

Industry: Individual and Family Services
Company Size: 1,001-5,000 employees

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services

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https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/13486956

- Job Requisition ID:**55290**\

Opening Date:**05/20/2026**\

Closing Date:**06/04/2026**\

Agency:**Department of Children and Family Services

- Title:**Office Associate - Typing Option 2**\

Class Title:**OFFICE ASSOCIATE - 30015**\

Skill Option:**Keyboarding**\

Bilingual Option:**None**\

Salary:**Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/26) \$4,144 a month;

Full Range \$4,144 - \$5,429 a month.**\

Job Type:**Salaried**\

Category:**Full Time**\

County:**Cook**\

Number of Vacancies:**2**\

Bargaining Unit Code:**RC014 Clerical Employees, AFSCME**\

Merit Comp Code:**

- 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 positionMUSTapply

electronically through

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rel="noopener"}website. State of Illinois employees should click the

link near the top left to apply through

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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.**

- 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 youre

helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support

families in need, youre part of something biggersomething that touches

the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career youre looking for, we offer jobs that fit

your life and your scheduleflexible 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.

## Position Overview

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 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 Functions

-  Serves as Background Check Associate

-  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 Bur eau

of Investigation, and/or driver eligibility status for facility

drivers into the appropriate Departmental system

-  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

-  Serves as liaison to requesting parties regarding information on

Authorization for Background Check

-  Serves as Central Office of Licensing contact for all issues

concerning facility driver checks

-  Receives, sorts, reviews, and distributes incoming mail

-  Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably

within the scope of the duties enumerated above

OFFICE ASSOCIATE

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