• Job Description

  Req#: 31854

  Agency: Department of Juvenile Justice

  Opening Date/Time: 09/29/2023 at 12:00am
  Closing Date/Time: 10/12/2023 at 11:59pm
  Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary Range: $6,500-$10,500/mo
  Job Type: Salaried Full Time
  County: Jersey
  Number of Vacancies: 1
  Plan/BU: Excluded - Wholly Professional 000

  ****A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING****

  Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV), a copy of your Transcripts or Degree/Diploma for all education claimed on your application, as well as a copy of any applicable Professional Licensures and/or Certifications to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. Please note that the Department of Juvenile Justice must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) before any offer can be extended. You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document in lieu of a Resume or CV.

  Posting Identification # 31854

  Position Overview

  The Assistant Superintendent of Programs is responsible for initiating and implementing new methods and procedures to enhance the efficiencies of programs for youth housed at the Illinois Youth Center – Pere Marquette, located in Grafton, Illinois. The position also monitors the daily functions of the facility to ensure orderly operations of Program areas and acts as Chief Administrative Officer in the absence of the Superintendent. The position supervises a team of program managers, staff and nurses. This position would be an excellent fit for someone with a passion for criminal justice reform and rehabilitation. We welcome applicants who are looking for a dynamic opportunity with a purpose.

  Job Responsibilities

  1. Assists Superintendent in carrying out policies, rules and regulations.
  2. Serves as full line supervisor.
  3. Reviews data to assist and confer with the Superintendent in establishing overall institution policies, facility budget preparation.
  4. Monitors special programs.
  5. Attends administrative staff meetings and conferences.
  6. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

  Minimum Qualifications

  1. Requires a bachelor's or advanced degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in: criminal justice, education, psychology, social work or a closely related social science.
  2. Requires four (4) years of management experience in juvenile justice settings with two (2) years of responsibility for facility management.

  Preferred Qualifications (In Order of Significance)

  1. Prefers thorough knowledge of public and business administration, principles, and practices.
  2. Prefers thorough knowledge of Juvenile Justice agency programming, standards of care and national standards related to conditions of confinement and institutional operations, service objectives and management systems.
  3. Prefers thorough knowledge of employee management and labor relations.

  Conditions of Employment

  1. Requires a valid and appropriate driver's license and the ability to travel statewide.
  2. Requires the ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
  3. Requires the ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of the position held, is prohibited.
  4. Requires the ability to comply with all local and federal health requirements and/or mandates.

  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.

  Benefits

  The Department of Juvenile Justice offers an excellent benefits package including:

  • Flexible work schedules in many program areas (Remote work may be an option for certain positions)
  • Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
  • Pension Plan
  • Ten (10) Weeks paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
  • Pre-tax benefits programs including but not limited to: Deferred Compensation, Medical, Daycare, etc.
  • Employees earn twelve (12) paid Sick Days annually
  • New Employees earn ten (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to twenty-five (25) paid Vacation Days annually
  • Employees earn three (3) paid Personal Days annually
  • Thirteen-Fourteen (13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date)

  Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
  Work Location: 17808 State Highway 100 W Grafton, IL 62037
  Agency Contact: Laci.Indermark@illinois.gov
  Job Family: Leadership & Management; Public Safety; Social Services

  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:

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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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