Office Associate (Option 2 Typing)

Job Responsibilities Serves as the payroll clerk for the Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center. Enters employee time into timekeeping system. Calculates and makes the proper salary adjustments to correct insurance discrepancies and enters into the payroll system. Responds to inquiries of a non-technical nature in person or by telephone, exercising discretion and judgement in referring sensitive payroll or workers’ compensation issues to managers. Performs manual calculations for special payroll entries which include salary adjustments, lump sum payments, temporary assignment payments, and any other payroll adjustments to accurately pay employees for the duties they perform outside their regular position. Confirms time off slips have been completed for each occurrence of utilization of time by employees. Assists with Workers’ Compensation claims. 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 years of office experience. Requires the ability to keyboard accurately at a rate of 45 wpm. Conditions of Employment Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends, and holidays. Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers. 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. Requires the ability to meet all agency vaccine/health-related policies and guidance. * The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.Work Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:00am

• 4:30pm Fiscal Support Services/PayrollWork Location: N Main St Anna, IL
• Division of Developmental Disabilities Choate mental Health and Developmental Center Job Family: Office & Administrative Support; Social Services About the Agency: The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need all 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.