Job Description

Job Requisition ID: 50726 
Closing Date:11/19/2025
?Agency: Department of Children and Family Services
Class Title:OFFICE COORDINATOR - 30025 
Skill Option: Keyboarding 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary:Anticipated Starting Salary $4128/month; Full Salary Range $4128-$5450/month
Job Type:Salaried
Category:Full Time 
County:Sangamon
Number of Vacancies:1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC014 Clerical Employees, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:  

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 MUSTapply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.comwebsite. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactorsemployee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Essential Functions

• Serves as secretary to the Chief of the Office of Child and Family Policy
• Prepares and keyboards a variety of confidential correspondence to agency staff, clients, professionals, and community agencies outside the Department for purposes of information and clarification of DCFS rules and procedures
• Schedules appointments for administrative staff with supervisory staff
• Arranges and submits business itineraries
• Receives, sorts, and reads incoming mail for the Chief of OCFP, making notations if needed
• Prepares personnel transaction forms for all staff
• 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 two years of secretarial/business college OR completion of high school and two years of related office experience OR two years of independent business experience
• Requires ability to keyboard at 30 wpm

Conditions of Employment

1. Requires ability to pass a background check.
2. All conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

About the Agency

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.

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 & part-time work schedules (as applicable)
• 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
• GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
• 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
• Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)

For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
Work Location: 4 W Old State Capitol Plz, Springfield, Illinois, 62701-1222
Agency Contact: Lily Koehl
Email: lillian.koehl@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Office & Administrative Support

PUC#:90706532

This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

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