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OFFICE SPECIALIST - DCFS - SCR - Springfield

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Title: Office Specialist

Agency : Department of Children and Family Services

Closing Date/Time: 12/15/2025

Salary: Anticipated starting salary $4414 monthly; Full Range $4414 -$5926 monthly

Job Type: Salaried

County: Sangamon

Number of Vacancies: 1

Plan/BU: RC028

This 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 position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Why Work for Illinois?

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.

Essential Funtions

• Serves as Placement Clearance Desk Specialist.
• Provides full time training of new PCD staff.
• Responds to inquiries from Child Protection, Intact Family Services, Permanency, and Child Welfare Contributing Agency (CWCA) staff to provide background check information for the purpose of placement clearance and other purposes stated in policy and procedures.
• Works closely with SCR Administration and the SCR Call Center to resolve data issues.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to two years of secretarial/business college and one year of office experience OR completion of high school and three years of office experience OR three years of independent business experience.
  
  

Qualifying state employees in the employee Upward Mobility Program may complete combinations of specific proficiency tests and training programs leading to a certificate of proficiency in lieu of the stated requirements for this classification.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires ability to pass a background check.
• Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime, including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This requires the ability to work evenings and weekends.
  
  

The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Education

Secretarial/Business.

OFFICE SPECIALIST - DCFS - SCR - Springfield

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Work Hours: SUN-THURS, 11:30am-8pm.

Work Location: 2200 Churchill Rd, Springfield, Illinois, 62702

Supervisor: Julia Ramirez

Req #: 51648

Pin #: 180703

PUC: 90704408

Agency Contact

[email removed]

Job Family: Social Services; Office & Administrative Support

This title is within the Upward Mobility Program (UMP). General Program information can be found by clicking on the Upward Mobility Program link or for specific title information at UMP Title Descriptions . To utilize upward mobility contractual rights for this position, employees must apply internally and upload a copy of the UMP grade notice to their application documents prior to submission. UMP grades can be uploaded to the Additional Documents OR Grade Documentation section of the application.

This position DOES NOT contain "Specialized Skills" (as that term is used in CBAs).

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the "Apply" button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.

State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees - a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.

Non-State employees should log in on the using the "View Profile" link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com - click "Application Procedures" in the footer of every page of the website.

The Main Form Of Communication Will Be Through Email. Please Check Your "junk Mail", "spam", Or "other" Folder For Communication(s) Regarding Any Submitted Application(s). You May Receive Emails From The Following Addresses

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• **YOU WILL ONLY BE CONTACTED IF BEING CONSIDERED**
  
  

Employment Type: Full Time