Office Associate Opt. 2

at Illinois Department of Children & Family Services in Springfield, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Springfield, IL, US, 62701-1222

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 Services 

Title:  Office Associate, option 2  
Closing Date/Time: 06/25/2024/11:59 PM 
Salary:   Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/24) $3,852/Month Full Salary Range $3,852-$5,046/Month  
Job Type:   Social Services  
County:   Sangamon  
Number of Vacancies:   1  
Plan/BU:   RC014   

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.

It is highly recommended that you upload official college transcripts and resume. 

The 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.  The position will also perform data entry of background check information and/or driver eligibility status for facility drivers into the appropriate Department system.  This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is detail oriented and interested in playing a supporting role in the Department’s 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.

1. Serves as Background Check Associate.

2. Performs data entry of CANTS, Sex Offender Registry System (SORS), National Sex Offender Registry System (NSORS), Out-of-State CANTS, Interstate Criminal History, Illinois State Police, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and/or driver eligibility status for facility drivers into the appropriate Departmental system.

3. Prepares, keyboards, and maintains complex, highly specialized Background Check Unit (BCU) reports and other reports related to application and recommendation materials processed through Central Office.

4. Serves as liaison to requesting parties regarding information on Authorization for Background Check.

5. Serves as Central Office of Licensing contact for all issues concerning facility driver checks.

6. Receives, sorts, reviews, and distributes incoming mail.

7. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.