JUVENILE JUSTICE YOUTH & FAMILY SPECIALIST SUPERVISOR

at Department of Juvenile Justice in

Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Description 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 facility. 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:

Under general supervision, supervises assigned staff. Monitors program agreements between resident and counselor setting forth specific behavioral objectives to be achieved by resident in a specified time frame. Coordinates Reception and Classification process. Monitors successful completion of institutional progress reports in support of parole, authorized absences, annual review hearings, discharges and mandatory, supervised release, maintains that previously mentioned reports are submitted within required time frames along with notice of eligibility, recommendation for final discharge and other required casework documentation, monitors residents projected administrative review dates, annual review dates, court dates, etc. in accordance with state and court dates. Directs and monitors the facility's furlough programs and work release referrals. Coordinates the in-service training programs for clinical services staff. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated abo To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account