*Location:*
Springfield, IL, US, 62701-1222
*Job Requisition ID: *34746
*Agency* : Department of Children and Family Services
*Closing Date/Time: *01/25/2024
*Salary: * $3,954 - $5,482/month (Anticipated starting salary: Step 1C, $3,954/month)
*Job Type:* Salaried Full Time
*County: * Sangamon
*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.
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*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.
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*Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
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*REQ #34647*
*Position Summary*
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional individual to serve as Leaves of Absence Support Worker.
Under general direction, this position will perform complex, specialized paraprofessional personnel functions for the Office of Employee Services and the Leave of Absence/FMLA Unit in particular.
The position will prepare and mail letters to employees in leave of absence status, review Sick Advancement and Sick Bank applications, and track/process leave of absence data.
This position provides a great opportunity for an organized, detail-oriented person who is interested in using their human resources skills to ensure the Department’s personnel activities are performed in an efficient, effective manner.
DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program.
The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent organizational skills and a strong attention to detail.
We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of the children and families of Illinois.
*Job Responsibilities*
1.
Serves as Leaves of Absence Support Worker in the Office of Employee Services
2.
Composes and keyboards a variety of materials, such as correspondence, memoranda, various personnel-related forms, statistical reports, and vouchers
3.
Provides assistance to the Leave of Absence/FMLA Administrator
4.
Provides assistance to the Sick Advancement and Sick Bank Coordinator by reviewing submitted applications
5.
Provides phone coverage
6.
Serves as backup timekeeper for the office
7.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above
*Minimum Qualifications*
1.
Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of two years of college or satisfactory completion of an approved training program
2.
Requires the ability to keyboard accurately at 30 wpm
*Preferred Qualifications*
1.
1 year of experience in an office setting applying working knowledge of human resources programs, rules, and regulations
2.
1 year of experience in an office setting applying extensive knowledge of office practices and procedures
3.
1 year of experience in an office setting demonstrating the ability to establish and develop written instructions and procedures
4.
1 year of experience in an office setting applying extensive knowledge of composition, grammar, spelling, and punctuation
*Conditions of Employment*
1.
Requires the ability to pass a background check
*About the Agency*
DCFS is deeply committed to the welfare and protection of children.
We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of the children and families of Illinois.
The Office of Employee Services works in a supportive capacity by managing human resources functions to enable front line workers to fulfill the Department’s mission of providing services for children and youth.
*Work Hours:* Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
*Work Location:* 4 W Old State Capitol Plz Springfield, IL 62701-1222
*Agency Contact:*
Samantha Haynes
Email: samantha.
j.
haynes@illinois.
gov
Phone #: 217-558-7775
*Job Family: * Office & Administrative Support
*PIN #:* 07-6243
This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $47,448.
00 - $65,784.
00 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Parental leave
* Retirement plan
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
Education:
* High school or equivalent (Required)
Work Location: In person
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