Background Check Specialist
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Office Specialist - Option 2 (Keyboarding) Upward Mobility Program

DCFS is deeply committed to the welfare and protection of children. Our goal is to protect children by strengthening and supporting families. In every effort, from receiving hotline calls to reaching family reunification or foster care and adoption, children and families are our focus.

Job Requisition ID: 48496

Closing Date: 08/18/2025

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and energetic individual to serve as Background Check Specialist. Under general direction, this position will provide input into regulating, monitoring, and controlling the Departments Background Check Unit, serving as liaison between the licensing workers and employers in facilities licensed by the Department. The position will develop and provide comprehensive complex database reports, utilizing extensive knowledge and understanding of multiple software programs. The position will also receive and evaluate Child Abuse and Neglect Tracking System results and criminal history rep sheets to determine what information is appropriate to be sent to licensing workers/employers for review and recommendation.

This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is detail oriented and interested in playing a supporting role in the Departments licensing operations. DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program.

Essential Functions

• Serves as Background Check Specialist
• Prepares and keyboards documents which impact program policies and procedures, as well as confidential documents related to the performance of unit personnel
• Develops and provides comprehensive complex database reports, utilizing extensive knowledge and understanding of multiple software programs, which include highly confidential data for distribution to licensing workers/employers
• Receives and evaluates CANTS documents/criminal history rap sheets to determine what information is appropriate to be sent

The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent organizational skills and strong communication skills.

We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of the children and families of Illinois.

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. It is highly recommended that you upload college transcripts and resume.