DOC Peoria ATC Corrections Residence Counselor I

State of Illinois•Peoria, IL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Corrections Residence Counselor I, you will be part of a diverse team who provides opportunities designed to assist individuals in custody in obtaining gainful employment and making a successful transition from a corrections environment to the community. These opportunities not only help individuals to develop and enhance their skillsets, but they also better equip them to be a productive member of society. The ideal candidate should be able to work collaboratively with community stakeholders, able to assist with critical linkage support for residents, and willing to implement best-practices in work release. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply and come make a difference in other’s lives and truly impact change.

Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of high school.
Requires two (2) years of meaningful experience which would require development or establishing rapport on a personal basis.
Requires written and spoken knowledge of the English language.
Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
Requires ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of position held, is prohibited.
Required to utilize digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes in managing and supporting various digital enhancements for greater efficiency, productivity, and digital transformation efforts within the department.
Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.
Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.

Nice To Haves

Prefers at least one (1) year work experience in a correctional, law enforcement, residential, human services setting, or similar field.
Prefers at least one (1) year experience working with diverse and/or multicultural individuals.
Prefers at least one (1) year experience providing assistance to individuals in Federal, State, Local government or community organization, hospital, or school.
Prefers at least one (1) year experience assisting individuals with fulfilling reasonable request or assisting with daily tasks.
Prefers at least one (1) year experience ensuring rules, policies, and regulations are adhered to.
Prefers at least one (1) year experience working in a team setting.
Prefers at least one (1) year experience collaborating with other professionals, individual family members and/or general public to assist individuals in custody or residents.
Prefers at least one (1) year working experience with conflict resolution.
Prefers at least one (1) year of professional experience utilizing departmental or equivalent computer systems.

Responsibilities

Performs security, safety, and sanitation functions and provides guidance and direction to residents.
Performs coordinator duties assigned to the areas of programs and operations including vehicle coordinator, key control coordinator, resident property control coordinator, resident medication coordinator, work assignment board coordinator, tool coordinator, safety and sanitation coordinator, key control coordinator, and linen coordinator.
Documents residents' rule infractions on residents.
Provides transportation services for residents to and from approved community activity when center transportation is necessary.
Counsels residents in orientation status in learning about center program expectations including assignments, meals, transportation, and the center's house rules/procedures.
Distributes resident mail and other correspondence as appropriate.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Benefits

Flexible work schedules in some program areas (flexible time and hybrid options)
Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
Pension Plan – vesting at 10 years for Tier II
Full 20-year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement
Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefits programs
Paid state holidays 13-14 days annually
3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
Personal, sick, and vacation rates modified for 12-hour work schedules. (As applicable.)
Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources