ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I - DCFS - SCR Administration - State Central Register. Job Requisition ID: 57237
Opening Date: 07/02/2026
Closing Date: 07/17/2026
Agency: Department of Children and Family Services
Class Title: ADMIN ASSISTANT I - 00501
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated starting salary $5834 monthly; Full Range $5834-$8307 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC028 Paraprofessional Human Services Employees, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code: 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.POSITION OVERVIEWThe Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Administrative Assistant I. 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 FUNCTIONS- Serves as staff assistant to the Deputy Director of State Central Register.
- Serves as a confidential liaison to the Budget and Payroll Sections of the Department.
- Reviews correspondence and apprises the Deputy Director of urgent issues.
- As an administrative assistant to the Deputy Director, screens phone calls for the Deputy Director, Deputy SCR Administrators, and supervisory staff.
- Oversees the compilation of the monthly personnel report and maintenance of controlled correspondence reports, appropriate records, and files.
- 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 four years of college, preferably with courses in business or public administration.
- Requires one year of professional experience in a public or private organization.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT- Requires ability to pass a background check.
The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
EDUCATIONBachelors Degree or equivalent
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I - DCFS - SCR Administration - State Central Register. Work Hours: M-F 8:30am-5pm.
Headquarter Location: 2200 Churchill Rd, Springfield, Illinois, 62702
Work County: SangamonAgency Contact: Mike Bolt
Supervisor: Vacant
Posting Group: Social Services; Office & Administrative SupportThis position DOES NOT contain "Specialized Skills" (as that term is used in CBAs).APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONSUse 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 AidNon-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com - click "Application Procedures" in the footer of every page of the website.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: 
