JUVENILE JUSTICE SUPERVISOR (IYC Lincoln)
JUVENILE JUSTICE SUPERVISOR (IYC Lincoln)
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$ 7089 - 10299
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Job Description
Job Requisition ID:45726
Opening Date/Time: May 22 2025
Closing Date/Time: 06/06/2025
Agency:Department of Juvenile Justice
Class Title:JUVENILE JUSTICE SUPERVISOR - 21980
Skill Option:UMP Credential
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $7089 monthly; Full Range $7089-$10299/month
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Logan
Number of Vacancies: 3
Plan/BU:CU500
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 SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail fax hand delivery) will not be considered.
Posting Identification Number45726
Juvenile Justice Supervior (Upward Mobility)
Why Work for Illinois
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion equity and dedication that define our state. Whether youre helping to improve schools protect our natural resources or support families in need youre part of something biggersomething that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career youre looking for we offer jobs that fit your life and your scheduleflexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Department of Juvenile Justice is seeking a knowledgeable and capable individual to serve as the Juvenile Justice Supervisor at the assigned youth center. The ideal candidate will be 21 years of age or older and possess experience implementing intervention strategies to juveniles who display a variety of behavior challenges. The incumbent in this position will possess the ability to lead by example in all aspects of the position as well as the ability to develop and motivate a large team of subordinate staff. If you have a passion for implementing positive change possess the desired knowledge skills and abilities and are looking to secure a career with excellent benefits and opportunity for advancement then dont hesitate to click the apply button above! IDJJ encourages all interested and qualified candidate to apply.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Serves as a full-line supervisor.
- Inspects facility to ensure the security and safety of youth and staff in his/her assigned area or zone.
- Prepares and submitsreports in support of youth discipline.
- Plans coordinates and conducts pre-service and in-service training.
- Operates employer issued vehicle to transport youth.
- Attend staff meetings to discuss problem issues.
- Attends workshops and in-service training to attain professional development and updates skill and proficiency to coordinate specialized service delivery programs.
- Coordinates review of facility compliance with policies and procedures.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Requires knowledge skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of four (4) years of high school; two (2) years of experience providing direct care to youth in the form of residential care coaching case management or mentoring and successful completion of an additional two years of professional staff experience involving the care of youth in a State of Illinois Juvenile Justice facility and providing for the safety security and well-being of youth and staff.
OR
- Requires a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university and successful completion of an additional two (2) years of professional staff experience involving the care of youth in a State of Illinois Juvenile Justice facility and providing for the safety security and well-being of youth and staff.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (In Order of Significance)
- Prefers extensive knowledge of juvenile behavior problems.
- Prefers extensive knowledge of the treatment and interventions required to develop successful and appropriate behaviors.
- Prefers working knowledge of adolescent psychological development mental health issues effecting juvenile offenders and/or social development concerns
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Candidates must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
- Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties with overnight stays as appropriate.
- Requires appropriate valid drivers license.
- Requires physical agility and strength to stand and walk for up to three (3) hours at a time to run for short distances and to provide physical intervention and control as necessary to protect individuals.
- Requires the ability to pass an IDOC/IDJJ background check.
- Requires the ability to pass an IDJJ/IDOC drug screen.
- Overtime is a condition of employment and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled unscheduled or last-minute overtime. This requires the ability to work evenings and weekends. This also requires the ability to work in a 24 hour on call capacity.
- This position is considered medium work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(c)). Medium work involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
- Requires ability to attend seminars conferences and trainings to stay current on methods tools ideologies or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties.
The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
ABOUT THE AGENCY
The mission of the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice (IDJJ) is to build youth skills and strengthen families by promoting community safety and positive youth outcomes. Over 900 staff members from across various departmentssecurity programming education mental health and morecollaborate with the understanding that youth are physically emotionally and cognitively different from adults. The department provides extensive services to young people through a developmental treatment-focused model of care that builds youth resiliency engages families and promotes community safety at the five youth facilities it operates across the state. IDJJ serves and houses approximately 150 youth and is responsible for approximately 500 youth on Aftercare in various Illinois communities.
Work Hours:All Shifts; 1st Shift: 06:00am-02:00pm 2nd Shift: 02:00pm-10:00pm 3rd Shift: 10:00pm to 06:00am b
Work Location:Lincoln - 861 S State St
Agency Contact:DJJ Human Resources Department
Email:
Posting Group:Public Safety
This title is within the Upward Mobility Program. General Program information can be found by clicking on the Upward Mobility Program link or for specific title information at UMP Title Descriptions. There are three categories of UMP titles: 1) certificate titles which require passing a written proficiency exam; 2) credential titles which require the possession of a specified college degree and/or licensure; and 3) dual titles for which a certificate may be earned by following either the certificate or credential pathway.
This position DOES NOT contain Specialized Skills (as that term is used in CBAs).
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Use the Apply button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
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If you have questions about how to apply please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to thecareer portalfor State employees and review theInternal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees: click Application Procedures in the footer of every page of the website.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
