Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) is seeking a Public Service Administrator to serve in our Reentry Unit. This position would be an excellent fit for someone with leadership experience and a passion for continuing to grow and improve linkage and facilitation of transitional housing and re-entry opportunities for individuals releasing from IDOC Custody. If you have strong communication skills and are motivated to lead a team that works with the community and with IDOC facility staff to assist individuals transition from a correctional setting to community housing and supportive services, then this position will give you the opportunity to promote successful re-entry. All interested parties are encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

1. Plans, coordinates, and monitors the functions of District III, Programs and Support Services, Reentry Unit.
2. Establishes monthly reporting requirements and collects data on the services provided.
3. Serves as full-line supervisor.
4. Certifies that all contractual special programs are monitored for quality of services.
5. Verifies that the District III, Reentry Unit is meeting the objectives and is in compliance with the priorities established for the program.
6. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college with courses in social science, behavioral science, penology, law enforcement or a related field.
2. Requires prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in corrections or public administration.

Preferred Qualifications (In Order of Significance)

1. Prefers at least three (3) years of work experience within a criminal justice setting.
2. Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience implementing large scale initiatives and/or programs related to reentry services.
3. Prefers at least two (2) years of collaborative work with community service providers and/or assisting individuals with linkage to resources with a re-entry population.
4. Prefers at least two (2) years of case management experience with a focus on re-entry from a custodial setting to a community setting.
5. Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience with data collection and interpretation of data.
6. Prefers at least one (1) year of experience with contract monitoring.
7. Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience utilizing Microsoft Office or similar computer software.
8. Prefers at least one (1) year of professional experience participating as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Conditions of Employments

1. Requires the ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.
2. Requires the ability to carry and use a state issued laptop.
3. Requires the ability to carry and use a state issued cell phone.
4. Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
5. Requires ability to pass a drug screen. On January 1, 2020, the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act made it legal for residents over the age of 21 to produce, consume and sell cannabis in Illinois. Please note that although the law has changed, the Department will continue to enforce the Department’s zero tolerance Drug Testing policy. The use of unauthorized drugs, including cannabis, by an employee, regardless of the position held is prohibited.
6. Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.

About the Agency

The 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 agency’s 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.

The IDOC team works to serve justice in Illinois and increase public safety by promoting positive change in behavior of individuals in custody, operating successful reentry programs, and reducing victimization.

Employees enjoy excellent benefits, including health, vision, and dental insurance; retirement plan and deferred compensation; state holidays and other benefit time off; and pre-tax benefit programs. The department also offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities.

The Illinois Department of Corrections is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.