Corrections Residence Counselor I

About the role

The Department of Corrections is hiring three full-time Corrections Residence Counselor I positions at the Fox Valley ATC in Aurora, Illinois. The counselor works with a diverse team that performs security, safety and sanitation functions, guides residents and takes part in programs and operations committees. The position is union-covered, so the collective bargaining agreement applies.

Key responsibilities

• Document rule infractions
• Provide transportation services for residents
• Counsel residents in orientation status and help them learn center program expectations
• Distribute resident medication
• Perform security, safety and sanitation functions
• Provide guidance and direction to residents
• Perform coordinator duties and participate on assigned committees

Required profile

• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; the state does not sponsor visas or OPT extensions
• Bilingual skills are welcome
• Reasonable accommodation requests must be made in advance with supporting documentation

What we offer

• Anticipated starting salary of $5,607 per month, with a range of $5,607 to $7,837
• Full-time salaried position with flexible scheduling options (three shifts listed)
• Benefits and retirement packages

Applications must be submitted electronically through the State of Illinois online job portal; paper applications are not accepted. The closing date is October 27, 2026.