Juvenile Justice Specialist Intern; Ump

JUVENILE JUSTICE SPECIALIST INTERN (UMP)

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• Job Requisition
• Opening Date: 06/26/2026
• Closing Date: 06/30/2027
• Agency:
  Department of Juvenile Justice
• Class
  
  Title:
  
  JUV JUSTICE SPECIALIST INTERN (21976)
• Skill Option: UMP Credential
• Bilingual Option:
  None
• Salary:
  Starting Salary as of 7/1/2026: $5,607
• Job Type: Salaried
• Category:
  Full Time
• County:
  Du Page
• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Bargaining Unit Code: RC006 Corrections Employees, AFSCME
• Merit Comp Code:

The 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 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 will have excellent communication skills both orally and in writing as they will have daily interaction with various youth, other staff inside and outside the facilities, families of the residents, and members of the community.

• Under immediate supervision, and subsequently under direct supervision for a period of twelve months, participates in the supervision of the daily activities of youth including mealtimes, sleeping, recreation, and work.
• Interacts with youth.
• Receives training on searching, inspecting facility and work locations for contraband.
• Provides input into the development of individualized service plans.
• Operates vehicle to transport youth.
• Administers non‑prescription medication to youth at designated time and completes appropriate medication forms.
• Attends workshops and in‑service training to attain, develop new and updated skill and proficiency to carry out specialized delivery programs to targeted youth involving group or individual services.
• Performs other duties required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

• Qualification Path A:
  Requires knowledge, skill and…