Position Title: Corrections Residence Counselor I
Job Requisition ID: 59487
Opening Date: 10/14/2026
Closing Date: 10/27/2026 11:59 p.m.
Agency: Department of Corrections
Class Title: CORR RESIDENCE COUNSELOR I (09837)
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $5,607 monthly; Full Range $5,607-$7,837 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
Number of Vacancies: 3
Bargaining Unit Code: RC006 Corrections Employees, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:
Work Hours: See below
1) 3pm-11pm Sun-Thurs, Fri/Sat off
2) 7am-3pm Sun-Thurs, Fri/Sat off
3) 11pm-7am Sun-Thurs, Fri/Sat off
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: Not available, fully in office
Headquarter Location: Fox Valley ATC - 1329 N Lake St, Aurora, Illinois, 60506
Work County: Kane
Agency Contact: Jamie.L.Barrett@illinois.gov
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, titles 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.
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Position Overview
As a Corrections Residence Counselor I, you will be part of a diverse team who performs security, safety and sanitation functions, provides guidance and direction to residents, performs coordinator duties and participates on committees assigned to the areas of programs and operations. In addition, you will document rule infractions, provide transportation services for residents, counsel residents in orientation status and assist in their learning about center program expectations, and distribute resident medication in the absence of the Corrections Residence Counselor II. The ideal candidate should be able to communicate and work collaboratively with a variety of individuals. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.