at Department of Corrections in Joliet, Illinois, United States
Job Description
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.
- 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.
- This class is included as an Upward Mobility Program credential title.
- Prefers at least three (3) years professional experience providing counseling services to individuals in a custody setting.
- Prefers at least three (3) years of professional experience participating as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience documenting progress of individuals in relation to case/treatment plans.
- Prefers at least (2) years of professional experience in connecting people to community-based resources in preparation of community reintegration.
- Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience utilizing computer programs in relation to counseling/or human development services.
- Prefers at least one (1) year of professional experience delivering clinical programming in a group setting.
- Requires the ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
- Requires the ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs, regardless of the position held, is prohibited.
- Required to utilize digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes in managing and supporting various digital enhancements for greater efficiency, productivity, and digital transformation efforts within the department.
- Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.Â
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
