SUPERINTENDENT (CHICAGO)

State of Illinois•Chicago, IL

2d•$113,940 - $196,956•Onsite

About The Position

The Superintendent plans, develops, organizes, controls, and manages programs and operations at the Illinois Youth Center Warrenville, subject to the Deputy Director’s administrative approval. The role develops, recommends, and implements facility-wide policies and procedures; maintains ongoing communication with public and private organizations, officials in other departments, law enforcement agencies, and other outside organizations; and supervises staff. The position is based at the Chicago headquarters and is fully in office. The stated work schedule is 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with overtime as a condition of employment. The employee may be required to work evenings and weekends and be available on call in a 24-hour capacity.

Requirements

Knowledge, skills, and mental development equivalent to a bachelor’s degree or advanced degree from an accredited college or university, with a specialization in criminal justice, education, psychology, social work, or a closely related social science.
At least four years of progressively responsible administrative experience managing projects or people in a public or business organization.
At least two years of specific experience serving adolescents or young adults involved with the legal, child welfare, or behavioral health system.
Ability to pass an Illinois Department of Corrections/Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice background check.
Ability to pass a drug screen; unauthorized drug use, including cannabis, is prohibited.
Ability to travel for work, including overnight stays as appropriate.
Ability to work overtime, including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime; evenings and weekends; and in a 24-hour on-call capacity.

Nice To Haves

Management experience within a juvenile justice secure facility or other residential setting.
Management experience in a collective bargaining environment, specifically following a labor contract while managing staff.
Experience delivering trauma-informed services to adolescents or young adults.
Knowledge of juvenile justice best practices, including community-based alternatives to incarceration, Prison Rape Elimination Act requirements, and strategies to reduce confinement.
Knowledge of behavioral health care, including adolescent brain development and trauma, crisis intervention, and individual and group skill-building modalities.
Experience with 24/7 on-call responsibilities and crisis management.

Responsibilities

Plan, administer, and direct overall facility operations and program activities.
Serve as a full-line supervisor.
Formulate and implement institutional directives, policies, procedures, and objectives governing employee and youth activities.
Inspect facility grounds, buildings, and equipment for safety, security, sanitation, efficiency, and maintenance to ensure operational effectiveness.
Maintain required records.
Consult with court and law enforcement officials and other agencies or specialists regarding the care and custody of youth.
Perform other duties as required or assigned that are reasonably within the scope of the position.