Office Associate - DCFS CAPU - Marion

Agency Statement and Essential Functions

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.

DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program.  We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of the children and families of Illinois.

• Utilizing a Department computer, works independently to determine appropriate DCFS codes and MARS/CYCIS screens for inputting information regarding placement payment, case registration, case opening, case assignment, case closing, case transfer, and medical eligibility: performs entry of complex coding on Department systems.  
• Keyboards and prepares a variety of complex materials utilizing a personal computer, including, but not limited to, detailed data entry, highly techincal reports, Department forms, and correspondence: designs new formats or revisies formats: excercises independent judgement and a command of legal, medical, and social terminology to review documents such as social histories, payment documentation, court reports, and correspondence to proof appropriate use of terms and accuracy of information. 
• Plans, coordinates, and monitors the filling of all open and closed unit records; enters and maintains the MARS/CYCIS system to open cases.  
• Receives, reviews, separates, and logs CYCIS case files: maintains master log and routing sheets on all cases: assigns indentification numbers for newly opened or re-opened cases. 
• 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 2 years of office experience. 
• Requires the ability to keyboard accurately at 45 wpm.

Conditions of Employment

1. Requires the ability to pass a background check

The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description. 

Education Major

Completion of High School. 

Competitive Selection