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BACKGROUND CHECK ASSOCIATE

State of Illinois
Chicago, IL, US
Full-time

DCFS is deeply committed to the welfare and protection of children. Our goal is to protect children by strengthening and supporting families.

In every effort, from receiving hotline calls to reaching family reunification or foster care and adoption, children and families are our focus.

Agency : Department of Children and Family Services

Title : Office Associate Typing Option 2

Class Title : OFFICE ASSOCIATE - 30015

Skill Option : Keyboarding

Bilingual Option : None

Closing Date / Time : 10 / 31 / 2024

Salary : Anticipated Starting Salary $3,852 / Month - Full Salary Range $3,852-$5,046 / Month

Job Type : Salaried

Category : Full Time

County : Cook

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.

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Posting Identification Number 42223

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.

This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is detail oriented and interested in playing a supporting role in the Department’s 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 clearances and denials containing complex technical terms on criminal history recommendations received from Department or Agency licensing staff into the Background Clearance system.
  • Prepares, keyboards, and maintains complex, highly specialized reports related to application and recommendation materials processed through Central Office
  • Identifies critical data entry issues
  • 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 words per minute.

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 as listed in the job description.

Work Hours : Monday - Friday 8 : 30 am to 5 : 00 pm

Work Location : 1911 S Indiana Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60616

Supervisor : Vacant

Agency Contact :

Name : Destiny Wright

Email : [email protected] (For questions only)

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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