Department: Juvenile Justice

Location: Illinois Youth Center (IYC) - Pere Marquette (Grafton)

Address: 17808 State Highway 100 West, Grafton, IL, 62037

Schedule: Tuesday-Friday, 11:00am-7:00pm & Saturday, 8:00am-4:00pm*

*Various shifts available - Full Time or Part TimePosition Overview

Provides substance use counseling and support services to juvenile offenders admitted into the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice Treatment Program.
Responsibilities:

• Completes intakes and assessments as needed
• Provides individual and group counseling
• Completes treatment planning and other required clinical documentation in accordance with contractual requirements and licensing regulations
• Provides case management services and coordination of the youth’s treatment
• Develops post-release plans
• Participates in staff growth and development activities

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, criminal justice, or related field
• Experience with offender populations preferred
• Experience with juveniles preferred
• Must meet professional staff qualifications as required by 77 Illinois Administrative Code 2060.309 within two years of employment

Benefits, Full-time:

• Health, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short/Long-Term Disability options
• 403(b) Retirement
• Paid Time off (PTO)
• Mileage Reimbursement (exclusive to position)
• Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness

Youth Outreach Services is a drug-free workplace and compliance with this policy is a condition of employment and continued employment.

COVID-19 Policy: In compliance with Illinois Executive Order, Youth Outreach Services is requiring all employees to be fully vaccinated against or an approved exemption. Approved exemptions will require weekly testing for COVID-19.