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Location:

Chicago, IL, US, 60616

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OFFICE SPECIALIST - CAPU - Chicago

**UPWARD MOBILITY**

Title:Office Specialist

Agency:Department of Children and Family Services\ Closing Date/Time:02/21/2025\ Salary:\$4246-\$5701 monthly. Anticipated starting salary \$4246 monthly.\ Job Type:Salaried\ 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.

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Agency Statement & Essential Functions

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.

• Evaluates, resolves, and reconciles case assignment discrepancies credited to private agency foster case contracts.
• Provides data compilation and/or entry for case searches, case or provider status/history, and special projects as requested by the Deputy Director, Associate Deputy Director, Division Business Manager, or other appropriate staff; mediates payment issues between the Department and private agencies.
• Provides guidance and technical assistance in overall data entry support to Divisional staff as well as Purchase of Service staff, to include instruction on rules and procedures regarding payment systems, case opening and case closing, procedures and utilization of DCFS mainframe database functions and computer software.
• Maintains responsibility for more difficult assignment determinations, research, and investigative work and problem solving.
• Researchesprior home segments to determine if additional emergency placement is allowed, extended, or if it must revert back to a regular board payment rate.
• Serves as primary contact for agency downsizing and closings.
• Monitors and maintains data for Case Management Monthly Travel Report.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.