At a Glance
- Tasks: Perform clerical tasks and keyboarding for the Chester Mental Health Center.
- Company: Join the Illinois Department of Human Services, making a difference in your community.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, health insurance, paid leave, and retirement plans.
- Other info: Flexible work schedules available; great career advancement opportunities.
- Why this job: Be part of a compassionate team that uplifts individuals and communities across Illinois.
- Qualifications: High school diploma and two years of office experience required.
The predicted salary is between 5655 - 5655 £ per month.
The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is seeking to hire an Office Associate for the Chester Mental Health Center located in Chester, Illinois to perform a variety of complex specialized keyboarding and clerical functions for the Worker’s Compensation Coordinator and other facility departments. Gathers documents pertaining to service-connected injuries for review by the Worker’s Compensation Coordinator. Inputs all inventoried items from requisitions, items received as recorded on receiving reports and cost adjustments for received items. Utilises a personal computer or typewriter to keyboard/type general correspondence, reports, etc. Serves as back-up to the various business office departments. Sorts all incoming facility mail.
Essential Functions
- Performs a variety of complex specialized keyboarding and clerical functions for the facility.
- Inputs all inventoried items from requisitions.
- Utilises a personal computer or typewriter to keyboard/type general correspondence, reports, etc.
- Serves as back-up to the payroll/timekeeping office with various functions in areas of Personnel Services, including employee schedules.
- Sorts all incoming facility mail.
- 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 two (2) years of office experience.
- Requires ability to keyboard accurately at 45 wpm.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires ability to utilise commonly used manual and automated office equipment.
- Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
- Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.
About the Agency
The Illinois Department of Human Services uplifts individuals and communities across Illinois. Our mission is to respond to the needs of all people in Illinois so they can lead healthy, safe, and enriched lives. Our vision is the future we are shaping with dignity and the well-being for everyone in Illinois. Our values are the principles that guide us as we work to remove systemic barriers and create lasting opportunities with Compassion, Accessibility, Responsibility, and Equity.
Benefits
- 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)
- 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
- Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
- 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
- Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
- Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
- 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
- Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
Application Instructions
If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources: State employees: Detailed application instructions can be found in the Current Employee Guide at Application Procedures or by logging in to the career portal for State employees and viewing the instructions on Completing the Electronic Application. Non-State employees: Detailed application instructions can be found in the External Applicant Guide at Application Procedures or from Illinois.jobs2web.com – click Application Resources in the footer of every page of the website.
Office Associate in Chester employer: State of Illinois
The State of Illinois is an exceptional employer, offering a meaningful opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and communities. With a strong commitment to compassion, equity, and employee development, you will benefit from a robust package of competitive benefits, including generous paid leave, flexible work schedules, and a pension program, all while working in a supportive environment at the Chester Mental Health Center. Join us in shaping a brighter future for Illinois residents while advancing your career in a fulfilling role as an Activity Therapist.
