OFFICE COORDINATOR
Springfield, IL, US, 62703
Job Requisition ID: 44857
Opening Date/Time: 02/26/2025
Closing Date/Time: 03/11/2025
Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: OFFICE COORDINATOR - 30025
Skill Option: Keyboarding
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Salary $3,971-$5,243/month ($47,652-$62,916/year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: 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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Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Posting Identification Number 44857
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 Department of Human Services is seeking to hire an office coordinator for the Overpayment Review – Account Support unit who will serve as a designated lead worker to lower-level staff. This position will analyze daily Accounts Receivable System report for central and local office data entry of SNAP and grant overpayments that reflect an error and works independently to research and reclassify SNAP Client Error claims to Intentional Program Violation (IPV) claims on the Accounts Receivable System. The office coordinator will utilize a personal computer, keyboard a variety of difficult and complex materials from rough draft or handwritten hard copy which contain legal terminology such as memos, client responses, tabular statements, statistical reports, etc. which involves formatting the production of reports, rules, etc. and independently takes phone calls from clients on Department of Employment Security Over Payments System (DESOPS) cases to assist in resolving claim issues.
Essential Functions
- Reviews and analyzes daily Accounts Receivable System report for central and local office data entry of SNAP and grant overpayments that reflect an error.
- Works independently to research and reclassify SNAP Client Error claims to Intentional Program Violation (IPV) claims on the Accounts Receivable System.
- Serves as designated lead worker to lower-level staff.
- Independently takes phone calls from clients on Department of Employment Security Over Payments System (DESOPS) cases to assist in resolving claim issues.
- Utilizing a personal computer, keyboards a variety of difficult and complex materials from rough draft or handwritten hard copy which contain legal terminology such as memos.
- Researches collection cases and prepares summary packets for special projects such as referral of potentially eligible claims to the Treasury Offset Program used to collect delinquent debts.
- Prepares detailed monthly and special reports of activities.
- Performs other duties that are assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to two (2) years of secretarial/business college or completion of high school.
- Requires two (2) years of related office experience, or two years of independent business experience.
- Requires ability to keyboard accurately at 30 wpm.
Work Hours: 8:30am-5:00pm Monday - Friday
Work Location: 600 E Ash St, Springfield, Illinois, 62703
Office of Fiscal Services
Bureau of Collections
Overpayment Review-Account Support
Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Office & Administrative Support; Social Services
About the Agency:
The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.
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
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: Springfield