The Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice (IDJJ) will host employment screening events for its Juvenile Justice Specialist Intern positions. The positions are full-time, year-round, shift-work positions and there are job openings at the following Illinois youth centers: Chicago, Warrenville, St. Charles, Grafton, Harrisburg, and Lincoln. The position has a starting salary of $65,004; and interested applicants must attend an upcoming required screening event to be considered. The screening dates and locations are listed below:

Phoenix Emerging Adults Career & Education (PEACE) Center at St. Charles- 3825 Campton Hills Rd., St. Charles, IL (Applicants for Chicago and Warrenville youth centers should also attend this screening.)

• February 17, 2026

• March 17, 2026

Monarch Youth Center- 861 S. State St., Lincoln, IL

• January 29, 2026

• February 19, 2026

All screenings begin at 8 a.m. and last four to six hours. Please visit idjj.illinois.gov/careers for a full list of documents needed. More information is available at idjj.illinois.gov/careers.