DOC Western CC Corrections Leisure Activity Specialist I

Position Title: Corrections Leisure Activities Specialist (Upward Mobility)

Job Requisition ID: 43675 
 Closing Date/Time: 12/30/2024​
Agency: 11:59 p.m. Department of Corrections
Class Title: CORR LEISURE ACTIVITIES SPEC I - 09811 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None 
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $5,164/month; CBA Applies; Full Range: $5,164 - $7,268/month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Brown
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC062

 

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.

 

 

Posting Identification Number 43675

 

 

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No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

 

 

Position Overview

As a Corrections Leisure Activities Specialist I, you will be part of a diverse team who provides opportunities designed to enhance physical, intellectual, cultural, social, and emotional learning and growth. 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.  We invite you to come make a difference in other’s lives and truly impact change. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply. 

Essential Functions

• Provides instruction and supervision in skills and techniques to enhance opportunities for physical, intellectual, cultural, social, and emotional learning and growth for individuals in custody through engagement in a wide variety of leisure programs including but not limited sports, exercise, art, reading, and music.
• Coaches and supervises teams of individuals in custody in leisure activities.
• Assists in the planning, coordinating, and scheduling of events.
• Monitors the safety, security, and sanitation of all equipment utilized in leisure time services.
• Monitors volunteers and individual in custody workers assigned to the leisure time services area.
• Maintains tool and key control.
• 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, with a Bachelor's degree in leisure studies, recreation, physical education, art education, fine arts, studio