Office Associate
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Job Location:
Kankakee, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 4004 - 5245
Posted on:
06-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Requisition ID:50419
Opening Date: 10/01/2025
Closing Date: 10/15/2025
Agency:Department of Human Services
Class Title:OFFICE ASSOCIATE - 30015
Skill Option:Keyboarding
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $4004 - $5245 per month ($48048 - $62940 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Kankakee
Number of Vacancies: 3
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.
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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 Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire an Office Associate for the Shapiro Center located in Kankakee Illinois to perform a variety of complex specialized clerical information and assistance keyboarding record processing secretarial and general office support functions. Ensures compliance with applicable Department and Facility policies procedures and forms guidelines.
Essential Functions
- Performs a variety of complex specialized clerical information and assistance keyboarding record processing secretarial and general office support functions for Shapiro Center.
- Provides clerical assistance to residential and support areas.
- Determines proper format and modes of address.
- Participates in training for computer software applications and standard computer equipment.
- 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 completion of high school and two (2) years of office experience.
- Requires the ability to keyboard accurately at a minimum net rate of forty-five (45) words per minute.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires ability to operate commonly used manual and automated office equipment and perform routine maintenance.
- Requires the ability to utilize office equipment including personal computers.
- Requires the ability to work after business hours weekends and holidays.
- Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties.
- Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
- Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours:Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm 1-hour unpaid lunch
Work Location:100 E Jeffery St Kankakee Illinois 60901
Division of Devleopmental Disabilities
Shapiro Center
Administration
Posting Group:Office & Administrative Support; Social Services
About the Agency:
The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services supports programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity Equity Community Urgency Transparency and Kindness.
As a State of Illinois Employee you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:
A Pension Program
Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health Life Dental and Vision Insurance
3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
*Personal Sick & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)
13 Paid Holidays annually 14 on even numbered years
Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
GI Bill Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
For more information about our benefits please follow this link: INSTRUCTIONS
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