Illinois Juvenile Justice Manager

State of Illinois•Springfield, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Serves as the Illinois Juvenile Justice Manager. Serves as the primary liaison to the Federal Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) and the Lead staff for the Illinois Juvenile Justice Commission (IJJC). Develops and implements program strategies and plans related to juvenile justice, public safety and delinquency prevention and accountability activities. Ensures Juvenile Justice Program (JJP) grants and contracts are developed, processed, obligated and paid. Serves as full-line supervisor. Manages process responses to JJP failures, adjustments or other extraordinary circumstances affecting juvenile justice grants.

Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college with coursework in a social or human services field.
Requires prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience working with or in a juvenile justice system.

Nice To Haves

Four (4) years of professional experience working with or in the juvenile justice system.
Four (4) years of professional experience developing and implementing program strategies and plans related to juvenile justice, public safety, delinquency prevention, diversion and accountability activities.
Three (3) years of professional experience staffing/managing a Board or Commission to facilitate their mission and values.
Three (3) years of professional experience developing and implementing multi-provider state and/or federal grant programs ensuring compliance with 2CFR200 requirements (GATA).
Three (3) years of professional experience applying for, implementing and managing federal grant awards.
Two (2) years of professional experience working with state and local facilities and organizations to ensure compliance with the core protections of the Federal Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA).

Responsibilities

Serves as the Illinois Juvenile Justice Manager.
Serves as the primary liaison to the Federal OJJDP and the Lead staff for the IJJC.
Develops and implements program strategies and plans related to juvenile justice, public safety and delinquency prevention, diversion, and accountability activities.
Ensures JJP grants and contracts are developed, processed, obligated and paid.
Serves as full-line supervisor.
Manages process responses to JJP failures, adjustments or other extraordinary circumstances affecting juvenile justice grants.
Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Benefits

A Pension Program
Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)
13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)