DOC Reentry District 4 & 5 Supervisor

State of Illinois•Marion, IL

7d•$9,000 - $10,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) is seeking a Public Service Administrator to serve in our Reentry Unit. This position would be an excellent fit for someone with leadership experience and a passion for continuing to grow and improve linkage and facilitation of transitional housing and re-entry opportunities for individuals releasing from IDOC Custody. If you have strong communication skills and are motivated to lead a team that works with the community and with IDOC facility staff to assist individuals transition from a correctional setting to community housing and supportive services, then this position will give you the opportunity to promote successful re-entry. All interested parties are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college with courses in social science, behavioral science, penology, law enforcement or a related field.
Requires prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in corrections or public administration.
Requires the ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
Requires appropriate, valid driver's license.
Requires the ability to carry and use a state issued laptop.
Requires the ability to carry and use a state issued cell phone.
Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
Requires ability to pass a drug screen.
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.

Nice To Haves

Prefers at least four (4) years of work experience within a criminal justice setting.
Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience implementing large scale initiatives and/or programs related to reentry services.
Prefers at least two (2) years of collaborative work with community service providers and/or assisting individuals with linkage to resources with a re-entry population.
Prefers at least two (2) years of case management experience with a focus on re-entry from a custodial setting to a community setting.
Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience with data collection and interpretation of data.
Prefers at least one (1) year of experience with contract monitoring.
Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience utilizing Microsoft Office or similar computer software.
Prefers at least one (1) year of professional experience participating as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

Plans, coordinates, and monitors the functions of District IV & V, Programs and Support Services, Reentry Unit.
Establishes monthly reporting requirements and collects data on the services provided.
Serves as full-line supervisor.
Certifies that all contractual special programs are monitored for quality of services.
Verifies that the District IV & V, Reentry Unit is meeting the objectives and is in compliance with the priorities established for the program.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Benefits

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