STAFF DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST I - Aftercare
Apply NowCompany: State of Illinois
Location: Springfield, IL 62704
Description:
Agency: Department of Juvenile Justice
Class Title: STAFF DEVELOPMENT SPEC I - 41771
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Opening Date: 2/28/2025
Closing Date/Time: 03/14/2025
Salary: Anticipated starting salary is $5,703/month (Step 1c); CBA Applies; Full Range $5,703-8,170
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC062
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Posting Identification Number 44211
Staff Development Specialist I
Why Work for Illinois?
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you're helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you're part of something bigger-something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
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:
The Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice Professional Development and Training division is looking to hire a Staff Development Specialist (SDS) to predominantly serve aftercare. This SDS will provide initial oversight of all aftercare trainings and play a principal role in the development of the Aftercare training curriculum for both new and existing staff, and at times serve as a trainer. This position will be a leader in efforts to align training with a trauma informed perspective and work to facilitate related changes in training content and approach. This SDS will also have responsibility for all related logistics from scheduling to data collection and entry. While predominantly focused on aftercare this role is part of a larger training team and will be an active contributor in the on-going development and growth of the training department. For this we are looking for a candidate that has experience with training, including the use of innovative and engaging training methods and involvement in curriculum development. This candidate should bring strong organizational skills and creativity. The ideal candidate should be able to work well independently and have strong communication and leadership skills. Further, the ideal candidate will also be flexible with great interpersonal skills. IDJJ encourages all interested and qualified individuals to apply!
Essential Functions:
Minimum Qualifications:
Specialized Skills:
Preferred Qualifications: (In Order of Significance)
Conditions of Employment:
The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties listed in the job description.
About the Agency:
The mission of the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice (IDJJ) is to build youth skills and strengthen families by promoting community safety and positive youth outcomes. Over 900 staff members from across various departments-security, programming, education, mental health, and more-collaborate with the understanding that youth are physically, emotionally, and cognitively different from adults. The department provides extensive services to young people through a developmental, treatment-focused model of care that builds youth resiliency, engages families, and promotes community safety at the five youth facilities it operates across the state. IDJJ serves and houses approximately 150 youth and is responsible for approximately 500 youth on Aftercare in various Illinois' communities.
Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm
Work Location: 2715 W Monroe St Springfield, IL 62704-1323
Agency Contact: DJJ General Office
Email: DJJ.Hiring@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Public Safety; Education; Leadership & Management; Legal, Audit & Compliance
This position [DOES] contain "Specialized Skills" (as that term is used in CBAs).
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.
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:
Class Title: STAFF DEVELOPMENT SPEC I - 41771
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Opening Date: 2/28/2025
Closing Date/Time: 03/14/2025
Salary: Anticipated starting salary is $5,703/month (Step 1c); CBA Applies; Full Range $5,703-8,170
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC062
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Posting Identification Number 44211
Staff Development Specialist I
Why Work for Illinois?
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you're helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you're part of something bigger-something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
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:
The Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice Professional Development and Training division is looking to hire a Staff Development Specialist (SDS) to predominantly serve aftercare. This SDS will provide initial oversight of all aftercare trainings and play a principal role in the development of the Aftercare training curriculum for both new and existing staff, and at times serve as a trainer. This position will be a leader in efforts to align training with a trauma informed perspective and work to facilitate related changes in training content and approach. This SDS will also have responsibility for all related logistics from scheduling to data collection and entry. While predominantly focused on aftercare this role is part of a larger training team and will be an active contributor in the on-going development and growth of the training department. For this we are looking for a candidate that has experience with training, including the use of innovative and engaging training methods and involvement in curriculum development. This candidate should bring strong organizational skills and creativity. The ideal candidate should be able to work well independently and have strong communication and leadership skills. Further, the ideal candidate will also be flexible with great interpersonal skills. IDJJ encourages all interested and qualified individuals to apply!
Essential Functions:
- Participates in the development and presentation of orientation and in-service/ongoing development and training programs for Department of Juvenile Justice aftercare employees regarding all applicable training curriculums in accordance with the Office of Professional Development and Training (OPDT).
- Prepares training aids and written materials for instructional programs and assists in the applications and usages of audio and visual training aids.
- Travels to participates in professional development through OPDT, travels to instruct, present, and observe across all aftercare and Juvenile Justice training sites and facilities statewide.
- Schedules aftercare employees for annual and other in-service trainings and tracks staff needing DOC/outside training.
- Attends department head meetings and gathers information on staff training needs and report to OPDT.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college. Academic course work should include quantitative measures (introductory statistics or business mathematics or social science analytical tools), educational methods, psychology of individuals, organizational or group behavior, labor relations or equivalents.
- Requires two years of professional experience in education or a related field.
Specialized Skills:
- Requires four years of experience working in a State of Illinois Correctional Center or Juvenile Justice Center.
- Requires one year of training/teaching experience.
- Requires working knowledge of Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice administrative directives.
Preferred Qualifications: (In Order of Significance)
- Prefers four (4) years of experience working in a State of Illinois Correctional Center, Juvenile Justice Center, or a similar setting.
- Prefers one (1) year of training/teaching experience.
- Prefers one (1) year working knowledge of Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice Administrative Directives or similar rules and regulations pertaining to a correctional environment.
- Prefers two (2) years of professional experience presenting written and pictorial instructional information before employee groups of diverse social/economical/ and/or educational background.
- Prefers one (1) year of involvement in the development of curriculum utilized for training.
- Prefers one (1) year of professional experience organizing and scheduling trainings and/or equivalent events/meetings.
- Prefers at one (1) year of professional experience in a leadership role.
- Prefers one (1) year of professional experience maintaining records and/or reports
Conditions of Employment:
- Requires the ability to pass an IDOC/IDJJ background check.
- Requires ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of position held, is prohibited.
- Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties listed in the job description.
About the Agency:
The mission of the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice (IDJJ) is to build youth skills and strengthen families by promoting community safety and positive youth outcomes. Over 900 staff members from across various departments-security, programming, education, mental health, and more-collaborate with the understanding that youth are physically, emotionally, and cognitively different from adults. The department provides extensive services to young people through a developmental, treatment-focused model of care that builds youth resiliency, engages families, and promotes community safety at the five youth facilities it operates across the state. IDJJ serves and houses approximately 150 youth and is responsible for approximately 500 youth on Aftercare in various Illinois' communities.
Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm
Work Location: 2715 W Monroe St Springfield, IL 62704-1323
Agency Contact: DJJ General Office
Email: DJJ.Hiring@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Public Safety; Education; Leadership & Management; Legal, Audit & Compliance
This position [DOES] contain "Specialized Skills" (as that term is used in CBAs).
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.
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:
- donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
- systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com