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LCA SHIFT SUPERVISOR

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Date:  Jul 6, 2026
Location: 

Rantoul, IL, US, 61866

Job Requisition ID:  57264

DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS 

LINCOLN'S CHALLENGE ACADEMY

PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACT POSTING

Job Requisition ID: 57264 
Closing Date: ​Agency: Department of Military Affairs
Class Title: LCA SHIFT SUPERVISOR (79465) 
Salary: MIN. $61,722 MAX. $80,243 Anticipated starting salary: $61,722
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
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Number of Vacancies: 2
Bargaining Unit Code: None

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through SuccessFactors.  Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

****A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING****

Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV), a copy of your transcripts or diploma for all degrees earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licensures to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. Please note that you must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) before any offer can be extended. You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document in lieu of a Resume or CV.

 

Work Location: 212 W Borman Dr, Rantoul, Illinois, 61866

NO MEDICAL AND NO DENTAL INSURANCE PROVIDED

 

JOB REQUISITION: 57264

ANNUAL SALARY: MIN. $61,722     MAX. $80,243

Anticipated starting salary: $61,722

 

LINCOLNS CHALLENGE ACADEMY EMPLOYEE HOURS: 

SCHEDULE:   Two (2) possible shifts (Can vary based on mission requirements)

Morning Shift: 5:00am - 1:30pm

Mid Shift:  1:00pm - 9:15pm

 

Agency Contact:

SHERRI WHITE-TAYLOR

Email: sherri.white-taylor@illinois.gov

Phone #: 217-892-1302 

Essential Function 1

Supervises the daily activities of teams on assigned shift.  

  • Coordinates activities of a team with other program staff.  
  • Ensures minimum staffing requirements are met and provides assistance to Team Leaders and Sr Assistant Team Leaders in supervision, discipline, and activities of cadets.
  • Serves as Team Leader in his/her absence as needed.  
  • Evaluates and oversees data entry into the Cadet Tracking System.

Essential Function 2

Coordinates with other departments for GED testing, ASVAB testing, career and personal counseling, AA/NA meetings, QUAD meetings, linen and clothing exchange, college placement training, and post resident training sessions.  

Essential Function 3

  1. Assists in the development and implementation of life skills training.
  2. Supervises, coordinates, and assists in the instruction of cadets in living skills.  
  3. Participates in other instructional programs as required

Essential Function 4

  • Participates in cadet disciplinary boards as required.  
  • Makes disciplinary recommendations as necessary.  
  • Supervises disciplinary activities relating to cadets.  
  • Physically restrains recipients with aggressive behavior to restore order in accordance with policy and procedures.  
  • Conducts initial investigations as assigned.

Essential Function 5

  1. Supervises the instruction of cadets in various personal, vocational, and recreational activities and physical training.  
  2. Offers assistance and practical advice to cadets and determines minor disciplinary measures when necessary.
  3. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above

Minimum Qualifications 1

Military Applicants:  
Requires six (6) years progressive military experience.  
Requires active membership in the Illinois National Guard, any Reserve Component, or retired Armed Forces. 
Must have received an honorable discharge from the military service.

 

 

Civilian Applicants: Requires six years direct experience working with or leading at-risk adolescents/teenagers in non-profit, governmental or faith-based settings such as youth services, social services, education or law enforcement agencies. 

Preferred Qualifications 1

1.    Associate’s Degree with course work in social science preferred Paraprofessional License 
2.    Completion of Senior Leadership Course (SLC) or the equivalent course preferred.   

Employment Condition 1

1.    Requires the ability to pass a DoD background investigation.
2.    Requires a valid driver’s license in the appropriate classification as required by law.
3.    Required to work a flex work schedule including weekends and evenings when necessary to meet agency needs.

Work Hours:  ANNUAL SALARY: MIN. $61,722 MAX. $80,243; Anticipated starting salary: $61,722 
Work Location: 212 W Borman Dr, Rantoul, Illinois, 61866 Agency Contact:  Sherri White-Taylor
Email:  sherri.white-taylor@illinois.govPhone #:  217-892-1302

Posting Group: Leadership & Management

 

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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·       State employees should sign into the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. 

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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.

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:

donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
 

*NOTE:  The Department of Military Affairs does not discriminate against any individual because of his or her race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, order of protection status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or unfavorable discharge from military service in connection with employment, real estate transactions, access to financial credit, and the availability of public accommodations in compliance with the Illinois Human Rights Act, the Illinois Constitution, Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Acts, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the U.S. Constitution.  The Equal Employment Opportunity Office is responsible for compliance and may be reached at 217/557-5667.

Department of Defense (DOD) background check is required for this position.


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Nearest Secondary Market: Urbana

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