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Illinois Juvenile Justice Manager

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To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under My Documents → Additional Documents section for each application.

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In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history.  Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant’s wage or salary history.  To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials.
Date:  Dec 18, 2025
Location: 

Springfield, IL, US, 62701

Job Requisition ID:  51634

Job Requisition ID: 51634 
Opening Date: 12/23/2025
Closing Date: 01/07/2026
Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015 
Skill Option: Health and Human Services 
Bilingual Option:
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $10,200 - $11,500 per month ($122,400 - $138,000 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Managerial Exclusion from RC063 Collective Bargaining Coverage
 
A resume is highly encouraged to evaluate your qualifications and skills as part of your application. Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application if you decide to provide one.

 

When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended. 
 
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No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Position Overview

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.

Essential Functions

  • 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.

Minimum Qualifications

  • 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. 

Preferred Qualifications

  • 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).

Conditions of Employment

  • Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.
  • This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.

*All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:30am - 5:00pm; 1-hour unpaid lunch
Headquarter Location: 823 E Monroe St, Springfield, Illinois, 62701

Division of Family and Community Services
Office of Community and Positive Youth Development
Bureau of Youth Intervention Servies/Juvenile Justice
Work County: Sangamon
Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Leadership & Management; Social Services
 
About the Agency:

The Illinois Department of Human Services uplifts individuals and communities across Illinois.  Our mission is to respond to the needs of all people in Illinois so they can lead healthy, safe, and enriched lives.  Our vision is the future we are shaping with dignity and the well-being for everyone in Illinois.  Our values are the principles that guide us as we work to remove systemic barriers and create lasting opportunities with Compassion, Accessibility, Responsibility, and Equity.
 
As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:
•    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) 
o    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)
For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://cms.illinois.gov/benefits/stateemployee.html
 

Revolving Door:
Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during State employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (“OEIG”) or may be subject to a fine.

 

Statement of Economic Interest:
This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.

 
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so. 
State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. 
Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.  If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.
If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.
State employees should include temporary assignment in the application profile. Temporary assignment verification forms can be uploaded to the Additional Documents section.
 
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
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•    systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com


Nearest Major Market: Springfield

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