Location : Vandalia Correctional Center - Vandalia, IllinoisJob Type: Department of Corrections/Juvenile JusticeJob Number: 202300122Division: DOC/DJJDepartment: Vandalia Correctional CenterOpening Date: 10/12/2023Closing Date: ContinuousFLSA: ExemptBargaining Unit: N/ADescription Under the general direction of the Associate Dean performs responsible functions in the development coordination and maintenance of a meaningful consistent statewide training and development program for Job Preparedness instruction.The main responsibility is to teach an intensive job preparation curriculum and build a bridge for continued services in the community to offenders preparing for Mandatory Supervised Release.(Parole) Description of Essential Functions (critical tasks) Essential Job Functions:
In cooperation with other instructors concerned prepare and revise curriculum to instruct offenders in job preparedness.Teach classes in career technology as assigned by the Associate Dean.In cooperation with others make recommendations on curriculum materials.Report attendance and grades as prescribed by the Associate Dean.Attend faculty meetings called by the administrative officers.Be on the work site for 37.5 hours per week.(30 minute lunch)Arrive at work site prior to beginning of established shift.Arrive at the classroom prior to the scheduled class time.Serve on such committees for the betterment of the College as may be established by the administration and faculty.Assist in registration as needed.Consider the general and special needs of the student.Assist students in meeting needs or solving problems when necessary seek additional help from other college services.Observe support and enforce the regulations policies and programs of the College and inform your supervisor in writing of any problem that might have a detrimental effect on the College.Conduct oneself in a professional manner.Notify the appropriate supervisor well in advance of absences.Maintain inventory and control of flammable and caustics.Maintain accurate control of tools and keys on assignment.Prepare task lists and attendance reports as required.Maintain hourly count check on students.Assist institutional personnel during emergency situations.Prepare grant related reports as needed.Provide advisement and testing as needed.Comply with Illinois Department of Corrections Regulations and procedures.Maintain Equipment assigned to area. Specific Functional Job Requirements Education Requirements:
- Bachelor Degree Required.
Experience Requirements:Teaching experience preferred.Knowledge:Knowledge of job search techniques preferred.Skills:Must be able to instruct incarcerated adults in the area of job preparation and employment searches.Personal Requirements:Good Interpersonal Skills.EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SUMMARYDepartment of Corrections(For specific details, please refer to summary plan documents and/or board policy.)Vacation HoursVacation hours for the Department of Corrections employees are loaded at the beginning of each fiscal year, although it is credited to the employees on a monthly basis. All vacation time has to be used prior to the end of the fiscal year, or it will be lost. The amount of time employees receive is based on the number of years of service.Years of ServiceHours Per YearMonthly Accrual Rate1-8 years-135 hours/yr 11.25 hours/mo9-14 years-150 hours/yr 12.50 hours/mo15-20 years-187.5 hours/yr 15.63 hours/mo21+ years-210 hours/yr 17.50 hours/moVacation time will be prorated when employees are not on a paid status for the entire month.Sick HoursFull-time Department of Corrections employees will be granted 7.5 hours of sick time each month. Employees can accrue up to a maximum of 1350 hours.HolidaysThe Department of Corrections provides for the following paid holidays: January 1, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Lincoln's Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4th, Labor Day, Columbus Day, General Election Day (every other year), Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.Tuition WaiverLake Land College offers tuition waivers for credit courses to current full-time employees, employee's spouse or civil union partner, and their unmarried dependents under age 23. Any fees associated with the classes are the responsibility of the employee.Tuition ReimbursementFull-time employees are entitled to a tuition reimbursement of $200 per credit hour with a maximum of $1200 a fiscal year to advance their education with a baccalaureate, masters, or doctoral degree. Reimbursement is available for courses in which a grade of C or better is received with verification through official transcripts.RetirementLake Land College employees are members of the State Universities Retirement System (SURS). In addition, all SURS eligible employees will be auto-enrolled in the SURS Deferred Compensation (457b) plan at 3%. (403)b/457(b) Retirement Savings PlansLake Land College offers a voluntary 403(b) plan and a 457(b) plan. Employees have the option of choosing from a variety of investment funds and can contribute on a pre-tax or post-tax basis. Employees can elect to enroll in a 403(b) and 457(b) plan at any time. Employees will be automatically enrolled in the SURS/Voya 457 plan, with the ability to opt out.Life and AD&D InsuranceLake Land College provides full-time Department of Correction employees with $40,000 in life and AD&D insurance. Employees may also elect to purchase additional supplemental insurance for themselves, as well as spouse or civil union partner, and their dependent children. Spouses and dependents cannot exceed the amount of the employee's optional benefit.Voluntary BenefitsLake Land College offers Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Pet Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance at group rates paid by employees. Flexible Spending AccountFull-time employees can elect through payroll deduction to establish a flexible spending account for qualified medical or dependent care expenses incurred during the plan year. These elections are made on a pre-tax basis to save the employee federal and state income taxes. Employees enrolled on a medical flexible spending account can carry over up to $500 from one plan year to the next.Medical InsuranceLake Land College offers two health plan options -one Traditional PPO health plan and one High Deductible health plan with a compatible Health Savings Account. Employees can elect coverage for their dependents defined as a spouse, civil union partner, or child under the age of 26. Dependent verification is required. Spouses who are able to obtain insurance through his or her full-time employment are not eligible for the College Insurance. Current Monthly RatesPlan A (Traditional) Single-See table below Emp +1-$591.91 Family-$739.18Plan B (HDHP) Single-See table below Emp +1-*$344.40 Family-*$531.59 ** Lake Land College will also contribute to a Health Savings Account on behalf of the employee.DOC PremiumSalary RangeMonthly RatesSalary RangeMonthly Rates$27,300 or less-$36.00$54,801-68,600-$46.00$27,301-$41,200-$41.00$41,201-$54,800-$43.50$68,601 and over-$48.50Health Savings AccountsAn HSA is a tax-favored savings account which allows funds to be accumulated tax-free to pay for current and future qualified healthcare expenses. An HSA account is only available if a HDHP, or Plan B is chosen. Lake Land contributes an amount equal to the difference in premiums between Plan A and Plan B. Please refer to the DOC Health Insurance Rate Sheet for Monthly Contributions.Dental InsuranceLake Land College offers Dental Insurance to employees and their qualified dependents at the following monthly cost:SingleEmployee + 1FamilyDental Insurance-Single-$0.00 + DOC Premium Emp +1-*$16.23 + DOC Premium Family-*$25.66 + DOC Premium**If employees have both Medical and Dental Insurance, the DOC premium will only be charged once if employee has the same coverage level on both medical and dental.Vision InsuranceLake Land College offers Vision Insurance to employees and their qualified dependents at the following monthly cost:Vision Insurance Single-$5.59 Emp +1-$10.62 Family-$15.51