Illinois e-News Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 9, 2025

CONTACT:
Dominique Newman      
[email protected]

Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice to host job screenings

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice (IDJJ) will host employment screening events for its Juvenile Justice Specialist Intern positions. 

The positions are full-time, year-round, shift-work positions and there are job openings at the following Illinois youth centers: Chicago, Warrenville, St. Charles, Grafton, and Lincoln. The position has a starting salary of $65,004; and interested applicants must attend an upcoming required screening event to be considered. The screening dates and locations are listed below:

Phoenix Emerging Adults Career & Education (PEACE) Center at St. Charles- 3825 Campton Hills Rd., St. Charles, IL (Applicants for Chicago and Warrenville youth centers should also attend this screening.)
Monarch Youth Center- 861 S. State St., Lincoln, IL
Illinois Youth Center Pere Marquette- 17808 State Highway 100W, Grafton, IL
All screenings begin at 8 a.m. and last four to six hours. Applicants should wear comfortable attire and must complete an online application prior to arrival. A copy of the applicant’s driver’s license, birth certificate, college transcript (if applicable), and selective service number (if applicable) should be brought to the screening. Please visit idjj.illinois.gov/careers for a full list of documents needed.

Candidates must be at least 21 years of age, have a valid driver’s license, and be eligible to work in the United States. Candidates without a bachelor’s degree must have a high school diploma (or equivalent) and two or more years of experience providing direct care to youth in the form of residential care, coaching, case management, or mentoring. 

More information is available at idjj.illinois.gov/careers or by contacting Jim Crowley at [email protected].


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