JTDC - Administrative Analyst II - Advocate and Compliance Analyst

JOB TITLE:

ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST II - ADVOCATE AND COMPLIANCE ANALSYT

DIVISION: RESIDENT ADVOCACY AND QUALITY OF LIFE

LOCATION:

JUVENILE TEMPORARY DETENTION CENTER, 1100 S HAMILTON, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60612

UNION: UNION-AFSCME 3696

GRADE: 19

SALARY: $87,641 ANNUALLY

The Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center (JTDC) provides safe and temporary housing for youth ages 10 – 18 with pending legal action in the Cook County Courts. The JTDC is dedicated to providing its youth with leadership, structured care, and supervision through a balanced approach of creative programming and services that teach responsibility, accountability, and sensitivity. Each member of the JTDC staff is actively encouraged and supported in pursuit of creative participation, personal well-being, and professional development.

As the largest juvenile detention center in the nation, the facility contains five major departments and various offices consisting of 600+ employees who serve an average daily population of 280+ residents.

The Administrative Analyst II works within the Division for Resident Advocacy & Quality of Life. The position's primary responsibility is to perform complex data analysis, reporting and conduct due process hearing for JTDC residents.

• Performs quality assurance functions relative to performance-based standards, national standards, federal mandates, and state standards.
• Monitors and reports the status of compliance with Illinois Juvenile Detention Standards (IJDS) and prepares audit materials for the annual inspection.
• Conducts due process hearings for residents charged with rule violation reports in accordance with policy and procedure, juvenile rights (advocates), and federal mandates.
• Renders judgments, documents rationale, and utilizes a continuum of alternative sanctions that include principles of a balanced and restorative process.
• Develops and utilizes alternative sanctions to confinement.
• Identifies and reports issues regarding the timely submission and scheduling of rule violation hearings.
• Attends court and provides testimony as required.
• Monitors and reports trends concerning non-compliance for further action.
• Communicates effectively with supervisor regarding due process trends, issues, or problems.
• Attends ECRC and DPRC committee meetings.
• Monitors and reports on the performance of assigned JTDC Departments, Centers, and Divisions on specific identified goals, objectives and outcome measures.
• Serves as an advocate for JTDC residents as it relates to their juvenile rights, progress, placement options, family needs issues, and disciplinary hearings.
• Monitors and reports employee compliance with JTDC policies and procedures.
• Prepares and submits quarterly status reports to the Deputy Executive Director of RAQL.
• Participates in and/or facilitates JTDC meetings and work groups as assigned.
• Assists with monthly inspection for safety, sanitation and health to ensure compliance with Health Department regulation.
• Conducts and documents monthly facility inspections as assigned.
• Maintains awareness of applicable standards, statutes, and case law that may impact the operation of juvenile detention facilities.
• Reviews JTDC Incident Reports for areas of concern and compliance.
• Provides support in developing, maintaining, and reviewing policies and procedures governing the operation of the facility.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Psychology, Social Work, or related social service field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the field of juvenile justice, criminal justice, social services or human services.
• Knowledge of professional standards in relation to the operation of juvenile and correctional facilities.
• Experience implementing quality assurance programs in the public or private sector preferred.
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