TEAM CLERICAL

Corn Refiners Association; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension program

Health, Life, Dental and Vision

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional Team Clerical to provide essential clerical support to a team of supervisors and professional staff. Responsibilities include answering phones, greeting visitors, maintaining files, and processing travel vouchers with attention to accuracy.

The ideal candidate will have high school completion, at least two years of office experience, and proficient keyboarding (45 wpm).

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of high school
• Requires 2 years of office experience
• Requires ability to keyboard accurately at 45 wpm

Responsibilities

• Serves as Team Clerical
• Answers incoming phone calls and greets visitors
• Establishes and maintains case files
• Completes and keyboards travel vouchers from handwritten materials, calculates and reviews to ensure accuracy, and returns to workers for review and signature
• Provides clerical office support as a secretary to the team supervisors and professional staff
• Orients professional and other clerical staff regarding Departmental rules and office procedures
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

Skills

Keyboarding

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Requisition ID: 60144 Opening Date: 11/05/2026 Closing Date: 11/20/2026 Agency: Department of Children and Family Services Class Title: OFFICE ASSOCIATE - 30015 Skill Option: Keyboarding Bilingual Option: None Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $4,144/month; Full Range $4,144-$5,429/month Job Type: Salaried Category: Full Time Number of Vacancies: 1 Bargaining Unit Code: RC014 Clerical Employees, AFSCME Merit Comp Code: Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30Am-5:00PM Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: Not available, fully in office Headquarter Location: 2920 N Oakland Ave, Decatur, Illinois, 62526 Work County: Macon

Supervisor: Robin Dedmond-Thompson 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 Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and energetic individual to serve as Team Clerical. Under direction, this position will perform complex, specialized clerical services for a team of supervisors and professional child welfare or child protection staff. The position will answer phones, greet visitors, maintain files, and perform general clerical functions. This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is detail oriented and interested in playing a supporting role in the Department’s operations. 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 communication skills. 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 Team Clerical
• Answers incoming phone calls and greets visitors
• Establishes and maintains case files
• Completes and keyboards travel vouchers from handwritten materials, calculates and reviews to ensure accuracy, and returns to workers for review and signature
• Provides clerical office support as a secretary to the team supervisors and professional staff
• Orients professional and other clerical staff regarding Departmental rules and office procedures
• 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 2 years of office experience
• Requires ability to keyboard accurately at 45 wpm

Conditions of Employment

• Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history

About the Agency

DCFS is deeply committed to the welfare and protection of children. We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of the children and families of Illinois. The Office of Employee Services works in a supportive capacity by managing human resources functions to enable front line workers to fulfill the Department’s mission of providing services for children and youth.

• 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)
• Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time 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://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

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