DOC Joliet Treatment Center Health Care Unit Office Associate

State of Illinois•Joliet, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Corrections (IDOC) is seeking to hire an Office Associate to serve as the secretary to the Health Care Unit Administrator. This role involves keyboarding a variety of complex documents, including those with medical and psychological terminology, serving as the receptionist for the Health Care Unit, and compiling statistics and information for the Health Care Unit Monthly report. This position is ideal for individuals who are detail-oriented and possess strong multitasking abilities.

Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of high school and two (2) years of office experience.
Requires ability to keyboard accurately at 45 wpm.
Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
Requires ability to pass a drug screen.
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.

Nice To Haves

While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended.

Responsibilities

Serves as secretary to the Health Care Unit Administrator.
Keyboards complex charts, statistical reports, documents, forms, and memos including medical and psychological terminology.
Serves as Health Care unit Receptionist.
Compiles and gathers statistics and information for Health Care Unit Monthly report.
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
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
Flexible work schedules in some program areas (flexible time and hybrid options)
12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave