Position Objective:

The Administrative Assistant is responsible for office communications, greeting the public, and performing various secretarial tasks related to Child and Family Connections and the Local Interagency Council. This position is entirely grant-funded through the Illinois Department of Human Services, renewed annually, and is subject to any related changes.

Job Functions:

• Assists with secretarial support for Child and Family Connections, Local Interagency Councils, and related Committees.
• Provides first-line customer service to internal and external customers.
• Responsible for answering and screening telephone calls, taking messages, and relaying information to all CFC staff and other pertinent agency personnel.
• Assists with accurate collection and timely entry, updates/corrections, transmission, storage, retrieval, and documentation of receipt of CFC and CBO data, including referral information.
• Assists as CFC All Kids Agent.

Marginal Responsibilities:

• Sorts incoming mail and files all required reports.
• Provides all office functions, including Cornerstone activities, in the absence of the Office Coordinator.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Minimum of two years of secretarial/office coordination experience.
• Working knowledge of personal computers and software (MS Office Suite and Cornerstone System).
• Various clerical skills including, but not limited to, accurate typing.

Competency Requirements

• Maintain confidential information to safeguard clients and families.
• Responsible for keeping resources and client files in order.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Must have visual ability sufficient to read and complete written correspondence, reports, etc., and computer screen information.
• Frequent use of hands to grasp, handle, or feel.
• Regular standing, walking, sitting, and reaching.
• Occasionally lift and/or carry up to twenty-five (25) pounds.

Work Environment

• Primarily operates in an office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, and temperature.
• Routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Easterseals Central Illinois Compensation and Benefits

The compensation for this position is an hourly rate of $15.00. Easterseals Central Illinois offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being and development of our team members:

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Vacation, Sick, and Personal time
  • Paid Holidays
• Comprehensive Group Health Insurance
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care
  • Long-Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Coverage
  • Life Insurance: Both Employer Paid and Employee Paid options available
• 401(K) with employer match
• Easterseals qualifies for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness program

All benefits are subject to eligibility, terms, and plan guidelines.

Easterseals Central Illinois is an equal-opportunity employer. Easterseals does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Easterseals is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, call 309.686.1177.