Background Check Associate

This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/13821413 Job Requisition ID:58761\ Opening Date: 10/22/2026**\ Closing Date:** 11/06/2026**\ Agency:** Department of Children and Family Services Job Title: Office Associate - Typing Option 2**\ Class Title:OFFICE ASSOCIATE - 30015\ Skill Option:Keyboarding\ Bilingual Option:None\ Salary:** Anticipated Starting Salary $4,144 a month; full range $4,144 - $5,429 a month**\ Job Type:** Salaried**\ Category:Full Time\ Number of Vacancies:** 1**\ Bargaining Unit Code:RC014 Clerical Employees, AFSCME\ Merit Comp Code:\ Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Supervisor: Judith Woodson\ Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: 1 to 5 Days per week in office, depending on operational needs\ Headquarter Location:** 1911 S Indiana Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60616**\ Work County:** Cook**\ Agency Contact:** [email protected] (For Questions Only) 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{target="_blank" rel="noopener"} website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors{target="_blank" rel="noopener"} employee career portal. Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT YOU UPLOAD COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS AND RESUME. 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 youre helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, youre part of something biggersomething that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home. No matter what state career youre looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your scheduleflexible 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 Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Office Associate (Background Check Associate). 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. ## Essential Function - Serves as Background Check Associate - Performs data entry of CANTS, Sex Offender Registry System (SORS), National Sex Offender Registry System (NSORS), Out-of-State CANTS, Interstate Criminal History, Illinois State Police, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and/or driver eligibility status for facility drivers into the appropriate Departmental system - Prepares, keyboards, and maintains complex, highly specialized Background Check Unit (BCU) reports and other reports related to application and recommendation materials processed through Central Office - Serves as liaison to reques ting parties regarding information on Authorization for Background Check - Serves as Central Office of Licensing contact for all issues concerning facility driver checks - Receives, sorts, reviews, and distributes incoming mail - Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.