DOC Peoria Adult Transition Center Operations Unit Corrections Residence Counselor I- Spanish Speaki

Agency: Department of Corrections
Position Title: Corrections Residence Counselor I, Opt. Spanish Speaking

Class Title: CORRECTIONS RESIDENCE COUNSELORI - 09837 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: Spanish 
Closing Date/Time: 10/23/2024 11:59 p.m.
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $5,211/month; CBA Applies; Full Range: $5,211 - $7,284/month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Peoria
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC006

 

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.

 

Posting Identification Number  42048 

 

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.

Position Overview

As a Corrections Residence Counselor I, you will be part of a diverse team who provides opportunities designed to assist individuals in custody in obtaining gainful employment and making a successful transition from a corrections environment to the community. 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. The ideal candidate should be able to work collaboratively with community stakeholders, able to assist with critical linkage support for residents, and willing to implement best-practices in work release. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply and come make a difference in other’s lives and truly impact change.

Essential Functions

• Performs security, safety, and sanitation functions and provides guidance and direction to residents.
• Performs coordinator duties assigned to the areas of programs and operations including vehicle coordinator, key control coordinator, resident property control coordinator, resident medication coordinator, work assignment board coordinator, and linen coordinator.
• Documents residents’ rule infractions on residents.
• Provides transportation services for residents to and from approved community activity when center transportation is necessary.
• Counsels residents in orientation status and assists in their learning about center program expectations including assignment, meals, transportation, and the center’s house rules/procedures.
• Translates functions/procedures into Spanish for individuals who cannot speak or read English.
• Distributes resident mail and other correspondence as appropriate.
• 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 high school.
• Requires two (2) years of meaningful experience which would require development or establishing rapport on a personal basis.
• Requires the ability to speak and write Spanish, at the colloquial skill level.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers at least one (1) year of work experience in a correctional, law enforcement, residential, human services setting, or similar field.
• Prefers at least one (1) year of experience working with diverse and/or multicultural individuals.
• Prefers at least one (1) year of experience providing assistance to individuals in Federal, State, or local government or community organization, hospital, or school.
• Prefers at least one (1) year of experience assisting individuals with