OFFICE ASSOCIATE

Governor of Illinois; Centralia (IL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension program

Health insurance

Paid vacation

Paid sick days

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Illinois Department of Human Services’ Murray Developmental Center in Centralia, IL seeks an Office Associate to perform clerical duties, keyboard memos, answer calls, manage mail, and order supplies. Position is in-office with standard hours.

Requires high school diploma, two years in office, ability to type 45 wpm, pass background check and drug screen; union role under RC014; salary $4,144–$5,429 monthly; benefits package included.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of high school and two years of office experience.
• Ability to keyboard accurately at a net rate of 45 wpm.
• Must pass the IDHS background check.
• Must pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.

Responsibilities

• Performs complex and specialized clerical duties for an assigned work location.
• As secretary to an assigned work location, keyboards reports, memos, surveys, evaluations, and investigations.
• As receptionist, answers the telephone, relays messages, transfers calls, greets and directs visitors and responds to general inquiries.
• Provides clerical support to assigned professional staff.
• Orders and maintains supplies.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Skills

Keyboarding

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Requisition ID: 59812
Opening Date: 11/04/2026
Closing Date: 11/18/2026
Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: OFFICE ASSOCIATE - 30015
Skill Option: Keyboarding
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $4,144 - $5,429 per month ($49,728 - $65,148 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
Number of Vacancies: 2
Bargaining Unit Code: RC014 Clerical Employees, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:
Work Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:00am - 4:00pm, 30 minute unpaid lunch
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: Not available, fully in office
Headquarter Location: 1535 W Mccord St, Centralia, Illinois, 62801

Division of Developmental Disabilities

Murray Developmental Center

Residental Services

Work County: Clinton

Agency Contact: [e-mail]

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

Why Work for Illinois?

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—something 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—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.

Position Overview

The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire an Office Associate for the Murray Developmental Center located in Centralia, Illinois to perform complex and specialized clerical duties for an assigned work location. Keyboards correspondence which includes legal, medical, and psychological terminology. Composes and keyboards routine correspondence. Organizes and maintains filing system. Answers telephone, relays messages, transfers calls, greets and directs visitors and responds to general inquiries. Opens, classifies, and distributes mail to staff. Orders and maintains supplies.

• Performs complex and specialized clerical duties for an assigned work location.
• As secretary to an assigned work location, keyboards reports, memos, surveys, evaluations, and investigations.
• As receptionist, answers the telephone, relays messages, transfers calls, greets and directs visitors and responds to general inquiries.
• Provides clerical support to assigned professional staff.
• Orders and maintains supplies.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of high school and two (2) years of office experience.
• Requires the ability to keyboard accurately at a net rate of 45 wpm.

• Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers and operate commonly used manual and automated office equipment and perform routine maintenance.
• Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends and holidays.
• Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
• Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.

*All conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

About the Agency

The Illinois Department of Human Services uplifts individuals and communities across Illinois. Our mission is to respond to the needs of all people in Illinois so they can lead healthy, safe, and enriched lives. Our vision is the future we are shaping with dignity and the well-being for everyone in Illinois. Our values are the principles that guide us as we work to remove systemic barriers and create lasting opportunities with Compassion, Accessibility, Responsibility, and Equity.

As a State of Illinois employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

• A Pension Program
• Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
• 12 Paid Sick days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
• 10-25 days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
• Benefit time modified for part-time, 12-hour, & non-standard work schedules (as applicable)
• 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
• Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
• Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
• GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
• 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
• Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)

For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://cms.illinois.gov/benefits/stateemployee.html

This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).