DOC Joliet Treatment Center Corrections Treatment Officer

divh2Corrections Treatment Officer/h2pWe continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome./ppThe State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Further, federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, interview for a job, or for any other activity related to the hiring process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to, making a change to the application process (if possible), providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under My Documents ? Additional Documents section for each application. Any questions on Reasonable Accommodations can be directed to Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io for further information and to request or discuss an accommodation./ppThe State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status), nor is the State able to provide extensions of optional practical training (OPT) under the STEM-designated degree program for F-1 students. To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicants wage or salary history. Employment decisions are not made based on an applicants wage or salary history. To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials./ppSupervises individuals in custody in accordance with agency rules and standards. Observes individuals in custody and reports behavior and reactions to other professional team members. Receives on-going training to develop new and updated skills and improve proficiency in carrying out specialized service delivery programs involving group or individual services to individuals in custody. Ensures individuals in custody have access to necessary and appropriate medical services. Maintains assigned area in a safe, clean, and orderly condition. Transports and supervises individuals in custody movement to and from destinations inside and/or outside the facility grounds including but not limited to, correctional centers, court and hospitals. Translates functions/procedures into Spanish for individuals who cannot speak or read English. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above./ppRequires successful completion of the Corrections Treatment Officer Training Program. Prefers working knowledge of behavioral problems and interventions required to foster appropriate behaviors. Prefers working knowledge of the nature and treatment of mental illness or developmental disability. Requires the physical ability to perform duties assigned. Requires a valid, appropriate drivers license and an ability to travel statewide. Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check. Requires the ability to pass a drug screen. Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer. Requires ability to carry a firearm. 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./ppThe conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description. Work hours vary. Headquarter location is 2848 McDonough St, Joliet, Illinois, 60436. Agency contact is View email address on click.appcast.io. Posting group is Social Services; Public Safety./ppThe Illinois Department of Corrections is a multicultural agency deeply committed to ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion. This commitment is at the forefront of our operations, hiring, policies and procedures, and training. We recognize the benefit of workplace empowerment, the importance of diversity and fully support an environment where ALL employees are treated fairly, respectfully, and have equal access to opportunities and resources necessary to thrive and contribute to the agencys success. IDOC genuinely values the differences of individuals in our custody and is committed to ensuring a healthy living environment where they feel valued, respected, and included. Through our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), we shall establish and uphold agency policies and practices conducive to eliminating all forms of exclusion including, but not limited to, racism, ageism, ableism, sexism, discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender, and religious oppression./ppThe Illinois Department of Corrections is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. As an IDOC employee, you are entitled to a robust benefits package that includes: Health, Life, Vision and Dental Insurance; 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave; Pension Plan - Vesting at 10 years for Tier II; Full 20-year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement; Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefits programs; Paid state holidays: 13 - 14 day annually; 3 paid Personal Business days annually; 12 paid Sick days annually (Sick days carry over year to year); 10 - 25 Paid Vacation days annually (10 days beginning at year 1 employment); Personal, Sick and Vacation rates modified for 12-hour work schedules (As applicable); Employee Assistance Program and/or Mental Health resources./p/div