Clerical Support Staff (Office Associate opt 2)
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Springfield, VT - USA
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Job Summary
Job Requisition ID:56240
BIPS: 08428
Opening Date:05/29/2026
Closing Date: 06/12/2026
Agency: Department of Healthcare and Family Services
Class Title:OFFICE ASSOCIATE - 30015
Skill Option:Keyboarding
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/2026) $4144 a month; Full Range $4144 - $5429
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Sangamon
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 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 Department of Healthcare and Family Services Division of Finance Bureau of Collection Services is seeking to hire clerical support staff to perform a variety of specialized clerical duties pertaining to the Workers Compensation Program Personal Injury Program and Liens and Estates claims. This position will access and process Personal Injury Workers Compensation and Liens and Estates requests and review medical and financial information to substantiate the Departments Workers Compensation subrogation claim and Personal Injury lien notice. The clerical support staff also processes all incoming mail enters data processes statistical reports creates electronic and hard copy files files documents and responds to inquiries. The ideal candidate will demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills and display motivation and initiative. The preferred candidate will exhibit the ability to plan prioritize and follow up on tasks to ensure such are completed accurately and timely to achieve set goals.
HFS values employees with different backgrounds life experiences and talents.
Employees receive a robust benefit package including:
- Monday-Friday work schedule
- Flexible work schedules are available in many program areas. (Remote work may be an option for certain positions.)
- Health Life Vision and Dental Insurance
- Pension Plan
- Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare)
- Employees earn (12) paid Sick Days annually.
- New Employees earn (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to (25) paid Vacation Days annually.
- Employees earn (3) paid Personal Days annually.
- (13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date)
If you are seeking a new opportunity and this position appeals to you please apply today!
At the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) we value staff as our greatest asset. We work in a spirit of teamwork to help millions of Illinoisans access high quality healthcare and fulfill child support obligations to advance their physical mental and financial well-being. We provide healthcare coverage for children and adults through Medicaid and other medical programs and we help ensure that children receive financial resources from both their parents through Child Support Services. The HFS Office of the Inspector General investigates audits and reviews program activity to ensure the integrity of our programs is maintained.
HFS is committed to promoting and preserving a workplace culture that embraces diversity equity and inclusion. We welcome and value employees with different backgrounds life experiences and talents. It is the collective sum of our individual differences that provides a broad perspective leading to greater innovation and recruiting for our team we recognize the unique contributions of each applicant regardless of culture ethnicity race national origin sex gender identity and expression age religion disability and sexual is an equal opportunity employer.
- Under direction serves as Clerical Support Staff for the Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS)Division of Finance Bureau of Collection Services by performing a variety of specialized clerical duties pertaining tothe Workers Compensation Program Personal Injury Program and Liens and Estates claims
- Accesses and processes Personal Injury (PI) Workers Compensation (WC) and Liens and Estates requestsfrom the general mailbox incoming mail and faxes
- Reviews medical and financial information to substantiate the Departments Workers Compensation subrogationclaim and Personal Injury lien notice
- Processes all incoming mail and ensures such is distributed to the appropriate staff or program
- Acquires ledgers for related Personal Injury Workers Compensation or Liens and Estates cases
- Enters data and processes statistical reports
- Creates electronic and hard copy files files documents and responds to inquiries
- Performs other duties are required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumeratedabove
- Requires knowledge skill and mental development equivalent to completion of high school and two (2) years of officeexperience
- Requires the ability to keyboard accurately at 45 words per minute
- Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history
- Requires the ability to utilize and maintain state issued equipment such as a laptop
- 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 8:30 a.m - 5:00 p.m.
Headquarter Location: 201 S Grand Ave E Springfield Illinois 62704
Work County: Sangamon
Posting Group: Office & Administrative Support
This position DOES NOT contain Specialized Skills (as that term is used in CBAs).
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
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If you have questions about how to apply please see the following resources:
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