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DCFS is deeply committed to the welfare and protection of children. Our goal is to protect children by strengthening and supporting families. In every effort, from receiving hotline calls to reaching family reunification or foster care and adoption, children and families are our focus.
Job Requisition ID: 47049
Closing Date: 05/23/2025
?Agency: Department of Children and Family Services
Title: Office Associate, option 2
Class Title: OFFICE ASSOCIATE - 30015
Skill Option: Keyboarding
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $3,852/Month Full Salary Range $3,852 - $5,046/Month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 3
Bargaining Unit Code: RC014
Merit Comp Code:
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
It is highly recommended that you upload official high school transcrips and resume.
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 Background Check Associate. Under direction, this position will receive and review incoming criminal history and Child Abuse and Neglect Tracking System clearances and apply agency policy and procedures to independently provide information and/or recommendations for resolution. The position will independently perform cursory review of background check information to ensure completeness of information for approval or denial of licensure/employment prior to data entry.
The position will also perform data entry of background check information and/or driver eligibility status for facility drivers into the appropriate Department system. 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 Background Check Associate
- Performs data entry of CANTS, Sex Offender Registry System (SORS), National Sex Offender Registry System (NSORS), Out-of-State CANTS, Interstate Criminal History, Illinois State Police, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and/or driver eligibility status for facility drivers into the appropriate Departmental system.
- Prepares, keyboards, and maintains complex, highly specialized BCU reports and reports related to application and recommendation materials processed through Central Office
- Serves as liaison to requesting parties regarding information on Authorization for Background Check
- Serves as Central Office of Licensing contact for all issues concerning facility driver checks
- Receives, sorts, reviews, and distributes incoming mail
- 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.
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Work Location: 4 W Old State Capitol Plz, Springfield, Illinois, 62701-1222
Supervisor: Vacant
Agency Contact:
Name: Destiny Wright
Email: Destiny Wright (For Questions Only)
Posting Group: Office & Administrative Support
This position [DOES NOT] contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
