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Agency : Department of Children and Family Services
Closing Date/Time: 01/09/2023
Salary: 4,738.00-6,964.00 Anticipated Starting Salary ($4,738/mo.)
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC028
Closing Date/Time: 01/09/2023
Salary: 4,738.00-6,964.00 Anticipated Starting Salary ($4,738/mo.)
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC028
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 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.
Posting Identification Number [[053797]]
Position Overview
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Staff Assistant to the Chief of the Office of Latino Services. Under general direction, this position will perform special projects designed to assess service programs for cultural responsiveness and quality assurance outcomes within DCFS diversity programs. The position will serve as liaison between the Chief and various internal and external entities. The position will also attend regional staff divisional and team meetings outside the office and represent the Chief in responding to correspondence and other inquiries, while utilizing Spanish speaking skills in the performance of duties as appropriate. This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is detail oriented and interested in playing a supportive role in the agency’s operations. DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program. The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent organizational skills and strong leadership and communication capabilities. We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of the children and families of Illinois.
Job Responsibilities
1. Serves as staff assistant to the Chief of the Office of Latino Services
2. Serves as liaison between the Chief and administrative and support staff, as well as staff within DCFS divisions, community groups, and organizations providing service resources to Latino children, families, and communities
3. Coordinates the preparation, design, and publication of the Office of Latino Services newsletter and the publication of foster parent resource and initiative directories
4. Attends regional staff divisional and team meetings outside of the office
5. Represents the Chief in responding to correspondence and other inquiries
6. Translates and interprets, both orally and in writing, for Spanish speaking clients regarding services available and the proper completion of forms
7. Oversees maintenance of appropriate records and files
8. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above
Minimum Qualifications
1. Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college, preferably with courses in public or business administration
2. Requires one year of professional experience in a public or private organization, or satisfactory completion of an agency approved professional management training program
3. Requires ability to speak and write Spanish at a colloquial skill level
Conditions of Employment
1. Requires the ability to pass a background check
2. Requires possession of a valid driver’s license and ability to travel
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.
Work Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:30am-5:00pm
Work Location: 1911 S Indiana Ave Chicago, IL 60616-1310
Supervisor: J. Lopez
Agency Contact:
Tiffany Kemp
Email: [email protected] (Preferred)
Fax # 312-814-1224
Job Family: Clerical and Administrative Support
This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
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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.
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