Bilingual Office Assistant (Spanish)

Saludos; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5% Salary differential for bilinguals

State employee benefits

Job summary

Illinois Department of Human Services in Waukegan, IL is seeking an Office Assistant to review and keyboard complex materials, file records, and perform bilingual translation for Spanish-speaking clients. The role includes receptionist duties and processing forms and reports.

A high school diploma plus one year of office experience is required; keyboard speed of 35 wpm is essential. Applicants may be required to provide transcripts or certifications.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to keyboard accurately at 35 wpm.
• Ability to speak/read/write Spanish at colloquial level.
• Requires one year of related office experience.

Responsibilities

• Keyboards complex materials such as resumes, statistical reports, minutes, and vouchers.
• Edits forms and transmittal of assistance actions.
• Translates procedures into Polish for non-English speakers.
• Serves as receptionist.
• Manages LINK cards and related records.
• Performs filing and mail distribution.
• Performs other duties within scope of listed duties.

Skills

35 wpm keyboard

Spanish language

Office experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Illinois Department of Human Services in Waukegan, IL is seeking an Office Assistant to review and keyboard complex materials, file records, and perform bilingual translation for Spanish-speaking clients. The role includes receptionist duties and processing forms and reports.

A high school diploma plus one year of office experience is required; keyboard speed of 35 wpm is essential. Applicants may be required to provide transcripts or certifications.