Staff Assistant at Sheridan (81650)

Full Time, Monday-Friday Day Shift, $24.84/hour

Centurion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive services to the Illinois Department of Corrections. We are currently seeking a Full Time Staff Assistant to join our team at the Sheridan Correctional Center in Sheridan, Illinois.

The Staff Assistant is responsible for performing administrative duties and supporting program and staff needs by fulfilling routine clerical, secretarial, and administrative functions such as drafting correspondence, scheduling appointments, organizing and maintaining paper and electronic files, creating spreadsheets, and providing information to callers for designated behavioral health units. This professional works extensively with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Access.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required
• Minimum of one (1) year of secretarial or office experience required
• Must have experience with medical terminology
• Good communication and organizational skills, professional phone etiquette and accurate typing skills
• Demonstrated computer proficiency in Microsoft Office required
• Working knowledge of spreadsheets and database programs preferred
• Must be appropriately and actively certified in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Ability to obtain a security clearance, to include drug screen and criminal background check