Current Employment Positions

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. (FGC), a not-for-profit behavioral healthcare organization, treats and prevents substance use disorder, as well as an array of other related problems. Since 1969, FGC’s comprehensive programming has educated and guided individuals toward their full potential as productive members within their own families and our society. Family Guidance Centers, Inc seeks to support the behavioral health of individuals, families, and communities through our commitment to innovation, accountability, and compassionate care to facilitate positive, lasting change.

                                                                                                                           ****$1,000 Sign-on Bonus

                                                                                                                        $500: After 3 months of employment

                                                                                                                        $500: After 6 months of employment

                                                                                         Must pass a federal background check and drug screening as a requirement.

Essential Duties:

• Coordination and oversight of all PREA activities 

• Identify best practices in conjunction with DOJ existing best practices and tools regarding PREA to support development of policies and procedures at FGC’S BOP/RRC/MINT programs with respect to improving access to rape crisis and emotional support services for inmate victims of sexual abuse

• Conduct outreach to community based agencies already doing work regarding PREA to help inform activities 

• Engage in system advocacy by reviewing and giving feedback to DOJ regarding existing or proposed PREA policies

• Plan and provide trainings regarding sexual violence, prevention, confidentiality and PREA standards. Maintain annual compliance training 

• Increase BOP personnel’s knowledge of effective responses to sexual violence in this community confinement facility, including addressing the needs of specialized populations (e.g. LCBTI, mentally ill, developmentally disabled and disciplinary) 

• Facilitate and coordinate cross-training activities regarding the roles and responsibilities of FGC’s Sexual Assault Response Teams (SARTs) members

• Provide ongoing technical assistance and related information and resources 

• Conduct outreach and coordination with community based agencies local rape crisis programs 

• Create a local/regional plan in collaboration with the rape crisis programs, to effectively engage FGC BOP staff, law enforcement, contract oversight specialist, medical and mental health professional in addressing PREA

• Plan, convene, facilitate, and/or attend meetings to develop collaborations to establish or strength SARTs specifically to address PREA

• If needed, develop a reimbursement rate schedule and process for rape and counseling, victim advocacy and related services 

• Develop and implement a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to outline rape crisis and mental health programs responsibilities with FGC Springfield location

• Responsible for all PREA audits to maintain a minimal of satisfactory performance compliance for BOP contract requirements

• Complete required annual PREA reports and submit to supervisor for website approval

• Participate in professional development and represent FGC on all PREA committees, meetings, community events, conferences and listservs

• Possesses a working knowledge of FGC PREA Standard Operating Procedures, and all applicable licensing rules, regulations, independent outside contract guidelines and prohibitions

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (7:00a - 3:30p)

Start Date: ASAP

Work Location: 120 N. 11th St, Springfield, IL

Pay Rate: Up to $47,000; based on experience 

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. is a Drug Free Environment (including THC and/or CBD).

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard for race, ethnicity , pregnancy, gender, protected veterans status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion.

Education and/or Experience:  High School Diploma/GED required. Bachelor degree (or higher) in Addiction Counseling, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Counseling, or a closely related curriculum, from an accredited institution preferred.  

Certification, Licensed, Registrations: Valid Illinois driver’s license and insurance. The employee will be required to travel, driving their own vehicle.

Family Guidance Centers Inc. offers opportunities for individuals with an interest in behavioral health. Our organization provides a comprehensive benefit package for full time employment that includes:

• Health Insurance
• Dental 
• Vision
• Life Insurance,
• EAP 
• 401k pension plan
• Vacation, sick and personal days with paid holidays off are included in our paid time off compensation package