DOC Decatur CC Child Development Aide
Decatur, IL, US, 62526
Position Title: Child Development Aide
Job Requisition ID: 57429
Opening Date: 07/22/2026
Closing Date: 08/04/2026 11:59 p.m.
Agency: Department of Corrections
Class Title: CHILD DEVELOPMENT AIDE - 07184
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $4,582 monthly; Full Range $4,582-$6,135 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Macon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC028 Paraprofessional Human Services Employees, AFSCME
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 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.
While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Corrections must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.
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Position Overview
IDOC is looking to hire a Child Development Aide to assist Correctional Counselors in providing direct care services to residents and their babies participating in the pregnant mothers’ programs, infant programs, and Infant Development Center programs. They will assist with the coordination and delivery of pre-natal and post-natal programming, care for and protect babies to meet their individual needs and participate in the orientation of all incoming residents of the Moms and Babies program. In addition, they will assist in interviewing, screening, and training potential individual in custody Infant Development Center workers and assist in coordinating community healthcare services by reporting and recommending services to be provided. If you are detail oriented and can multi-task, this position is for you. We strongly encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
Essential Functions
- Assists Correctional Counselors in providing direct care services to residents and their babies participating in the pregnant mothers’ programs, infant programs, and Infant Development Center programs at Decatur Correctional Center.
- Assists the Family Services Administrator in the coordination and delivery of pre-natal and post-natal programming.
- Cares for and protects babies to meet their individual needs.
- Participates in the orientation of all incoming residents of the Moms and Babies program by explaining the nature and extent of services provided by the infant programs.
- Assists in interviewing, screening, and training potential individual in custody Infant Development Center workers by actively recruiting volunteers and training individual in custody workers and monitoring the delivery of services of workers.
- Assists in coordinating community healthcare services by reporting on activities and recommending types of services to be provided.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires any combination of education and experience which provides knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to either completion of two (2) years college AND one (1) year of experience OR three (3) years of experience working with culturally disadvantaged persons in a social service program.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefers at least one (1) year of work experience coordinating and facilitating programming.
- Prefers at least one (1) year of experience working with a culturally diverse population.
- Prefers at least one (1) year of work experience creating and maintaining reports.
- Prefers at least one (1) year of work experience maintaining and organizing confidential records.
- Prefers at least two (2) years of work experience providing direct care services to infants through the age of two (2).
- Prefers at least one (1) year of work experience supervising and/or training a group of individuals.
- Prefers at least one (1) year of work experience scheduling medical appointments.
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 position held, is prohibited.
- Required to utilize digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes in managing and supporting various digital enhancements for greater efficiency, productivity, and digital transformation efforts within the department.
- This position is considered medium work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(c)). Medium work involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
- Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.
- Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: See below
8am-4pm Mon-Fri, Sat/Sun off
Headquarter Location: Decatur Correctional Center 2310 E Mound Rd, Decatur, Illinois, 62526
Work County: Macon
Agency Contact: Nereyda Anaya
Email: Nereyda.Anaya@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Social Services
This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
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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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The Illinois Department of Corrections is a multicultural agency deeply committed to ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion. This commitment is at the forefront of our operations, hiring, policies and procedures, and training. We recognize the benefit of workplace empowerment, the importance of diversity and fully support an environment where ALL employees are treated fairly, respectfully, and have equal access to opportunities and resources necessary to thrive and contribute to the agency’s success. IDOC genuinely values the differences of individuals in our custody and is committed to ensuring a healthy living environment where they feel valued, respected, and included. Through our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), we shall establish and uphold agency policies and practices conducive to eliminating all forms of exclusion including, but not limited to, racism, ageism, ableism, sexism, discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender, and religious oppression. The IDOC team works to serve justice in Illinois and increase public safety by promoting positive change in behavior of individuals in custody, operating successful reentry programs, and reducing victimization. Employees enjoy excellent benefits, including health, vision, and dental insurance; retirement plan and deferred compensation; state holidays and other benefit time off; and pre-tax benefit programs. The department also offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities. The Illinois Department of Corrections is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
As a IDOC employee, you are entitled to a robust benefits package that includes:
- Flexible work schedules in some program areas (flexible time and hybrid options)
- Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
- 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
- Pension Plan – vesting at 10 years for Tier II
- Full 20-year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement
- Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefits programs
- Paid state holidays 13-14 days annually
- 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
- 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
- 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
- Personal, sick, and vacation rates modified for 12-hour work schedules. (As applicable.)
- Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
- For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
Nearest Major Market: Decatur