• Job Description

  Req#: 39526

  Agency : Department of Juvenile Justice
  Closing Date/Time: 07/22/2024
  Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $5,816 monthly; Full Range $5,816 - $8,678
  Job Type: Salaried
  County: Cook
  Number of Vacancies: 1
  Plan/BU: RC028

  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 39526

  Position Overview

  Under direction, performs confidential administrative duties for the DJJ Ombudsman. Serves as liaison and spokesperson for the Ombudsman. Maintains and updates the Office’s internal data management system.
  Conducts research and studies relating to highly sensitive, confidential, and controversial information regarding new legislation, policies, and procedures which has a direct impact on the credibility of the Office. Assists the Ombudsman in setting priorities among assignments and works with management to establish timelines for completion and guidelines regarding work assignments. Provides support to the Office. Create and help distribute marketing materials about the Office and its responsibilities (eg. brochures, flyers, etc.).

  Position Essential Functions:

  1. Performs confidential administrative duties for the DJJ Ombudsman.
  2. Serves as liaison and spokesperson for the Ombudsman.
  3. Maintains and updates the Office’s internal data management system.
  4. Conducts research and studies relating to highly sensitive, confidential, and controversial information regarding new legislation, policies, and procedures which has a direct impact on the credibility of the Office.
  5. Assists the Ombudsman in setting priorities among assignments and works with management to establish timelines for completion and guidelines regarding work assignments.
  6. Provides support to the Office.
  7. Create and help distribute marketing materials about the Office and its responsibilities (eg. brochures, flyers, etc.).
  8. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

  Minimum Qualifications:

  1. Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college, preferably with courses in public or business administration.
  2. Requires two (2) years of professional experience in a public or private organization.

  Conditions of Employment:

  1. Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
  2. Requires ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of the position held, is prohibited.

  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.

  Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
  Work Location: 60 E Van Buren, Chicago, Illinois, 60605
  Agency Contact:

  DJJ Human Resources Department

  Email: DJJ.HumanResources@illinois.gov

  Posting Group: Office & Administrative Support; Employee Services

  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:

  • donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
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• About the company

  The Governor of Illinois is the chief executive of the State of Illinois, and the various agencies and departments over which the officer has jurisdiction, as prescribed in the state constitution.

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