STATE OF ILLINOIS 17th Judicial Circuit Winnebago-Boone Counties

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of how to facilitate training classes
• Knowledge of Administrative Office of Illinois Courts and Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice standards
• Demonstrate an ability to maintain a high level of professionalism at all times
• Commitment to adhere to strict guidelines of confidentiality
• Ability to work effectively in a 24-hour facility with challenging residents
• Strong organizational, documentation, time-management, communication, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to work effectively with staff from diverse backgrounds

Minimum Qualifications

• A Master's Degree in Management, Public Administration, Criminal Justice or Social Services and one or more years of employment in juvenile/residential services OR
• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology, Education, or a related field and two or more years of employment in Probation/Court Services. At least one of the required years must be in Juvenile Detention/Residential Services.
• Must be a resident of the State of Illinois or approved exemption
• Must possess a valid driver's license
• Must pass pre-employment background check and wellness exam including drug screen
• Must comply with all federal and state laws; to include prohibition of the consumption, possession, sale, purchase or delivery of cannabis or cannabis infused substances
• Must submit a state application for Probation and Court Services employment at: http://www.illinoiscourts.gov/Administrative/forms/Probation/Employment
• Bilingual, English/Spanish Language Skills Preferred

Location:

Juvenile Detention Center 5350 Northrock Drive Rockford, IL 61103

Send Resume to:

Julie McCray-Grotto, Deputy Director jmccray-grotto@17thcircuit.illinoiscourts.gov