This job was posted by : For more information, please see: IL, US, 60616Job Requisition ID:(42223){lang="en-US" careersite-propertyid="customfield2"}DCFS is deeply committed to the welfare and protection of children. Our goal is to protect children by strengthening and supporting families. In every effort, from receiving hotline calls to reaching family reunification or foster care and adoption, children and families are our focus.Agency: Department of Children and Family ServicesTitle: Office Associate Typing Option 2\ Class Title: OFFICE ASSOCIATE - 30015\ Skill Option: Keyboarding\ Bilingual Option: None\ Closing Date/Time: 10/31/2024\ Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary \$3,852/Month - Full Salary Range \$3,852-\$5,046/Month\ Job Type: Salaried\ Category: Full Time\ County: Cook\ Number of Vacancies: 1\ Plan/BU: RC014This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.All applicants who want to be considered for this positionMUSTapply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com {target=" blank" rel="noopener"}website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors {target=" blank" rel="noopener"}employee career portal.Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT YOU UPLOAD COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS AND RESUME.Posting Identification Number42223Position OverviewThe Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and energetic individual to serve as Background Check Associate. Under direction, this position will receive and review incoming criminal history and Child Abuse and Neglect Tracking System clearances and apply agency policy and procedures to independently provide information and/or recommendations for resolution. The position will independently perform cursory review of background check information to ensure completeness of information for approval or denial of licensure/employment prior to data entry. This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is detail oriented and interested in playing a supporting role in the Departments operations. DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program. The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent organizational skills and strong communication skills. We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of the children and families of Illinois.Essential FunctionsServes as Background Check AssociatePerforms data entry of clearances and denials containing complex technical terms on criminal history recommendations received from Department or Agency licensing staff into the Background Clearance system.Prepares, keyboards, and maintains complex, highly specialized reports related to application and recommendation materials processed through Central OfficeIdentifies critical data entry issuesPerforms other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.