Team Clerical

State of Illinois•Danville, IL

12d•$4,144 - $5,429•Onsite

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and energetic Team Clerical employee. Under direction, this position performs complex, specialized clerical services for a team of supervisors and professional child welfare or child protection staff. Duties include answering phones, greeting visitors, maintaining files, and providing general clerical support. The position supports Department operations and offers an opportunity to contribute to work serving children and families in Illinois. This is a union position, and the relevant collective bargaining agreement applies. The position is full-time and fully in office at 401 N Franklin St, Danville, Illinois. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The anticipated starting salary is $4,144 per month, with a full range of $4,144 to $5,429 per month. Applicants must apply electronically through the Illinois jobs website; email and paper applications are not considered.

Requirements

Knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of high school.
Two years of office experience.
Ability to keyboard accurately at 45 words per minute.
Completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.

Nice To Haves

Excellent organizational skills.
Strong communication skills.
Detail-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

Serve as Team Clerical.
Answer incoming phone calls and greet visitors.
Establish and maintain case files.
Complete and keyboard travel vouchers from handwritten materials, calculate and review them for accuracy, and return them to workers for review and signature.
Provide clerical office support as a secretary to team supervisors and professional staff.
Orient professional and other clerical staff regarding Department rules and office procedures.
Perform other duties as required or assigned that are reasonably within the scope of the listed duties.

Benefits

Pension program
Competitive group insurance benefits, including health, life, dental, and vision insurance
Three paid personal business days annually
12 paid sick days annually, with carryover from year to year
10–25 days of paid vacation annually; 10 days in the first year of employment
13 paid holidays annually, and 14 in even-numbered years
Flexible work schedules when available and dependent on the position
12 weeks of paid parental leave
Deferred compensation supplemental retirement plan
Optional pre-tax medical care and dependent care assistance plans
Eligibility for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
GI Bill training/apprenticeship benefits eligibility for qualifying veterans
5% salary differential for bilingual positions
Competitive compensation plan
Excellent benefits
Pension program