Administrative Assistant II

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

Job Description

Chicago, IL, US, 60616

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 

Job Title: Administrative Assistant II 
Closing Date/Time:  08/02/2024 
Salary:  $6,005-$8,678/month (Anticipated Salary Range $6,083-7,083/month) 
Job Type:  Salaried 

County:  Cook 
Number of Vacancies:  1 
Plan/BU:  None 

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The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Staff Assistant.  This position will provide assistance and consultation to the Deputy Director of Child Services and will identify concerns, issues, and trends.  The position will also provide written reports to the Deputy Director and represent him/her in assigned meetings.  This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is interested in playing a supporting role in an agency whose mission is helping children and families.  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 staff assistant to the Deputy Director, providing consultation regarding matters which are often of a sensitive and/or controversial nature
2. Provides professional assistance to the Deputy Director in the research, design, implementation, and reporting of special studies/projects on programmatic and administrative responsibilities
3. Researches, gathers detailed information, analyzes information, and prepares responses to communications on behalf of the Deputy Director
4. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

1. Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college, preferably with courses in public or business administration
2. Requires two years of professional experience in a public or business organization