Victim Specialist IV

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Job Title: Victim Specialist IV (#427)/Schedule C – 8 Positions

Reports to
:

Victim Witness Administrative Supervisor

Level: Entry

Grade/Step
: 14

Location: Various locations including but not limited to 2650 S California and 555 W Harrison. Specific placement will be discussed during the interview process, but anyone hired for the role will be expected to commute to regularly to various locations around Cook County.

Bureau:
Administrative Services

Division/Unit: Victim Witness/Domestic Violence

Final date to receive applications: January 15, 2026

Note:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without a permit.
The Cook County State's Attorney's Office does not sponsor H1-B work visa petitions.

Working Environment
:

Hours:

Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

In compliance with state and national statutes governing victims’ rights, the Victim Specialist will provide victims with services under four broad categories of:
Information/Education, Emotional Support, Safety and Concrete Services. Promotes the program, engages in community outreach and assists in the identification of community resources.

Light Work:
The position requires the ability to stand or walk frequently, often for extended periods. You may need to lift, carry, push, or pull objects weighing up to 20 pounds regularly, and occasionally heavier items. The job may also involve a significant amount of walking or standing relative to sedentary roles.

• Develop partnerships/Network with community organizations.
• Speak to community and civic organizations about underserved victim populations and the criminal court system in relation to the State’s Attorney’s Office
• Develop and implement training materials for internal and external partners surrounding underserved populations.
• Serve as a liaison between the victims, witnesses, and other personnel of the State’s Attorney’s Office
• Provide victim services falling under the broad categories of:
  Information/Education,…