Office Associate (SS Cook)

State of Illinois•Chicago, IL

1d•$4,004 - $5,245•Onsite

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Insurance is seeking to hire an Office Associate to serve as a receptionist for the Director and the Department. This position receives, screens, and directs visitors and telephone inquiries; maintains the intra-office security program for visitors; performs a variety of complex, specialized clerical office support functions; receives, stamps, and distributes certified, registered, or special delivery mail. The position utilizes Spanish speaking, reading, and writing skills in interacting with and assisting Spanish speaking visitors and clients. We invite all qualified applicants to apply

Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of high school.
Requires two (2) years of office experience.
Requires ability to speak, read and write Spanish at a colloquial skill level.
Requires the ability to pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

Prefers at least two (2) years of extensive experience with office practices, procedures, and programs including the use of commonly used manual and automated office equipment.
Prefers at least two (2) years of extensive experience with composition, grammar, spelling and punctuation and basic mathematics.
Prefers at least two (2) years of experience with agency programs, rules, and regulations.
Prefers ability to follow oral or written instructions.

Responsibilities

Serves as a receptionist for the Department of Insurance’s Chicago office.
Maintains intra-office security program for all visitors entering the office reception area.
Serves as receptionist for the Director’s office.
Utilizes Spanish speaking, reading, and writing skills in interacting with and assisting Spanish speaking visitors and clients.
Operates office equipment such as personal computer, typewriter, copy machine, fax machine.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Benefits

Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
10-25 days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
12 Paid Sick Days annually (sick days carry over from year to year)
12 Weeks Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
3 Paid Personal Days annually
Pension Plan
Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare)
Flexible work schedules may be available, dependent upon position
Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility