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 don’t hesitate to click the apply button above! IDJJ encourages all interested and qualified candidate to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Serves as full-line supervisor.
• Inspects facility to ensure the security and safety of youth and staff in his/her assigned area or zone.
• Prepares and submits reports in support of youth discipline.
• Plans, coordinates, and conducts pre-service and in-service training.
• Operates employer issued vehicle to transport youth.
• Attends 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 a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and requires successful completion of two (2) years' 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.

This title is included as an Upward Mobility Program credential title.

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 possession of an appropriate valid driver’s license and the ability to travel.
• 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 ability to pass a drug screen. On January 1, 2020, the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act made it legal for residents over the age of 21 to produce, consume, and sell cannabis in Illinois. Please note that although the law has changed, the Department will continue to enforce the Department's zero tolerance Drug Testing Policy. The use of unauthorized drugs, including cannabis, by an employee, regardless of position held is prohibited.
• Requires the ability to comply with all local and federal health requirements and/or mandates. Governor Pritzker announced a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all State employees whose job duties require them to work in a congregate care facility. All 24/7 congregate-care facilities operated by the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice are included in this mandate, which went into effect October 26, 2021.

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 departments—security, programming, education, mental health, and more—collaborate 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.