East Moline CC Correctional Counselor I - Unit

State of Illinois•East Moline, IL

36d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Counselor, you will be part of a diverse team who provides opportunities designed to assist individuals in 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. We invite you to 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 college with a bachelor's degree in behavioral or social sciences.
Qualifying state employees in the employee Upward Mobility Program, may complete combinations of specific proficiency tests and training programs leading to a certificate of proficiency in lieu of the stated requirements for this profession.
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.
Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.

Responsibilities

Assists in providing a regular interview routine for each assigned individual in custody seeing them no less than once every 60 days to address the needs of the individual in custody.
Conducts beginning level counseling sessions with individuals in custody providing assistance to each individual in custody in the development of a program plan in conjunction with staff completing the risk and needs assessments.
Prepares progress reports including required professional reports.
Participates on institutional committees or projects, i.e., assignment committee, adjustment committee, grievance committee and/or program team.
Communicates with the families and support systems of the individuals in custody relative to requests, adjustment, emergency furloughs, visitation, parole plans, and issues related to family members.
Receives on-the-job training relating to counseling principles and techniques for increased job responsibilities and job proficiency.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of those 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