JUVENILE JUSTICE SCHOOL COUNSELOR

State of Illinois; Lincoln (IL); On-site; USD 891,000 - 1,426,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice (IDJJ) at the Lincoln Youth Center in Lincoln, Illinois, seeks a motivated Juvenile Justice School Counselor to guide students through career planning, college and career readiness, and admissions processes. This role supports students in meeting admission requirements for college, trade schools, or job programs.

The candidate should assist with FAFSA and financial aid, and will work in a salaried, in-office capacity with a hybrid schedule as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience with career guidance and instruction.
• Assisting FAFSA and college application process.

Responsibilities

• Guide students through college applications and financial aid.
• Verify admission requirements for college/university, trade school, or job readiness programs.

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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.

Any questions on Reasonable Accommodations can be directed to Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at [e-mail] or call [phone] for further information and to request or discuss an accommodation.

Sponsorship for Employment

The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status), nor is the State able to provide extensions of optional practical training (OPT) under the STEM-designated degree program for F-1 students. To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history. Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant’s wage or salary history. To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials.

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: [e-mail]

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.

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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 (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