Sr. Juvenile Counselor - Second Shift

Lake County•Waukegan, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs work of considerable difficulty in the field of community corrections with juvenile offenders. The Senior Juvenile Counselor must be capable of performing all the general duties of a Juvenile Counselor. In addition, the Senior Juvenile counselor will assist with training and mentoring new officers and facilitating groups. The Senior Juvenile Counselor will utilize counseling skills, oversee, process, record, evaluate and make recommendations on all incoming referrals and/or juveniles held in attention.

Requirements

Identifies and recommends realistic methods and/or procedures to enhance overall division effectiveness and efficiency.
Effectively demonstrates an ability to complete a variety of assignments.
Demonstrates unique and creative problem solving on a repeated basis.
Demonstrates a variety of skills that contribute to effective service delivery.
Is competent to work effectively with most all cases and assignments.
Possesses a working knowledge of the justice system, relevant laws, court rules, administrative orders, Administrative Office policies and procedures, and the operation of the assigned unit.
Competently handles more challenging caseloads.
Manages multiple priorities with minimal assistance.
Recognizes and diagnoses problems and demonstrates competent problem-solving and decision-making skills on a continuing basis.
Demonstrates a continuing awareness of system issues and brings them to the attention of management.
Demonstrates competent written and verbal communications.
Completion of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferably with major course work in criminal justice, law enforcement, sociology, psychology, or related field.
Certification from the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts.
Must be a United States citizen.
Must be resident of Illinois.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Must pass a background check.
Must pass a physical examination

Nice To Haves

Minimum 3 years working in probation, criminal justice, or social service field preferred.

Responsibilities

Conducts preliminary conferences with juveniles and their families.
Prepares summaries with recommendations for court intervention.
Assumes additional duties on a current and continuing basis.
Serves as trainer/mentor.
Works with management to help improve policies, procedures, and standards.
Forms productive and constructive relationships with clients, judiciary, staff, management, and ancillary agencies.
Participates in stakeholder and probation committees as needed.
Training/mentoring/coaching team members
Training and working in Central Control
Completing intakes