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Juvenile Justice Youth & Family Specialist Supervisor
Location:
Chicago, IL
Description:
Agency : Department of Juvenile Justice Opening Date/Time: 4/18/2024 1:45pm Closing Date/Time: 05/02/2024 11:59pm Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/24) $7,374 a month; Full Range $7,374 - $10,738 a month Job Type: Salaried County: Cook Number of Vacancies: 1 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 illinois.jobs2web.com 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 Number 37175 Position Overview The Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) is seeking a highly motivated and compassionate candidate to serve as the youth and family specialist supervisor for the assigned region. The incumbent in this position will assign and review subordinate work, monitor youth case plans for compliance with agency mandated processes and procedures, and will direct Federal Funding Participation. Additional duties in this position include managing incidents, reviewing arrest and After Care incident reports, providing managements direction throughout the assigned division, assigning caseloads, directing home/placements, visitations, and establishing timelines/schedules. The ideal candidate will possess previous supervisory experience; experience contacting and reviewing progress reporting, approving submission of case load transfers and parole plans including Interstate Compact cases, warrants and hold orders. DJJ encourages all interested and qualified individuals to apply! Essential Functions Supervises staff. Monitors case plans for compliance with agency-mandated processes timelines. Manages supervision of youth, reviews arrests and incident reports and provides case management direction to manage complex cases and issues regarding the youth, monitors adherence to and enforcement of agency procedures and practices. Reviews and approves submission of case load transfers, authorized absences, transition, and parole plans following agency guidelines. Manages a complex caseload of special needs youth. Conducts staff meetings to discuss goals and objectives for assigned youth. Participates in continuing education programs, training, and staff development to build staff competencies and skills/knowledge of Aftercare programming, processes, and procedures. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above. Minimum Qualifications Requires a master's degree in counseling or related social sciences. Requires three (3) years of professional experience working with youth in juvenile services. OR Requires a master’s degree from an accredited college or university. Requires four (4) years of professional experience in counseling or casework. Preferred Qualifications Prefers at least five (5) years of professional experience counseling and/or guiding youth who display deviant behavior and/or delinquency. Prefers at least five (5) years of experience applying cognitive behavioral principles in a youth serving environment. Prefers at least four (4) years of experience working with and applying knowledge of sociology of the family, racial and cultural minorities, and/or urban sociology and social problems. Prefers at least five (5) years of professional experience applying casework techniques and writing professional reports. Prefers at least three (3) years of professional supervisory experience. Prefers at least four (4) years of experience administering psychometric and/or equivalent testing. Prefers the ability to apply a high degree of tact, patience, empathy, and insight in the skillful counseling of residents, families, parents, and relatives. Prefers the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Conditions of Employment 1. Requires the ability to pass an IDOC/IDJJ background check. 2. Requires ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of position held, is prohibited. 3. Candidates must be over the age of 21. 4. Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. 5. 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. 6. Requires the ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license. 7. Requires the ability to comply with all local and federal health requirements and/or mandates. 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 Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) is seeking a highly motivated and compassionate candidate to serve as the youth and family specialist supervisor for the assigned region. The incumbent in this position will assign and review subordinate work, monitor youth case plans for compliance with agency mandated processes and procedures, and will direct Federal Funding Participation. Additional duties in this position include managing incidents, reviewing arrest and After Care incident reports, providing managements direction throughout the assigned division, assigning caseloads, directing home/placements, visitations, and establishing timelines/schedules. The ideal candidate will possess previous supervisory experience; experience contacting and reviewing progress reporting, approving submission of case load transfers and parole plans including Interstate Compact cases, warrants and hold orders. DJJ encourages all interested and qualified individuals to apply! Employee Benefits The Department of Juvenile Justice offers an excellent benefits package including: A Pension Program Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year) 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment) * Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour Work Schedules (as applicable) 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position) 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP) Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx Work Hours: Will be determined based upon operational needs at the time of hire. Schedule will be determined at the time of employment offer. Work hours avilable consist of: 7:00am-3:00pm, 10:00am-6:00pm, or 11:00am-7:00pm. Days off available constist of Sunday/Monday, Friday/Saturday, or Saturday/Sunday. Work Location: 100 N Western Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60612 Agency Contact: IDJJ Human Resources Email: XXXX@Illinois.gov Posting Group: Social Services; Leadership & Management; Public Safety 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. If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so. State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account. If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources: State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website. The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses: XXXX@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com XXXX@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
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