Superintendent - Illinois Youth Center Warrenville

About the role

The State of Illinois, Department of Juvenile Justice, is hiring a Superintendent for the Illinois Youth Center Warrenville. The position is full time, salaried and exempt, with a starting salary range of $11,500 to $13,000 (full range $9,495 to $16,413). It is based in Chicago and requires working in the office.

Key responsibilities

• Plans, administers and directs overall facility operations and program activities, acting as full-line supervisor.
• Develops, recommends and implements policies and procedures for the facility, and communicates with private and public organizations, other departments, law enforcement and outside groups.
• Supervises staff and consults with courts, law enforcement and other agencies on the care and custody of youth.
• Inspects grounds, buildings and equipment for safety, security, sanitation, efficiency and maintenance, and keeps required records.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution, with a specialization in criminal justice, education, psychology, social work or a closely related social science.
• Equivalent to four years of progressively responsible administrative experience managing projects or people in a public or business organization, including two years serving adolescents or young adults involved with the legal, child welfare or behavioral health system.
• Ability to pass an IDOC/IDJJ background check and a drug screen; travel and overnight stays as needed.
• Overtime is a condition of employment, including evenings, weekends and 24-hour on-call duty.

Preferred: management experience in a juvenile justice secure facility or residential setting, in a collective bargaining environment, delivering trauma-informed services, and knowledge of juvenile justice best practices and behavioral health care.