Agency : Department of Human Services
Opening Date/Time: 05/05/203
Closing Date/Time: 05/18/2023
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $3,367 - $4,741 per month
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Randolph
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.
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.
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.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Posting Identification Number 10-78-26732
Position Overview
The Division of Mental Health is seeking to hire an Office Associate for the Chester Mental Health Center located in Chester, Illinois to perform a variety of complex, specialized clerical duties as a float for the living units (A, B, C and E). Keyboards various documents such as correspondence, reports, assessments, etc., which contain medical, psychiatric, psychological and legal terminology. Provides clerical office support to unit staff. Maintains all patient clinical records. Answers telephone and directs callers to appropriate staff.
Job Responsibilities
Performs a variety of complex, specialized clerical duties as a float for the living units (A, B, C and E) for supervisory and professional staff.
Provides clerical office support through keyboarding a variety of correspondence, e.g., letters, memorandums, notices, etc. to unit staff, from handwritten hard copy and transcribes from prerecorded dictation.
Maintains all patient clinical records in accordance with the facility's Clinical Entry Record Guidelines, e.g., files all types of reports, medical lab results and other related documents.
Answers telephone, determines nature of calls, directs callers to appropriate staff and takes messages, distributes e-mails received to appropriate staff and responds to information requests from staff.
Maintains a database for notifying all medical, psychiatric, and clinical staff of scheduled due dates for treatment reports.
Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifciations
- Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of high school and two years of office experience.
- Requires the ability to keyboard accurately at a rate of 45 wpm.
Conditions of Employment
Requires the ability to meet all agency vaccine/health-related policies and guidance.
Requires the ability to pass the Illinois Department of Human Services background check.
Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.
Work Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:30am - 4:30pm
Facility Wide
Work Location: 1315 Lehmen Dr Chester, IL 62233-2542
Division of Mental Health
Chester Mental Health Center
Clerical Float
Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@illinois.gov
Job Family: Office & Administrative Support; Social Services
About the Agency:
The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need all 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 Work Schedules (as applicable)
- 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
- Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
- 10 Weeks Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
- Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
- Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
- 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.asp
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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