DOC Administrative Directives Standards Administrator

State of Illinois•Springfield, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking to fill the position of manager for the Office of Administrative Directives and Standards. This position has statewide responsibility to develop, implement, and maintain the Department’s policies and procedures related to facility internal and external reviews. The position oversees all external accreditation activities, including the American Correctional Association (ACA). This includes scheduling accreditation activities, developing plans of action to meet any requirements for compliance in coordination with other administrative staff. In addition, this position coordinates and monitors the submission of annual reports and/or other data once accreditation is achieved.

Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years college
Requires four (4) years of administrative experience in public or business organization
Of the four (4) years of experience, two (2) years must be with the review (audit) process within a correctional facility

Nice To Haves

Prefers at least four (4) years of professional experience in correctional compliance practices, policies, procedures, and review practices
Prefers at least four (4) years of professional experience directly involved with correctional programs and operational functions of a correctional facility
Prefers at least three (3) years of professional experience providing training on core correctional practices within a correctional setting
Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience preparing clear, concise, and complete audit reports utilizing supporting documentation for noncompliant subject areas and recommendations for Administrative Staff
Prefers at least one year (1) of experience with nationally recognized associations with both implementing and conducting audits using established best practices within a correctional setting
Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience determining courses of action based on outcomes of research and findings from internal and external sources
Prefers at least two (2) years of experience interpreting and implementing policies
Prefers at least one (1) year of experience using and developing computer-generated spreadsheets, reports, slideshow presentations, and documents
Prefers extensive knowledge of the American Correctional Association’s accreditation and audit process
Prefers experience in selecting, training, and leading an auditing team in a correctional setting

Responsibilities

Directs, manages, reviews, and monitors the agency wide process of standard reviews to ensure compliance with American Correctional Association, Administrative Directives, and Department Rules and submits applications to the Accreditation Commission
Supervises staff
Directs all correctional facilities in the completion of the self-evaluation reports
Directs all arrangements for standards compliance reviews by the visiting committee
Coordinates the review and preparation of responses to the visiting committee report and helps develop reconsideration requests; monitors the corrections of deficiencies if accreditation is denied
In conjunction with the Director, Assistant Director, and Deputy Director(s) establishes policies and procedures consistent with correctional standards and accreditation requirements
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

Benefits

Health, vision, and dental insurance
Retirement plan and deferred compensation
State holidays and other benefit time off
Pre-tax benefit programs
Extensive training and career advancement opportunities
Flexible work schedules in some program areas (flexible time and hybrid options)
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