DOC Peoria ATC Corrections Residence Counselor I

Illinois Department of Corrections; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking a Corrections Residence Counselor I to perform security, safety, and sanitation functions and to guide residents. You will coordinate program and operations tasks, document rule infractions, and provide transportation and mail distribution as needed.

This role emphasizes counseling residents about center program expectations and working with staff to ensure policies are followed.

Qualifications

• Requires completion of four years of high school.
• Requires two years of meaningful experience building rapport on a personal basis.

Responsibilities

• Performs security, safety, and sanitation functions and provides guidance and direction to residents.
• Performs coordinator duties in programs and operations.
• Documents residents' rule infractions.
• Provides transportation services for residents to and from approved community activities when transportation is necessary.
• Distributes resident mail and other correspondence as appropriate.
• Performs other duties within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Skills

Rapport building

Communication

Team collaboration

Conflict resolution

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Department computer programs

Job description

Position Overview

As a Corrections Residence Counselor I, you will perform security, safety, and sanitation functions and provide guidance and direction to residents. In addition, this position will perform coordinator duties assigned to the areas of programs and operations, document residents' rule infractions, provide transportation services for residents, counsel residents in orientation status in learning about center program expectations, and distribute resident mail and other correspondence. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Essential Functions

• Performs security, safety, and sanitation functions and provides guidance and direction to residents.
• Performs coordinator duties assigned to the areas of programs and operations.
• Documents residents' rule infractions on residents.
• Provides transportation services for residents to and from approved community activity when center transportation is necessary
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 basic proficiency utilizing department computer programs or similar computer programs.

Conditions of Employment

• 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 inmanaging 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.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

The Illinois Department of Corrections is a multicultural agency deeply committed to ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion. This commitment is at the forefront of our operations, hiring, policies and procedures, and training. We recognize the benefit of workplace empowerment, the importance of diversity and fully support an environment where ALL employees are treated fairly, respectfully, and have equal access to opportunities and resources necessary to thrive and contribute to the agency’s success. IDOC genuinely values the differences of individuals in our custody and is committed to ensuring a healthy living environment where they feel valued, respected, and included. Through our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), we shall establish and uphold agency policies and practices conducive to eliminating all forms of exclusion including, but not limited to, racism, ageism, ableism, sexism, discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender, and religious oppression. The IDOC team works to serve justice in Illinois and increase public safety by promoting positive change in behavior of individuals in custody, operating successful reentry programs, and reducing victimization. Employees enjoy excellent benefits, including health, vision, and dental insurance; retirement plan and deferred compensation; state holidays and other benefit time off; and pre-tax benefit programs. The department also offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities. The Illinois Department of Corrections is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.