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CORRECTIONS LEISURE ACTIVITIES SPECIALIST I (UPWARD MOBILITY)

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Date:  Mar 14, 2025
Location: 

Chicago, IL, US, 60612

Job Requisition ID:  44849

Job Requisition ID: 44849 

Opening Date/Time:  3/17/2025 12:00am
Closing Date/Time: 03/28/2025 11:59pm​
Agency: Department of Juvenile Justice
Class Title: CORR LEISURE ACTIVITIES SPEC I - 09811 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None 
Salary: Anticipated starting salary is $4,952/mo (step 1b) CBA Applies; Full Range $4,952-6952/month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 2
Plan/BU: RC062

 

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 illinois.jobs2web.com 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.

 

Posting Identification Number 44849

Corrections Leisure Activities Specialist I (UMP)

 

 

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 you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

 

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible 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 top-tier 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 other’s lives and truly impact change. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply. 

Essential Functions

  • Provides instruction in skills and techniques, and supervision for youths engaged in leisure activities.
  • Provides direct supervision to youth participating in activities and youth workers.
  • Provides recreational programming for special units including i.e. Confinement, and Medical,
    tailoring the activities to meet the security, medical or special needs of the youth assigned.
  • Plans activities in conjunction with the facility schedule.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years with a Bachelor’s 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.

Conditions of Employment

  • Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
  • Requires ability to pass a drug screen. 

 

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 departments—security, programming, education, mental health, and more—collaborate with the understanding that youth are physically, emotionally, and cognitively different from adults. The department provides extensive services to young people through a developmental, treatment-focused 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: Vacancy 1: Mon/Wed/Sat/Sun 10am-6pm, Tues 11am-7pm Thur/Fri off; Vacancy 2: Mon/Tue off, Wed/Thur/Sun 10am-6pm, Fri 11-7pm, Sat 9-5pm
Work Location: Chicago - 100 N Western Ave 
Agency Contact: IDJJ Human Resources Department
Email: DJJ.HumanResources@Illinois.gov
Posting Group: Public Safety; Education

 

This title is within the Upward Mobility Program.  General Program information can be found by clicking on the Upward Mobility Program link or for specific title information at UMP Title Descriptions. There are three categories of UMP titles: 1) certificate titles which require passing a written proficiency exam; 2) credential titles which require the possession of a specified college degree and/or licensure; and 3) dual titles for which a certificate may be earned by following either the certificate or credential pathway.

 

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.

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Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage 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 the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

 

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