve as liaison for Authorization for Background Check.
• Receive and sort mail; support unit operations.
• Perform additional duties within scope as assigned.

Skills

Typing / Keyboarding

Job description

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services in Cook County is seeking an Office Associate - Typing Option 2 to support the Background Check Unit with data entry and reporting duties.

The role requires meticulous keyboarding skills, handling of sensitive information, and the ability to coordinate with Central Office and licensing contacts to ensure accurate background checks for facility drivers and applicants.