at Department of Corrections in Ina, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Position Overview
As a Programs Counselor, you will be part of a diverse team who provides opportunities designed to assist individuals in custody 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. We invite you to come make a difference in other’s lives and truly impact change.
Essential Functions- As a Program Counselor, assists in conducting program facilitation of department approved programs to individuals in custody.
- Provides input into case planning reviews with individuals in custody to determine appropriate programming assignments.
- Receives on the job training to complete data reporting duties utilizing the case management and O360 systems.
- Assists in conducting crisis intervention counseling.
- Participates in staff training opportunities to enhance professional development.
- 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 with a bachelor’s degree in behavioral or social sciences.
- Qualifying state employees in the employee Upward Mobility Program, may complete combinations of specific proficiency tests and training programs leading to a certificate of proficiency in lieu of the stated requirements for this profession.
- Prefers at least one (1) year professional experience providing counseling programs to individuals in custody based on client need.
- Prefers at least one (1) year professional experience providing counseling services to individuals in a custody setting.
- Prefers at least one (1) year of professional experience participating as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Prefers at least one (1) year professional experience documenting progress of individual in relation to case/treatment plans.
- Prefers intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Excel, or similar software.
- Requires written and spoken knowledge of the English language.
- Requires the ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
- Requires ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of 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.
