Youth Counselor/Detention Worker

Kane County Juvenile Justice Center

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• courtservices.countyofkane.org/Pages/Juvenile-Justice-Center.aspx

Phone:

• 630-406-7469

Email:

• stehlinkimberly@co.kane.il.us

Application Deadline:

• Until Filled

Salary:

• $45,282

Position Details

DEPARTMENT:

Kane County Juvenile Justice Center

TITLE:

Youth Counselor/Detention Worker

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. Shifts 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 PROCESS:

Apply on the Kane County Website:

www.countyofkane.org

Submit Kane County application, cover letter, resume, and pre-interview questionnaire.

Any questions contact:

Kerri Brummel, Administrative Assistant

Kane County Judicial Center

37W777 IL Route 38, Suite 150

St. Charles, Illinois 60175-7532

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