Work Locations available:
Minimum $36K yearly (overtime eligible)
North Lawndale: 2839 W Fillmore St, Chicago, IL 60612
The shifts are 12 hours – 7 am 7 pm OR 7 pm to 7 am. There is no shift pick or preference. Typically you'll work night shift until you've earned seniority. You would have 4 days on, 3 days off each week
Crossroads: 3210 W Arthington St, Chicago, IL 60624
The shifts are 12 hours – either 7 am to 7 pm OR 7 am to 7 pm. There is no shift pick or preference. Typically you'll work night shift until you've earned seniority. You would have 4 days on, 3 days off each week.
General Summary:
The Correctional Residence Counselor (CRC-II), under direction of the Chief of Security, supervises and coordinates the activities of the assigned CRC-I staff ensuring proper security, sanitation and safety requirements are maintained in the Safer Foundation’s Adult Transition Centers.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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Performs the duties of shift supervisor at one of the all-male Adult Transition Centers
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Supervises CRC I security staff during assigned shift to ensure the safety and security needs of residents, staff and visitors
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Ensures assigned duties are carried out by center residents
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Pre-approves and submits time off requests for staff. Participates in the selection of CRC-I staff
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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.
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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.
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Coordinates transportation of residents to and from work locations, medical appointments and recreational activities; maintains accurate vehicle records and reports.
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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.
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Provides instruction to residents and subordinate staff on emergency procedures; advises supervisor of any emergency situations as they arise.
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Provide guidance to residents on personal grooming, public transportation, parole requirements and other areas as required.
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Take responsibility and accountability for the performance of coordinator duties by appropriate staff.
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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.
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Provide immediate notification to the supervisor on duty when there is a major incident in the facility, such as fighting or a medical emergency. The supervisor will confirm that the incident is reportable and which IDOC staff members should receive the report.
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Ensure that all reportable incidents are reported within one hour after occurrence.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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A minimum 3 years’ experience in corrections, security or similar work environment desired.
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One year of supervisory experience required.
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Ability to make effective decisions in stressful situations.
Education and Experience:
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A.A. in the Human Services field required.
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Bachelor’s Degree desired.
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Related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Licenses and or Certifications:
Safer Foundation is a drug-free workplace.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Minorities/Females/Veterans
www.saferfoundation.org
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