Subsidy Support Clerical Associate
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Job Location:
Springfield, VT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
17 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Requisition ID:52821
Closing Date: 01/30/2026
Agency:Department of Children and Family Services
Class Title:OFFICE ASSOCIATE - 30015
Skill Option:Keyboarding
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $4004 monthly; Full Range $4004 - $ 5245 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:RC014 Clerical Employees AFSCME
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 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.
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 Subsidy Intake Assistant. Under general direction this position will perform complex paraprofessional functions involved in regulating and monitoring the adoption assistance program. The position will assign subsidy packets to regional DCFS Adoptions staff for review and approval and will monitor and track assignments to ensure compliance with timeframes. This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is detail oriented and interested in playing a supporting role in the Departments adoptions 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 Subsidy Support Clerical Associate
- Receives and assigns subsidy packets to regional DCFS Subsidy Support staff for review and approval
- Answers incoming phone calls and greets visitors
- Establishes and maintains files
- Keyboards travel vouchers from handwritten materials
- Serves as backup timekeeper
- Maintains updated Rules and Procedures Manuals
- 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
- Requires 2 years of office experience
- Requires ability to keyboard accurately at 45 wpm
Conditions of Employment
- Requires ability to pass a background check.
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties listed in the job description.
About the Agency
DCFS is deeply committed to the welfare and protection of children. Our goal is to protect children by
strengthening and supporting every effort from receiving hotline calls to reaching family reunification
or foster care and adoption children and families are our focus.
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:httRs:// Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
Headquarter Location: 4 W Old State Capitol Plz Springfield Illinois 62701-1222
Work County: Sangamon
Agency Contact: Quiana Richardson
Email:
Posting Group: Office & Administrative Support
This position DOES NOT contain Specialized Skills (as that term is used in CBAs).
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Use the Apply button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
If you are not already signed in you will be prompted to do so.
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Non-State employees should log in on the using the View Profile link in the top right of in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in you will be prompted to create an account.
If you have questions about how to apply please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to thecareer portalfor State employees and review theInternal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees: click Application Procedures in the footer of every page of the website.
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Required Experience:
IC
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