Office Associate

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

Job Description

OFFICE ASSOCIATE - CAPU - Marion DCFS

Title:  Office Associate

Agency :  Department of Children and Family Services 
Closing Date/Time: 08/05/2025  

Salary:   $4004-$5245 monthly. Anticipated starting salary $4004 monthly.  
Job Type:   Salaried  County:   Williamson  
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.

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.

DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program.  We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of the children and families of Illinois.

• Utilizing a Department computer, works independently to determine appropriate DCFS codes and MARS/CYCIS screens for inputting information regarding placement payment, case registration, case opening, case assignment, case closing, case transfer, and medical eligibility: performs entry of complex coding on Department systems.  
• Keyboards and prepares a variety of complex materials utilizing a personal computer, including, but not limited to, detailed data entry, highly techincal reports, Department forms, and correspondence: designs new formats or revisies formats: excercises independent judgement and a command of legal, medical, and social terminology to review documents such as social histories, payment documentation, court reports, and correspondence to proof appropriate use of terms and accuracy of information. 
• Plans, coordinates, and monitors the filling of all open and closed unit records; enters and maintains the MARS/CYCIS system to open cases.  
• Receives, reviews, separates, and logs CYCIS case files: maintains master log and routing sheets on all cases: assigns indentification numbers for newly opened or re-opened cases. 
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.