INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYST I
Chicago, IL, US, 60634
Job Requisition ID: 50324
Opening Date: 10/06/2025
Closing Date: 10/20/2025
Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYST I - 21165
Skill Option: Client Services - Information Technology
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $6,952 - $10,130 per month ($83,424 - $121,560 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC063 Professional Employees, Educators,Juvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinators,and Physicians 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.
While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.
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.
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.
Position Overview
The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is seeking to hire an Information Systems Analyst I for the Chicago-Read Mental Health Center located in Chicago, Illinois to provide difficult and specialized technical professional support for management and staff and Central Office staff in the use of computers and related peripherals, software, the Local Area Computer Network and applications available from DoIT. Provides support on computer hardware, software packages and programming languages. Designs, implements, maintains and trains staff in the use of complex, multi-user computer applications for use by hospital and Central Office staff in the performance of their duties. Creates a computerized security system for confidential applications. Interfaces with community agency staff as directed by Central Office providing assistance.
Essential Functions
- Provides difficult and specialized technical professional support for management and staff at Chicago-Read Mental Health Center and Central Office staff in the use of computers and related peripherals, software, the Local Area Computer Network and applications available from DoIT.
- Provides support on computer hardware, software packages and programming languages.
- Creates a computerized security system for confidential applications and implements the system, assigning access to users on the basis of their job assignments and providing login names and passwords to users.
- Creates a wide variety of special statistical reports, charts and graphs requested by management using Microsoft Access, Statistical Analytical System (SAS), Crystal Reports and other software packages approved by DoIT.
- Interfaces with community agency staff as directed by Central Office providing assistance with accessing computer applications designed for them by Department of Human Services (DHS)/Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (DBHR).
- Creates Intranet and Internet pages for Chicago-Read and Central Office on DHS sites.
- In the absence of the supervisor, serves as liaison with DoIT regarding all files access, host computer connections and other day-to-day activities.
- 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 four (4) years of college with course work in computer science or directly related fields.
- Requires one (1) year of professional experience in a related Information Technology field.
Preferred Qualifications
- Two (2) years of professional experience planning, organizing, implementing and maintaining PC applications for a private or public organization.
- Two (2) years of professional experience designing and modifying multiple database systems to monitor compliance and regulations.
- Two (2) years of professional experience determining computer needs for a private or public organization.
- Two (2) years of professional experience providing problem diagnosis and format design in assisting management in developing and completing fiscal summary reports for a private or public organization.
- Two (2) years of professional experience maintaining computer hardware in operating condition and making minor adjustments and repairs.
- Two (2) years of professional experience using methods, procedures and techniques of conducting feasibility studies for system conversions and enhancements of platform infrastructure and application systems.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
- Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties.
- Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends and holidays.
- Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
- Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.
*All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:00pm; 30-minute unpaid lunch
Work Location: 4200 N Oak Park Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60634
Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery
Chicago-Read Mental Health Center
Information Services
Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics; Social Services
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.
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://cms.illinois.gov/benefits/stateemployee.html
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 Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.
Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com 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 career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.
State employees should include temporary assignment in the application profile. Temporary assignment verification forms can be uploaded to the Additional Documents section.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
- donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
- systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
Nearest Major Market: Chicago