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Salary: $4,583.33 - $5,041.67 Monthly
Location : Springfield, IL
Job Type: Principal Administrative
Job Number: 2402248B
Department: Family and Community Medicine/Springfield-SMS
Opening Date: 08/10/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Shift: Days
ExemptorNon_Exempt: Exempt
SMS/SWS#: 3833/3834
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Description
This position is responsible for programmatic development and delivery of trauma education curriculum primarily through the partnership between the SIU Survivor Recovery Center (SRC) and the SIU Office of Correctional Medicine (OCM). This position will collaborate with SRC and OCM teams as well as staff at facilities within the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) to fulfill programmatic requirements and ensure alignment with organizational goals. Curriculum may also be developed and delivered to other community partners as requested. This position may provide education and mentoring to various learners within the SIU School of Medicine and the Department of Family & Community Medicine (FCM).
*This position is ON SITE only*
Examples of Duties
ADMINISTRATION (15%)
A. Establish and maintain positive working relationship with the Office of Correctional
Medicine as well as designated facilities within the Illinois Department of Corrections
(IDOC).
B. Act as primary liaison between SRC, OCM, and IDOC facility staff, traveling to various
Illinois facilities for meetings, presentations, and other consultations as needed.
C. Build and maintain relationships with additional community agencies for training and
curriculum development purposes.
D. Collect surveys, participant feedback, and other data in support of program evaluation
and improvement.
TEACHING (55%)
A. Lead the development and implementation of Trauma Education Series (TES)
curriculum for community partners.
B. Participate in development and implementation of TES curriculum for IDOC staff and
incarcerated individuals at IDOC facilities.
C. Provide behavioral health education to rotating medical students and other medical
learners as requested.
D. Serve as Attending/Mentor for SRC interns and learners.
RESEARCH AND SCHOLARLY ACTIVTY (5%)
A. Assist SRC Evaluator, FCM statistician, and OCM staff to collect and analyze
program data.
B. Coordinate with outside research partners as appropriate to assess and improve the
program.
SERVICE (25%)
A. Serve as resource for individuals/agencies who are seeking additional trauma informed
care information or services.
B. Provide supportive counseling interventions to IDOC staff upon request.
C. Participate in professional coaching, training, wellness, and other professional
development activities as requested.
D. Facilitate focus groups with staff at partner agencies as necessary for curriculum
development.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A. Master's degree in social or behavioral sciences or related health specialty area from an
accredited college or university.
B. Two years of progressively more responsible full-time experience in the practice of
social services/agencies/or medical/clinical setting maintaining acceptable standards of
social work practice.
C. Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority populations.
D. Ability to establish good working relationships with other professionals and community
agencies.
E. Ability to work independently.
F. Must have valid Illinois driver's license, reliable vehicle and auto insurance
G. Licensed as a Social Worker or Professional Counselor in the State of
Illinois.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
A. Minimum of two years prior work experience providing psychotherapy to individuals
with histories of trauma.
B. Experience working with individuals with substance use disorders.
C. Experience working in a correctional setting.
D. Experience facilitating focus groups, providing training, and/or teaching adults.
E. Experience in program development and implementation
Supplemental Information
If you require assistance, please contact the Office of Human Resources at or call 217-545-0223 Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm.
The mission of Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is to optimize the health of the people of central and southern Illinois through education, patient care, research and service to the community.
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Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer who provides equal employment and educational opportunities for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or marital status in accordance with local, state and federal law.
Pre-employment background screenings required.
Paid time off: Includes 12 paid holidays per year. Accrual rates vary based on employment type and years of service
Paid sick time: Use for personal illness, doctor visits, or if your immediate family members fall ill
Health, Dental, and Life insurance
Optional life insurance: Your spouse and dependents can enroll in State term life and university-sponsored term life insurance.
Prescription: Plan participants enrolled in any state health plan have prescription drug benefits included in the coverage.
Long-term Disability Insurance
Flexible spending accounts: Optional, IRS tax-favored program that enables you to stretch medical expenses and dependent care dollars
Voluntary retirement accounts: Optional plans include the State of Illinois Deferred Compensation Plan (457) and Tax Deferred Annuity (403b).
Tuition Waiver/Tuition Reimbursement: Continue your graduate or undergraduate education with the help of tuition waivers or tuition reimbursement
Leaves of absence: Includes FMLA and Extended Sick Leave Benefits for qualified employees
Employee Assistance Program: Access free and confidential support, including counseling services, and information during difficult times
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