DOC Hill Correctional Casework Supervisor

Position Title: Correctional Casework Supervisor (Upward Mobility)

Job Requisition ID: 51315
Closing Date: 12/04/2025 11:59 p.m.
​Agency: Department of Corrections
Class Title: CORR CASEWORKER SUPV - 09655 
Skill Option: UMP Credential 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6,994/month; CBA Applies; Full Range: $6,994-$10,087/month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Knox
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: CU500 Supervisory Employees in Corrections and Juvenile Justice, AFSCME effective July 1, 2019
Merit Comp Code: 

 

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

 

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

 

While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended.  When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application.  Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility.  Please note that the Department of Corrections must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.

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Position Overview

The Correctional Casework Supervisor position would provide a great opportunity for someone that wants to utilize their clinical programming knowledge in a supervisory capacity.  The ability to impact clinical programming in a correctional setting in a positive way and ensuring individuals in custody are provided access to services while also enhancing and assisting in the development of the Correctional Counselor Staff.  This position provides the opportunity to be part of a clinical team that interacts with all correctional facility departments and spans many different responsibilities.  If interested in expanding your supervisory skills in the clinical programming area, this position is for you.  We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Essential Functions

• Supervises staff.
• Directs counselors by setting forth specific objectives to be achieved by the counselor.
• Monitors staff engaged in appropriate pre-release planning, pre-release procedures and processing.
• Coordinates the preparation of psychological and psychiatric referrals.
• Participates in standing committees such as Adjustment, Assignment, or Program Teams.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college supplemented by a master’s degree in behavioral or social sciences.
• Requires two (2) years of progressively responsible professional experience in corrections, behavioral, social sciences, or a related field.