Juvenile Justice Special Intern
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Social Work
Human Services/ Social Work
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Job Requisition : 54600
Opening Date:
Closing Date: Continuous Job Posting
Class
Title:
JUV JUSTICE SPECIALIST INTERN (21976)
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Starting Salary: $5417.00/mo.
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC006 Corrections Employees, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:
JUVENILE JUSTICE SPECIALIST (INTERN)
Posting Identification Number 54600
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
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All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the Department of Juvenile Justice website.
Why Work for the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice?The mission of the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice is to build youth skills and strengthen families to promote community safety and positive youth outcomes.
The Juvenile Justice Specialist position plays a key role in facilitating this mission, which is to build youth skills and strengthen families by promoting community safety and positive youth outcomes.
If you are interested in being part of an environment that is committed to preparing youth for successful reintegration into their communities through programming, treatment, and services while providing them with safety, security, and accountability, we welcome you to apply for the Juvenile Justice Specialist position.
POSITION SUMMARYThe Department of Juvenile Justice is seeking a compassionate and motivated candidate to assist in the positive rehabilitation of the youth in our care. The ideal candidate for this position will possess a passion for positive change, the ability to apply a high degree of patience with residents and their families, and the ability to confidently develop and implement recommendations for positive behavior change and rehabilitation.
The incumbent in this role will possess excellent communication skills both orally and in writing as they will…
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