Community Sex Offender Therapist II

Position Title: Sex Offender Therapist II

Agency : Department of Corrections

Closing Date/Time: 07/08/2024 11:59 p.m.

Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/24) $6,272a month; Full Range $6,272 - $9,069 a month.

Job Type: Salaried

County: Winnebago

Number of Vacancies: 1

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.

While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, title 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.

Posting Identification Number 38905

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Corrections is looking for a licensed clinician interested in working with individuals convicted of sexual offenses and other problematic behavior. The Sex Offender Therapist II will facilitate group treatment, conduct intakes, complete risk assessments, and make recommendations for supervision strategies in the community. This individual will serve as a lead worker to entry level therapist and is responsible for overseeing daily needs of the program. We are looking for someone with a strong understanding of strengths and evidence-based approaches in mental health services. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinates and directs the intake assessment, progress assessment, and termination assessments of individuals in custody.

• Serves as designated lead worker.

• Provides specialized sex offender specific group and individual therapy utilizing a variety of evidence based therapeutic techniques.

• Maintains required standards of clinical documentation that is specific and congruent to the sex offender population.

• Conducts risk assessments and testing of sex offenders utilizing clinical evaluations procedures.

• Travels to provide court testimony on treatment progression and evaluation.

• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires possession of a master's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, or a closely related behavioral science degree from an accredited college or university.

• Requires five (5) years of related professional experience counseling sex offenders.

• Requires eligibility to be approved to conduct sex offender treatment and evaluations by the Illinois Sex Offender Management Board.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers at least five (5) years of experience applying theories and assumptions underlying the field of sex offender treatment and evaluation.

• Prefers at least five (5) years of experience in assessment instruments and measurement techniques.

• Prefers at least two (2) years of experience with techniques and methods used in sex offender diagnostic evaluations, psychotherapy, and research.

• Prefers at least two (2) years of experience applying and following state or non-state's rules and regulations governing the field of sex offender evaluation and treatment.

• Prefers at least two (2) years of experience identifying valid, reliable individualized measures of client needs and progress.

• Prefers at least one (1) year of experience applying training methods.

• Prefers at least one (1) year of performing leadership and guidance to lower-level staff.

• Prefers at least one (1) year experience in planning and design of individual treatment programs for assigned recipients.

• Prefers at least one (1) year experience working cooperatively and effectively with staff members, department recipients, and their families.

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 the position held, is prohibited.

• Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.

• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.

About the Agency

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.

Work Hours: 8:00 a.m.

• 4:30 p.m. Monday

• Friday; Sat/Sun off

Work Location: Rockford Parole Office; 4302 N Main St, Rockford, Illinois, 61103

Agency Contact:

Jamie Barrett, Human Resources Specialist

Email: Jamie.L.Barrett@illinois.gov

Posting Group: Health Services ; Public Safety

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:

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Nearest Major Market: Rockford