Senior Juvenile Counselor - First Shift

General Description

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.

Hours of Work

• The position requires shift work consisting of working weekends, holidays, evenings, nights, and overtime.

Essential Functions

• All duties as delineated in the Juvenile Counselor Job Description apply.

• 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.

May be responsible for:

• Training/mentoring/coaching team members

• Training and working in Central Control

• Completing intakes

Knowledge Skills Abilities and Education Required

• May be responsible for:

• Training/mentoring/coaching team members

• Training and working in Central Control

• Completing intakes

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• 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.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

• 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.

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

Other Qualifications

• Must be a United States citizen.

• Must be resident of Illinois.

• Must possess a valid driver's license.

• Must pass a background check.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to restrain juveniles once properly trained.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

• May involve long periods sitting and driving in a car.

Supplemental Information

Lake County offers a competitive salary and benefit package. Visit our

Prospective Employee page to get additional information on why you should work for Lake County!

Any offer of employment is contingent uponthe successful completion of a background screening, drug and alcohol testing and may include a pre-employment medical exam.Only employees who have completed the probationary period are eligible for a transfer or promotion.

Lake County is committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.