DOC Pinckneyville CC Cosmetologist
About The Position
The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking a Cosmetologist at Pinckneyville Correctional Center to provide hair care and hair removal services. The position coordinates the Facility Hair Care Shop, maintains sanitary conditions in accordance with current health standards, keeps records and reports on the progress of individuals in custody, and schedules their services. The employee may also perform other duties reasonably within the scope of these responsibilities. The position is full-time, hourly, and fully onsite. The work schedule is 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with Saturdays and Sundays off. The role is covered by a union contract. Work is performed in a correctional facility and involves providing services to individuals in custody.
Requirements
- Knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of high school.
- Possess and maintain an active, current Illinois Cosmetologist license issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
- Ability to lift and carry equipment and supplies.
- Ability to work under physically demanding conditions, including exposure to chemicals or standing for extended periods.
- Ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
- Ability to pass a drug screen; unauthorized drug use by employees is prohibited.
- Ability to use digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes to manage and support departmental digital enhancements.
- Abide by employer vaccine and/or other medical standards.
Nice To Haves
- At least three years of experience operating and maintaining hair care equipment and tools.
- At least one year of experience using modern methods and techniques in beauty and hair care.
- At least one year of experience performing hair care duties for residents of state facilities or individuals in custody who may have physical or intellectual impairments.
- At least one year of experience safeguarding hair care equipment and tools from others.
- At least one year of experience ordering supplies and managing inventory for a hair care shop.
- At least one year of experience scheduling own appointments and managing own schedule.
- At least one year of experience providing various hair care services to individuals in custody.
- At least one year of experience keeping records related to services performed.
Responsibilities
- Provide hair care and hair removal services.
- Coordinate operation of the Facility Hair Care Shop.
- Maintain the hair care shop in a sanitary condition and meet current health standards.
- Maintain records and make reports on the progress of individuals in custody.
- Schedule services for individuals in custody.
- Perform other duties reasonably within the scope of the listed responsibilities.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan and pension
- Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefit programs
- Paid state holidays
- Paid personal business days
- Paid sick days
- Paid vacation
- Paid maternity and paternity leave
- Employee assistance program and/or mental health resources
- Training and career advancement opportunities
- Flexible work schedules in some program areas, including flexible time and hybrid options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
