Robert Lemons
Hillsboro,IL
Summary
With a robust background at the State of Illinois- Department of Correction, I excel in orchestrating comprehensive leisure programs, enhancing resident engagement through innovative activities. My expertise in facilities preparation and a keen sense of diversity awareness have significantly contributed to program success. Demonstrated leadership in staff training and volunteer coordination underscores my commitment to excellence.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Corrections Leisure Activities Specialist IV
State of Illinois- Department of Correction
08.2020 - Current
- Plans, coordinates and directs staff in the overall leisure activity program, assigning work, giving oral reprimands, effectively recommends grievance resolutions; establishes annual goals and objectives; determines staffing needs to achieve program objectives; supervises all areas of leisure activities, including resident activities.
- Develops, implements and monitors leisure time program activities in order to involve maximum participation from the entire resident population; provides for the training of subordinate staff in the methods, theory and principles of leisure and activities program supervision; coordinates volunteers in activity areas; selects and trains volunteers.
- Participates in professional staff meetings, conferences, committees and institutes.
- Reviews, analyzes and evaluates the ongoing program to determine need for revision or modification.
- Writes reports and keeps records as required; reviews and analyzes reports from sections of the leisure service; recommends changes in procedures and methods.
Corrections Leisure Activities Specialist II
State of Illinois- Department of Correction
10.2016 - 08.2020
- Plans, organizes and develops comprehensive leisure activities for individuals and groups; develops and recommends creative activities to meet specific needs of resident groups such as leisure activities for special management offenders.
- Organizes and coordinates major recreational activities which do not require the direct supervision of subordinate staff, and intramural sports; coordinates free-play, intramural and varsity leisure activities, which involve events both in and away from the facility.
- Assesses leisure time activities needs of residents and prepares reports for the supervisor; prepares periodic reports indicating unit activities, unusual incidents and problem areas.
- Provides instruction in program techniques and supervises residents engaged in leisure activities.
- Participates in organizing cultural arts activities and seeing that all necessary supplies and equipment are available; may assist in organizing art shows and transporting exhibit items to other facilities and community art shows.
Corrections Leisure Activities Specialist I
State of Illinois- Department of Correction
09.2015 - 09.2016
- Provided instruction in skills and techniques, and supervision for corrections residents engaged in leisure activities (e.g. how to referee a basketball game); officiates at intramural sports competitions and gym activities, and coordinates with visiting teams during scheduled sporting events.
- Recorded frequency and quality of resident participation in activities; submits written reports to the supervisor identifying any unusual or special incidents occurring in the Leisure Time Unit.
- Prepared rooms, equipment and supplies and maintained clean activity area to foster welcoming environment and maximize participation.
- Maintained and ordered supplies for activities.
Correctional Officer
State of Illinois- Department of Correction
09.1999 - 09.2015
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education
Western Illinois University
Macomb, ILSkills
- Facilities preparation
- Sports coaching
- Activities documentation
- Diversity awareness
Timeline
Corrections Leisure Activities Specialist IV
State of Illinois- Department of Correction
08.2020 - Current
Corrections Leisure Activities Specialist II
State of Illinois- Department of Correction
10.2016 - 08.2020
Corrections Leisure Activities Specialist I
State of Illinois- Department of Correction
09.2015 - 09.2016
Correctional Officer
State of Illinois- Department of Correction
09.1999 - 09.2015
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education
Western Illinois University
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