DOC JOLIET TREATMENT CENTER CONFIDENTIAL ASSISTANT TO THE WARDEN
Joliet, IL, US, 60436
Job Requisition ID: 42366
Closing Date/Time: 11/22/2024
Agency: Department of Corrections
Class Title: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II - 00502
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary is $6,468 a month: Anticipated Range is $6,468 - $7,231 a month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Will
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: Supervisory Exclusion 028
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Posting Identification Number 42366
Why Work for Illinois?
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define ourstate. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’repart of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home. No matterwhat state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide thegold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers andrealize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding careerand lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Position Overview
Are you up for the challenge? Joliet Treatment Center is looking for an energetic candidate to serve as the Confidential Assistant to the Warden. This position performs highly confidential, sensitive administrative tasks, while overseeing the facility personnel office. In addition, the successful candidate serves as the facility Employee Review Board Hearing Officer. The ideal candidate should be a self-motivated, organized individual with strong interpersonal communication skills with the ability to maintain strict confidentiality with a variety of issues which impact the agency’s operations and programs. Experience in a corrections like atmosphere is beneficial. We look forward to you being an integral part of the Administrative Team, working with staff at the institution level as well as staff at the Department of Corrections. We encourage all applicants to apply.
Essential Functions
- Serves as Employee Review Hearing Officer.
- Serves as confidential assistant performing duties which are confidential, sensitive and controversial in nature and which have a direct impact on the creditability of agency operations and programs.
- Serves as Labor Relations Coordinator and liaison, making sensitive and controversial recommendations relating to labor relations issues.
- Serves as full line supervisor.
- Serves as Public Information Officer for Joliet Treatment Center.
- Assists with American Correctional Association (ACA) accreditation.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college, preferably with courses in public or business administration.
- Requires two (2) years of professional experience in a public or private organization.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefers at least one (1) year of implementing an employee discipline process at a public or private organization.
- Prefers at least one (1) year of working experience in a correctional setting.
- Prefers at least two (2) years of experience implementing personnel and labor relations policies and practices.
- Prefers at least one (1) year of professional experience communicating and interacting with management, representatives of government, private industry, and the public.
- Prefers at least one (1) year of experience of working with and maintaining confidential information.
- Prefers at least one (1) year of experience scheduling appointments and meetings.
- Prefers at least one (1) year of professional experience working with databases, spreadsheets, and word processing software.
- Prefers at least one (1) year of professional experience researching and gathering information to respond to letters, phone calls, and inquiries from the public, public or private entities, and the media.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires ability to work overtime.
- 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.
- Requires incumbent to become a Notary within the first four (4) months of being placed in the position and requires incumbent to maintain active Notary status once it’s obtained.
The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm,
Work Location: 2848 McDonough St, Joliet, Illinois, 60436
Agency Contact: julie.a.anderson@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Office & Administrative Support
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:
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- systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
The Illinois Department of Corrections is a multicultural agency deeply committed to ensuring diversity, equity, andinclusion. 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 resourcesnecessary to thrive and contribute to the agency’s success. IDOC genuinely values the differences of individuals inour custody and is committed to ensuring a healthy living environment where they feel valued, respected, andincluded. Through our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), we shall establish and uphold agencypolicies 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 teamworks to serve justice in Illinois and increase public safety by promoting positive change in behavior of individualsin custody, operating successful reentry programs, and reducing victimization. Employees enjoy excellent benefits, including health, vision, and dental insurance; retirement plan and deferredcompensation; state holidays and other benefit time off, and pre-tax benefit programs. The department also offersextensive training and career advancement opportunities. The Illinois Department of Corrections is proud to be anEqual Opportunity Employer.
As an IDOC employee, you are entitled to a robust benefits package that includes:
· 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: Bureau of Benefits
Nearest Major Market: Joliet
Nearest Secondary Market: Chicago