DOC Southwestern Illinois Clinical Services Office Assistant

State of Illinois•East St. Louis, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking an Office Assistant at Southwestern Illinois Correctional Center. This position is responsible for keyboarding a variety of documents, screening all incoming transfers for eligibility, and receiving and directing phone calls. In addition, they will serve as clerical support to the Clinical Services Department and assist in processing work release application packets. We invite all qualified applicants to apply. 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.

Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of high school and one (1) year of related office experience.
Requires ability to keyboard accurately 35 words per minute.
Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
Requires ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of position held, is prohibited.
Required to utilize digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes in managing and supporting various digital enhancements for greater efficiency, productivity, and digital transformation efforts within the department.
Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.

Responsibilities

Keyboards a variety of documents including reclassification reports, grievances, performance evaluations, audit documents, transfer, day release, and/or funeral furlough, etc. for clinical services.
Screens all incoming transfers for program sentence credit eligibility.
Receives and directs phone calls.
Serves as clerical support to the Clinical Services department.
Assists in processing work release application packets submitted by the correctional counselors to assist individual in custody transfers.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties listed above.

Benefits

Flexible work schedules in some program areas (flexible time and hybrid options)
Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
Pension Plan – vesting at 10 years for Tier II
Full 20-year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement
Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefits programs
Paid state holidays 13-14 days annually
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, and vacation rates modified for 12-hour work schedules. (As applicable.)
Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
Various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams.
Top-tier benefits and great retirement packages.