OFFICE ASSOCIATE

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services seeks an organized Office Receptionist for the DCFS Cook County Juvenile Court Unit in Chicago. The role emphasizes professionalism, strong communication, and efficient visitor handling to support the unit’s operations.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and at least one year of office experience, with the ability to keyboard at 35 words per minute. This full-time position offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Requires completion of high school.
• Requires 1 year of related office experience.
• Requires ability to keyboard accurately at 35 wpm.

Responsibilities

• Serves as Office Receptionist for the DCFS Cook County Juvenile Court Unit.
• Keyboards documents, forms, memoranda, and letters and proofs use of terms and accuracy of information.
• Greets visitors and directs walk-ins to appropriate offices and resources.
• Orders and distributes forms from Central Stores.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Skills

Typing speed 35 wpm

Education

High school diploma

Job description

This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more Information, Please See https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/13634361

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Office Receptionist for the DCFS Cook County Juvenile Court Unit. 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 Office Receptionist for the DCFS Cook County Juvenile Court Unit
• Keyboards documents, forms, memoranda, and letters and proofs use of terms and accuracy of information
• Greets visitors and directs walk-ins to appropriate offices and resources
• Orders and distributes forms from Central Stores
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of high school
• Requires 1 year of related office experience
• Requires ability to keyboard accurately at 35 wpm

Conditions of Employment

• Requires the ability to pass a background check
• All conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description

Salary: Anticipated starting salary: $3,935/month (Step 1b) Full Range $3,935 - $5,051

• Job Type: Salaried
• Category: Full Time
• County: Cook
• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Bargaining Unit Code: RC014 Clerical Employees, AFSCME
• Merit Comp Code: