ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF PROGRAMS

State-of-Illinois; Lincoln (IL); On-site; USD 9,500 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Dental Insurance

Pension Plan

Paid parental leave

Pre-tax benefits

Sick Days

Vacation Days

Personal Days

Paid holidays

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

The Assistant Superintendent of Programs at the State of Illinois' Department of Juvenile Justice in Lincoln seeks a dynamic leader to oversee program operations, supervise program managers, staff, and nurses, and implement new methods to improve efficiency.

Requires a bachelor’s or advanced degree in criminal justice, education, psychology, or related field, plus four years admin experience and two years direct work with justice-involved youth; benefits and overtime apply.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in criminal justice, education, psychology, social work, or closely related social science.
• Four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience managing projects or people.
• Two (2) years of specific experience serving adolescents or young adults involved with legal, child welfare, or behavioral health systems.

Responsibilities

• Initiates and implements new methods to enhance program efficiencies.
• Monitors daily facility operations and assists in establishing institution policies.
• Supervises program managers, staff, and nurses; attends admin staff meetings.

Education

Bachelor's degree or advanced degree in criminal justice, education, psychology, social work, or closely related social science

Job description

We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

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To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under My Documents → Additional Documents section for each application.

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Sponsorship for Employment

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Disclosure of Salary Information

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Job Requisition ID:58164
Opening Date: 08/11/2026
Closing Date: 08/25/2026
Agency: Department of Juvenile Justice
Class Title:SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMIN (40070)
Skill Option:Law Enforcement/Correctional
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $9,495.00 to $11,495.00 (Full Ranfe: $9,495.00 to $16,413.00)
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Logan
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:None
Merit Comp Code:Excluded - Subject to Paragraph (1), (2), (3), or (6) of Section 4d of the Personnel Code

A resume is highly encouraged to evaluate your qualifications and skills as part of your application. Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application if you decide to provide one.

ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF PROGRAMS (LINCOLN)

Job Posting: 58164

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 Assistant Superintendent of Programs is responsible for initiating and implementing new methods andprocedures to enhance the efficiencies of programs for their facility.The incumbent in this position monitors the daily functions of the facility to ensure orderly operations of Program areas and acts as Chief Administrative Officer in the absence of the Superintendent. This role is critical to the success of the facility and supervises a team of program managers, staff, and nurses. This position would be an excellent fit for someone with a passion for criminal justice reform and rehabilitation. The Department of Juvenile Justice welcomes applicants who are looking for a dynamic opportunity with a purpose to apply!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Serves as Assistant Superintendent of Programs.
• Serves as full-line supervisor.
• Reviews data to assist and confer with the Superintendent in establishing overall institution policies, facility budget preparation.
• Monitors special programs.
• Attends administrative staff meetings and conferences.
• 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 a bachelor’s degree or advanced degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in criminal justice, education, psychology, social work, or a closely related social science.
• Requires prior experience equivalent to four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience managing projects or people in a public or business organization with two (2) years of specific experience serving adolescents or young adults who are involved with the legal, child welfare, or behavioral health system.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prefers management experience within a juvenile justice secure facility or other residential setting.
• Prefers management experience in a collective bargaining environment, specifically following a labor contract while managing staff.
• Prefers experience delivering trauma-informed services to adolescents or young adults.
• Prefers knowledge of juvenile justice best practices including community-based alternatives to incarceration, Prison Rape Elimination Act requirements, and strategies to reduce confinement.
• Prefers knowledge of behavioral health care including adolescent brain development and trauma, crisis intervention, and individual and group skill-building modalities.
• Prefers experience with 24/7 on-call and management of crises.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Requires the ability to pass an IDOC/IDJJ background check.
• Requires ability to pass an IDJJ/IDOC drug screen.
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
• Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This requires the ability to work evenings and weekends. This also requires the ability to work in a 24-hour ‘on call’ capacity.
• Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and training to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties.
• Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.
• This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in this description.

BENEIFITS

The Department of Juvenile Justice offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Paid parental leave
• Pre-tax benefits programs including but not limited to: Deferred Compensation, Medical, Daycare, etc.
• Employees earn twelve (12) paid Sick Days annually
• New Employees earn ten (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to twenty-five (25) paid Vacation Days annually (based on years of service)
• Employees earn three (3) paid Personal Days annually (pro-rated based on start date)
• Thirteen-Fourteen (13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date)
• Flexible work schedules in many program areas (remote workmaybe an option for certain positions)

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: 08:00am to 04:00pm (Monday-Friday)
Headquarter Location: 861 S State St, Lincoln, Illinois, 62656
Work County: Logan
Agency Contact: Human Resources
Email: [e-mail]
Posting Group: Leadership & Management; Health Services; Public Safety

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