DOC Parole Reentry Staff Assistant

Position Title: Administrative Assistant

Job Requisition : 51665
Closing Date: 03/09/2026 11:59 p.m.
Agency: Department of Corrections
Class

Title:

ADMIN ASSISTANT I - 00501
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $5,637/month; CBA Applies;
Full Range: $5,637-$8,389/month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC028 Paraprofessional Human Services Employees, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:

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  website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the Success Factors 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.

The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated, detail oriented, and energetic individual to join our team as an Administrative Assistant I. Working under the general direction of the Chief of Parole, this position will represent the Parole Division in statewide (both North and South regions) for reentry services in assisting individuals to reintegrate back in their community. The right candidate will collaborate and liaise with state agencies and community partners where reentry services will occur, serve as a liaison with the Illinois Department of Public Health, and maintain resource equipment for statewide events.

In addition, they will travel to statewide regions to partner with organizations interested in promoting resource fairs, maintain the Parole's webpage, Summit of Hope, and provide quarterly assessments for statewide reentry events. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

• Under the direction of the Chief of Parole, the Parole Reentry Staff Assistant will represent the Parole Division in statewide (both North and South regions) for reentry services in assisting individuals to reintegrate back in their community.
• Collaborates and liaises with state agencies and community partners where reentry events will occur.
• Serves as a liaison with the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH).
• Maintains resource equipment for statewide events.
• Travels to statewide regions to partner with organizations that are interested in promoting the resource fairs on behalf of the Illinois Department of Corrections’ Parole Division and the Illinois Department of Public Health.
• Maintains the Parole’s webpage, Summit of Hope, on the Illinois Department of Corrections’ website for agencies/organization/volunteers for upcoming resource fairs statewide.
• Provides quarterly assessments to the Chief of Parole for statewide reentry events.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college, preferably with courses in public or business administration.
• Requires one (1) year of professional experience in a public or private organization, or completion of an agency approved professional management training program.

• Prefers at least two (2) years of experiencing organizing community events.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of experience promoting community-based events.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of working…