Office Assistant (Option 2 Typing)

Job ResponsibilitiesKeyboards a variety of difficult materials, such as resumes for clients, weekly and monthly statistical reports, unit meeting minutes, and vouchers for clients in training. Edits Authorization and Transmittal of Assistance Action forms received from casework staff. Conducts computer clearance for welfare savings due to client obtaining employment, receiving unemployment benefits or non-cooperation. Serves as receptionist. Keyboards a variety of routine forms, form letters, cards and records, proofs for clarity of content, grammar, and punctuation. Issues new or replacement LINK cards to clients, maintains records of card numbers issued or voided, completes computerized transactions to communicate activation of card to EBT contractor. Maintains files of forms, reports, and supplies. 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 one year of related office experience. Requires the ability to keyboard accurately at 35 wpm. Work Hours: 8:30am

• Friday Work Location: W Lake St Melrose Park, IL
• 5:00pm Monday
• Family & Community Services Region 1 North Clerical Job Family: 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 Work Schedules (as applicable) 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position) 10 Weeks Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave Deferred Compensation Program
• A supplemental retirement plan Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP) Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only) 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. State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the homepage in the blue ribbon. Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the homepage 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 the for State employees and review the Non-State employees: on – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.