Job Requisition ID: 59478
Opening Date: 10/14/2026
Closing Date: 10/29/2026
Agency: Department of Juvenile Justice
Class Title: JUV JUSTICE SCHOOL COUNSELOR (21970)
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated starting salary $6,652/month; Full Range $6,652 - $10,645/month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC063 Professional Employees, Educators,Juvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinators,and Physicians AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:
Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: 1 to 5 Days per week in office, depending on operational needs
Headquarter Location: 861 S State St, Lincoln, Illinois, 62656
Work County: Logan
Agency Contact: DJJ.HumanResources@Illinois.gov
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
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Position Overview:
The Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice (IDJJ) is seeking a motivated candidate to serve as the Juvenile Justice School Counselor for the school located at the Illinois Youth Center located in Lincoln Illinois. The ideal candidate for this role will possess previous experience with career guidance and instruction, verifying students meet all requirements for admission to a college/university, trade school, or job readiness program, assisting students with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form, and guiding students through the college application process. In this position, the incumbent will collaborate with School Principals, School Counselors, and other support staff, enroll youth into career pathway courses, and plan, organize, and/or facilitates college and career experiential learning activities. If this sounds like an opportunity that would fit into your career path, then click the apply button to get started. We encourage all interested and qualified individuals to apply!