Title:         Correctional Residential Counselor II (CRC-II)
Program:  Community Corrections 
Location:  North Lawndale Adult Transition Center, Chicago, IL

To apply, please click here: https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=11141441

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The Correctional Case Manager is responsible for providing effective comprehensive services and individual interventions to each of the residents on his/her assigned caseload.  He/she is also part of team that provides group services and interventions.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Performs the duties of shift supervisor at one of the all-male Adult Transition Centers
• Supervises CRC I security staff during assigned shift to ensure the safety and security needs of residents, staff and visitors 
• Ensures assigned duties are carried out by center residents
• Supervises the activities of staff on an assigned shift; assigns duties, provides coaching and development and schedules work loads
• Pre-approves and submits time off requests for staff. Participates in the selection of CRC I staff
• Ensures that proper security, sanitation and safety requirements are met; maintains surveillance of residents; supervises resident counts, searches for contraband, and the distribution of medication.
• Participates in the orientation of all new facility residents; ensures that residents have been advised of and adhere to rules and regulations of the facility.
• Coordinates transportation of residents to and from work locations, medical appointments and recreational activities; maintains accurate vehicle records and reports.
• Reviews reports prepared by assigned staff such as resident count sheets, medication logs and sign out sheets; prepares and maintains records and reports of any unusual resident activities.
• Provides instruction to residents and subordinate staff on emergency procedures; advises supervisor of any emergency situations as they arise.
• Provide guidance to residents on personal grooming, public transportation, parole requirements and other areas as required.
• Take responsibility and accountability for the performance of coordinator duties by appropriate staff.
• Immediately notify supervisor anytime a resident test negative for drugs or alcohol or if drugs or alcohol are found in the facility. Send an incident report within one hour of a reportable incident to the IDOC team and local Safer staff.
• Provide immediate notification to the supervisor on duty when there is a major incident in the facility, such as, fighting or medical emergency. The supervisor will confirm that the incident is reportable and which IDOC staff members should receive the report.
• Ensure that all reportable incidents are reported within one hour after occurrence.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum 3 years experience in corrections, security or similar work environment desired.
• One year of supervisory experience required.
• Ability to make effective decisions in stressful situations.

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND:

• A.A. in the Human Services field required.  
• Bachelors Degree desired.   
• Related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

 

Safer Foundation is a drug-free workplace.
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