DOC Logan Clinical Services Unit Corrections Assessment Specialist

As an IDOC employee, you are entitled to a robust benefits package that includes:
· 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
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Agency: Department of Corrections - Logan Correctional Center
Position Title: Corrections Assessment Specialist Opt. SS (Upward Mobility)(Spanish Speaking)

Closing Date/Time: 10/23/2024, 11:59 p.m.
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6,272 a month; Full Range $6,272 - $9,179 a month. 
Job Type: Salaried 
Category: Full Time 
County: Logan 
Number of Vacancies: 1 
Bargaining Unit: RC063

 

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, title 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.

 

Posting Identification Number 41464

 

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking forward thinking staff who are focused on improving reintegration into society outcomes of individuals in custody.  If you are committed to improving outcomes of individuals in custody, please join us at the Illinois Department of Corrections.  As a Corrections Assessment Specialist you will be at the forefront of change within the department. You will have the opportunity to conduct risk assessments, that help the department better understand risk, needs, and responsivity of individuals in custody.  The risk assessments will help guide an individual in custody’s programming and help the individual develop a workable priority driven case plan. We invite all qualified individuals to apply.

Essential Functions

• Conducts motivational interviews with assigned individuals in custody to complete comprehensive risk, assets, and needs assessments.
• Evaluates the provision of designated programs to the individual in custody population.
• Translates functions/procedures into Spanish for individuals who cannot speak or read English.
• Completes 30-day follow-up Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) assessment for Individuals in custody.
• Develops and implements new program initiatives including, but not limited to evidence-based programming, cognitive behavioral programming, and re-entry programming.
• Attends staff training required by the Department.
• Prepares complex written and/or oral reports for review by other professional and administrative staff.
• Participates in crisis intervention to resolve imm