OFFICE ASSOCIATE

State of Illinois

Applications Closed

Posted 22 days ago

Full Time

Marion, Illinois

In Person

Smart Summary

The Office Associate serves as a receptionist and provides clerical support, including filing, record processing, and secretarial duties. They are responsible for maintaining time and attendance records, managing correspondence, and assisting customers with LINK card issuance.

We are looking for a detail-oriented Office Associate to perform clerical functions and provide office support within the Department of Human Services. Key requirements include a high school diploma (or equivalent), two years of office experience, and keyboarding skills at 45 words per minute.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Keyboarding

Clerical Support

Filing

Record Processing

Secretarial Support

Telephone Operation

Timekeeping

Data Entry

Customer Service

Office Administration

Job Description

Job Requisition ID: 54643 

Opening Date: 04/02/2026

Closing Date: 04/15/2026
​Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: OFFICE ASSOCIATE - 30015 
Skill Option: Keyboarding 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Salary $4,004-$5,245/month ($48,048-$62,940/year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Williamson
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC014 Clerical Employees, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code: 

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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

Under direction, serves as a receptionist in a local office in the Division of Family & Community Services, Department of Human Services (DHS). Performs a variety of difficult and responsible clerical functions and assistance including filing, keyboarding, record processing, secretarial and general office support.

Essential Functions

  • Keyboards and prepares a wide variety of complex memos, reports, and correspondence involving medical, technical, and legal terminology and routine forms, travel vouchers, customer forms, form letters, cards, and records. 
  • Prepares and maintains complex, highly specialized files or forms, reports, supplies, brochures, and records.
  • Serves as backup receptionist, answers telephone and transfers call, retrieves messages from local office general voice mail box and distributes to staff. 
  • Opens, sorts, and distributes incoming mail.
  • Serves as timekeeper for assigned staff, prepares, and maintains time and attendance records and reports. 
  • Assists in issuing new or replacement LINK cards to customers, maintains records of card numbers issued or voided, completes computerized transactions to communicate activation of card to Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) contractor.
  • 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 at 45 wpm.

Work Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:30am-5pm, 1 hour unpaid lunch.

Headquarter Location: 1107 W Deyoung St, Marion, Illinois, 62959

Division of Family and Community Services

Region 5

Clerical

Williamson County

Work County: Williamson

Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@illinois.gov

Posting Group: Office & Administrative Support; 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:

State of Illinois

DCFS is responsible for protecting children and strengthening families through the investigation and intervention of suspected child abuse. If you suspect a child is being maltreated or a family is in need of help, call the Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline at 1-800-25-ABUSE. All calls are confidential. The Hotline is staffed 24 hours a day.

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