Corrections Leisure Activities Specialist I (Ump)
Corrections Leisure Activities Specialist I (Ump)
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Job Description
Job Requisition ID:47299
Opening Date:05/19/2025
Closing Date: 06/02/2025
Agency:Department of Juvenile Justice
Class Title:CORR LEISURE ACTIVITIES SPEC I 09811
Skill Option:UMP Credential
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated starting salary is $4952/mo (step 1b) CBA Applies; Full Range $/month
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Logan
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:RC062
Merit Comp Code:
This position is a union position; therefore provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail fax hand delivery) will not be considered.
Why Work for Illinois
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion equity and dedication that define our state. Whether youre helping to improve schools protect our natural resources or support families in need youre part of something biggersomething that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career youre looking for we offer jobs that fit your life and your scheduleflexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our toptier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Position Overview:
As a Corrections Leisure Activities Specialist I you will be part of a diverse team who provides opportunities designed to enhance physical intellectual cultural social and emotional learning and growth. 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 others lives and truly impact change. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
Essential Functions:
- Assists in coordinating and implementing a variety of physical activity for all youth.
- Assists in the planning scheduling and implementing of nonathletic recreational programs i.e. arts and crafts music and club activities.
- Coordinates and implements an intramural program for designated sports.
- Monitors volunteer activities.
- Maintains required records and completes reports regarding recreational programs.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of those duties.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Requires knowledge skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years with a bachelors degree in leisure studies recreation physical education art education fine arts studio arts graphics color and design therapeutic recreation music theater or speech and communications.
*This title is included as an Upward Mobility Program credential title.
Preferred Qualifications (In Order of Significance):
- Prefers working knowledge of the methods techniques and purposes of leisure activities.
- Prefers elementary knowledge of leisure activities programs and skills development tailored to individual needs.
- Prefers working knowledge of arts and crafts instruction.
- Prefers elementary knowledge of corrections regulations policies and proper channels of communication as applied to the leisure time programming.
- Prefers elementary knowledge of the attitudes problems and behavior of individuals and groups in a correctional security setting.
- Prefers ability to prepare pertinent records and reports.
- Prefers ability to stimulate interest of institution residents in leisure time activities.
- Prefers ability to carry out leisure activities and teach leisure skills.
- Prefers ability to work effectively with individuals and groups.
Conditions of Employment:
- Requires 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 the position held is prohibited.
- Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties with overnight stays as appropriate.
The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
About the Agency:
The mission of the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice (IDJJ) is to build youth skills and strengthen families by promoting community safety and positive youth outcomes. Over 900 staff members from across various departmentssecurity programming education mental health and morecollaborate with the understanding that youth are physically emotionally and cognitively different from adults. The department provides extensive services to young people through a developmental treatmentfocused model of care that builds youth resiliency engages families and promotes community safety at the five youth facilities it operates across the state. IDJJ serves and houses approximately 150 youth and is responsible for approximately 500 youth on Aftercare in various Illinois communities.
Work Hours:Shift #1: TueThr 10a6p Fri 11a7p Sat 8a4p: Shift #2 Sun 8a4p Mon 11a7p TueThr 10a6p
Work Location:861 S State St Lincoln IL
Agency Contact:IDJJ Human Resources Department
Email:
Posting Group:Public Safety; Arts Design & Cultural; Social Services
This title is within the Upward Mobility Program (UMP). General Program information can be found by clicking on the Upward Mobility Program link or for specific title information at UMP Titles. To utilize upward mobility contractual rights for this position employees must apply internally and must upload a copy of the UMP grade notice to their application documents prior to submission. UMP grades can be uploaded to the Additional Documents OR Grade Documentation section of the application.
This position DOES NOT contain Specialized Skills (as that term is used in CBAs).
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Use the Apply button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
If you are not already signed in you will be prompted to do so.
State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees a link is available at the top left of in the blue ribbon.
NonState employees should log in on the using the View Profile link in the top right of in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in you will be prompted to create an account.
If you have questions about how to apply please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to thecareer portalfor State employees and review theInternal Candidate Application Job Aid
NonState employees: click Application Procedures in the footer of every page of the website.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your junk mail spam or other folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
