Juvenile Detention Specialist (Youth Counselor)

RESPONSIBLE TO: Supervisors

RESPONSIBLE FOR: Supervising at risk youth held in Detention for the safety and security of both the youth and community.

The workweek is based on a calendar week, starting on Sunday and ending on Saturday. The Kane County Juvenile Justice Center is a 24-7 facility and has varied shifts including a midnight shift. Shifts could include working days, evenings, overnights, weekends and holidays.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor of Arts or Science Degree

GENERAL EMPLOYMENT

QUALIFICATIONS: In addition to the minimum qualifications, the successful applicant will have demonstrated ability in following skills:

• Oral Communication Skills
• Problem Analysis
• Planning/Organizing
• Decisiveness
• Oral Fact Finding
• Bilingual, English/Spanish Language Skills Preferred

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS: Applicants will be subject to a criminal history background check before an offer of employment is made. A Hiring List of potential candidates will be compiled and kept for 5 months.

STARTING DATE: To Be Determined

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until positions are filled