Correctional Officer jobs in Waukegan, IL

Description

ATTIC Correctional Services is currently recruiting for a part-time Correctional Client Assistant, to provide community-based services to persons with a history of sexual assualt,  following their release and transition back to their home community.

The Correctional Client Assistant is responsible for providing supervised checks at the residence, called randoms. Supervision services such as transportation to authorized activities and visits on an as-needed basis for our clients. Hours for this position vary, yet are 8-25 hours per a week. Saturday availability for services when needed.  

Duties include, but are not limited to:
•    Obtaining schedules and assignments of day-to-day tasks from the Scheduler.
•    Transporting clients to authorized activities.
•    Monitoring client attitude, appearance, and behavior.
•    Completing required log entries and apartment checklists each monitored check (random).
•    Monitoring the physical residence to ensure the health, safety, and security of the client(s),   
•    Ensuring that clients observe program rules, policies, and procedures.
•    Documenting and reporting client violations to direct supervisor and DHS in MS Word
•    Providing informal guidance to clients on daily living activities and independent living skills

Qualifications

Education & Work Experience 
•    High School Diploma or equivalent.
•    Experience and/or education relating to corrections, criminal justice, human services, psychology, sociology, security, social services, mental health, behavioral health, or law enforcement preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 
•    Access to his/her own vehicle for transporting client(s).
•    Valid driver’s license, excellent driving, and proof of insurance.
•    Ability to travel frequently.
•    Demonstrated understanding and sensitivity to interactions with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
•    Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
•    Ability to interact with staff, clients, and other parties in an effective manner while maintaining professional boundaries.
•    Strong decision-making abilities and self- motivated.
•    High level organizational, time management and planning skills.
•    Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
•    Demonstrated initiative and flexibility.
•    Experience enforcing rules, policies, and procedures.
•    Access to internet services daily
•    Proficiency in the use of automated computer systems and Microsoft Office, Word highly preferred
 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action

ATTIC Correctional Services, Inc. is in compliance with applicable state and federal statutes and regulations relating to nondiscrimination in employment and service delivery. No otherwise qualified person shall be excluded from employment, be denied the benefits of employment or otherwise be subject to discrimination in employment in any manner on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin or ancestry, disability or association with a person with a disability, arrest or conviction record, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy, political belief, or affiliation, military participation, or use or non use of lawful products off the employer’s premises during working hours. All employees are expected to support goals and programmatic activities relating to nondiscrimination in employment. No otherwise qualified applicant for service or service participant shall be excluded from participation, be denied benefits, or otherwise be subject to discrimination in any manner on the basis of race, color, national origin or ancestry, age, sex, disability or association with a person with a disability. Under the Food Stamp Act and USDA policy, discrimination is prohibited also on the basis of religion, political beliefs or affiliation. This policy covers eligibility for the access to service delivery, and treatment in all of our programs and activities.

As a Federal Contractor, ACS supports Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 which prohibits discrimination of qualified individuals with disabilities, and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 which prohibits discrimination of covered veterans; and requires affirmative action in all personnel practices for qualified individuals with disabilities and for covered veterans.