Corrections Leisure Activities Specialist IV

About the role

The Illinois Department of Corrections is hiring a full-time, salaried Corrections Leisure Activities Specialist IV at the East Moline Correctional Center. The specialist works with a team that oversees programs designed to enhance the physical, intellectual, cultural, social and emotional growth of individuals in custody, helping them become more productive members of society. The position is a union position covered by the AFSCME collective bargaining agreement.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as full-line supervisor
• Plan, direct and schedule a comprehensive program of leisure activities tailored to the interests and needs of individuals in custody
• Complete reports
• Prepare and authorize equipment requisitions from staff
• Perform other duties within the scope of the above duties

Required profile

• Knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to four years of college, supplemented by a master's degree with coursework in leisure studies, physical education, recreation, occupational therapy, art education, fine arts, music, theater, speech and communications
• Two years of professional supervisory experience in leisure activity services, recreation, occupational, park district or industrial therapy in an institutional or community setting
• Ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check and a drug screen
• Ability to use digital tools and platforms; must meet employer vaccine and medical standards

Preferred qualifications include several years of experience providing leisure programs, compiling data and reports, supervising, running recreational events, working with individuals in custody, facilitating group activities and planning special events.

What we offer

• Anticipated starting salary of $7,239 per month, range $7,239-$10,440
• Health, life, vision and dental insurance, pension plan and deferred compensation
• Flexible schedules, hybrid options in some program areas, and 12 weeks of paid maternity/paternity leave
• Paid state holidays, personal business days, 12 paid sick days and 10-25 days of paid vacation
• Employee assistance program and mental health resources

Applications must be submitted electronically through the State of Illinois online application system; applications by email or paper are not considered.