CORRECTIONS LEISURE ACTIVITIES SPECIALIST I (UMP)

State of Illinois•Lincoln, IL

3d•$5,328 - $7,819•Onsite

About The Position

As a Corrections Leisure Activities Specialist I, you will be part of a diverse team who provides opportunities designed to enhance physical, intellectual, cultural, social, and emotional learning and growth. 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. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college with a bachelor’s degree in leisure studies, recreation, physical education, art education, fine arts, studio arts, graphics, color and design, therapeutic recreation music, theater or speech and communications.
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 the position held, is prohibited.
Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

Prefers working knowledge of the methods, techniques, and purposes of leisure activities.
Prefers elementary knowledge of leisure activities programs and skills development tailored to individual needs.
Prefers working knowledge of arts and crafts instruction.
Prefers elementary knowledge of corrections regulations, policies, and proper channels of communication as applied to the leisure time programming.
Prefers elementary knowledge of the attitudes, problems and behavior of individuals and groups in a correctional security setting.
Prefers ability to prepare pertinent records and reports.
Prefers ability to stimulate interest of institution residents in leisure time activities.
Prefers ability to carry out leisure activities and teach leisure skills.
Prefers ability to work effectively with individuals and groups.

Responsibilities

Assists in coordinating and implementing a variety of physical activity for all youth.
Assists in the planning, scheduling and implementing of non-athletic recreational programs, i.e., arts and crafts, music, and club activities.
Coordinates and implements an intramural program for designated sports.
Monitors volunteer activities.
Maintains required records and completes reports regarding recreational programs.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of those duties.