Position Overview

The Clinical Program Administrator will be responsible for supervision of clinical services and clinical programming statewide across all Illinois Department of Correction’s facilities. This position will be responsible for designing new clinical programming that is evidence based and providing guidance and training to clinical staff in delivery and fidelity monitoring. This position will require a high level of organization and experience in writing and implementing policies and procedures related to large scale initiatives in the clinical programming area.

Job Responsibilities

1. Serves as the Clinical Program Administrator.
2. Speaks for the Chief of Programs, responding to inquiries from law enforcement agencies, local, state, and federal agencies.
3. Conducts highly confidential and sensitive studies and investigations related to the agency clinical operations and security related to program delivery.
4. Reviews legislation that may have an impact on delivery of clinical programming, risk assessment processes and awarding of sentencing credit. Advises management staff of legislative impact and changes that will have to be implemented in relation to processes in clinical services.
5. Attends executive staff meetings and provides administrative guidance and direction on clinical operations and security issues.
6. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college, preferably with courses in law enforcement, criminology, penology, psychology, social worker, or a related field.
2. Requires four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a law enforcement public or private organization, a correctional facility, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications (In Order of Significance)

1. Prefers at least five (5) years of supervisory work in a correctional setting related to clinical programming.
2. Prefers at least five (5) years of professional experience designing, training and implementing clinical programming in a correctional setting.
3. Prefers at least five (5) years of professional experience writing and implementing policy and procedures in clinical programming in a correctional setting.
4. Prefers at least three (3) years of experience in implementing large scale projects and policy changes based on legislative changes.
5. Prefers at least three (3) years of experience evaluating evidenced-based programs and providing detailed reports and findings to management.
6. Prefers at least two (2) years’ experience in risk assessments and case planning in a correctional setting.

Conditions of Employment

1. Requires the ability to travel statewide.
2. Requires the ability to carry a state issued cell phone.
3. Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
4. Requires ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of position held, is prohibited.
5. Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.
   

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.