DOC Robinson CORRECTIONS ASSESSMENT SPECIALIST

Position Title :  Corrections Assessment Specialist (Upward Mobility)

Agency :  Department of Corrections - Robinson Correctional Center
Closing Date/Time: 11:59 pm,  06/25/2024 
Salary:   Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/24) $6,272 a month; Full Range $6,272 - $9,069 a month  
Job Type:   Salaried 
County:   Crawford  
Number of Vacancies:   1  
Plan/BU:   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  38259

 

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

Job Responsibilities

1. Conducts motivational interviews with assigned individuals in custody to complete comprehensive risk, assets, and needs assessments.-
2. Evaluates the provision of designated programs to the individual in custody population.
3. Completes 30-day follow-up Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) assessment for Individuals in custody.
4. Prepares complex written and/or oral reports for review by other professional and administrative staff.
5. Attends staff training required by the Department.
6. Participates in crisis intervention to resolve immediate or urgent individual in custody concerns and makes referrals to a qualified mental health professional.
7. Develops and implements new program initiatives including, but not limited to: evidence-based programming, cognitive behavioral programming, and re-entry programming.
8. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Requires possession of a master’s degree from an accredited college or university evidencing completion of a program major of social work, psychology, or a directly related field.
2. Requires one (1) year of professional direct-client casework experience, preferably in a correctional setting, that includes conducting risk and needs assessments, and, performing one (1) of the following functions: client intake interviews, assessments, or other evaluative processes; professional individual or group counseling; or providing reentry services to individuals transitioning from incarceration into the community.

 

This title is included as an Upward Mobility Program Credential title.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Prefers at least three (3) years of professional experience using motivational interview techniques.
2. Prefers at least three (3) years of professional experience in case planning.
3. Prefers at least three (3) years of experience conducting risk and needs assessments.
4. Prefers at least one (1) year of professional experience evaluating evidence-based programs.
5. Prefers at least one (1) year work experience in a correctional, law enforcement, residential, human services set