BACKGROUND CHECK ASSOCIATE

State of Illinois•Springfield, IL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as a Licensing Compliance Associate within the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). The role involves receiving and reviewing incoming foster home applications, establishing and maintaining files for the unit, and providing essential clerical support to the supervisor and the unit. Additionally, the associate will manage office inventory and order necessary supplies. This is a full-time, salaried position located in Sangamon County, Illinois.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

College transcripts
Resume

Responsibilities

Serves as Licensing Compliance Associate
Receives and reviews incoming foster home applications
Establishes and maintains files for the unit
Provides clerical support to the supervisor and the unit
Maintains inventory and orders supplies for the office
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

Benefits

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)
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)