Office Assistant - Opt SS1 Salary $2,782.00 - $3,781.00 Monthly Location Cook County, IL Job Type Full-Time Department Healthcare & Family Services Job Number GC0075 Closing 1/2/2019 11:59 PM Central Description of Duties/Essential Functions Under general supervision, performs a variety of responsible clerical duties; serves as unit receptionist; responds to inquiries from callers and visitors in Spanish for individuals who speak Spanish but do not speak or understand English; receives, date stamps, and distributes office mail; reviews, updates, and submits for data entry material such as case jackets, trip sheets, withdrawals, and other documents; drafts weekly and monthly reports. Minimum Requirements Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of high school and one year of related office experience; requires ability to operate commonly used manual and automated office equipment and perform routine maintenance. Requires the ability to speak and write Spanish at a colloquial skill level. Work Hours & Location/Agency Contact Work Shift: 8:30 - 5:00 Location: Office of the General Counsel 69 W. Washington, 4th Floor Chicago, Illinois 60607 (Cook County) Agency Contact: Judy Beverly Bureau of Personnel and Administrative Services 2946 Old Rochester Road Springfield, Illinois 62703 217-557-5244 Office 217-782-8889 Fax How to Apply This position may require a current grade from Central Management Services (CMS), Division of Examining and Counseling, to be deemed qualified and available for employment consideration. For more information, please refer to the Work4Illinois website at Work.Illinois.Gov and select 'Application Procedures'. Additional information may also be obtained from the Agency Contact listed above or by contacting CMS, Division of Examining and Counseling at Work4Illinois@Illinois.gov or (217) 782-7100, (217) 785-3979 (TDD/TTY), (800) 526-0844 (TTY Only). Additional Documentation for Office Assistant: Option SS1 - Spanish Speaking/General These documents are in PDF format and can be viewed using . NOTE: Salary amounts shown are only to be used as a guide; actual salary will be determined at the time of hire based on current salary plans and/or collective bargaining agreements, if applicable. BENEFITS FOR STATE EMPLOYEES State of Illinois employees may be eligible for a variety of benefits associated with their employment. From a comprehensive health and dental insurance program, to vacation and sick leave days and a generous retirement plan, the State of Illinois offers a competitive benefits program for state employees. To learn more about the benefits of state employment, please explore the links below: Healthcare Benefits: The State offers its employees a comprehensive health and dental program along with a wide array of supplemental insurance programs. Illinois has long been committed to providing employees with the best possible insurance benefits at the greatest possible value. Retirement Benefits: In addition to health and dental insurance programs, state employees are offered a generous pension program with options that can be tailored to meet employees' needs. Workplace Benefits: State employees may also be eligible for other benefits such as holidays, annual leave and sick leave. Visit our Illinois Benefits website to see a more detailed summary of other benefits which are available to state employees. Note: The above benefits are available to most state employees with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary, part-time and student worker positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits. Agency State of Illinois Address Stratton Office Building Springfield, Illinois, 62706 Phone (217) 782-7100 Website