Community Practice Coordinator, Early Childhood Court Team

Community Practice Coordinator, Early Childhood Court Team (4263)

Working Position Title
- Community Practice Coordinator, Early Childhood Court Team (4263)

Classification
- Coordinator

Position Number -

Employee Class
- Staff

Full-Time/Part Time
- Full-Time

FTE - 1.00

Position Status
- Regular

FLSA
- Exempt

Job code - 1240

SPS
03

Union Representation
- Non-Union

Unit/Department
- Psychology

College/Unit
- College of LA&S Dean

Division
- Academic Division

Location - PM 409

Link to Department Website or Custom Search Page - https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..shtml

Overview
- With approximately 16,000 students, NIU is one of the largest public universities in the state of Illinois. The Department of Psychology is committed to building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all students, staff, and faculty. NIU's geographical reach extends beyond its main DeKalb campus to satellite campuses in Naperville, Rockford, Hoffman Estates, and Chicago as well as to students online.

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services contracts with the Department of Psychology employs 97 staff across the state of Illinois and is committed to enhancing outcomes for the children and families served.

The Early Childhood Court Team (ECCT) Community Practice Coordinator (CPC) working with families involved with Cook County Juvenile Court is a full-time salaried position with full benefits. Under a Contract with the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (IDCFS), the Community Practice Coordinator works in collaboration with judicial and child welfare agencies, community partners, and stakeholders to plan, implement, manage, and support the evaluation of the local Safe Babies Court Team (SBCT).

The goal is to effect system and practice change; the CPC is a champion for the voice of infants and toddlers and a support for family engagement for parents participating in Early Childhood Court Teams. The CPC utilizes coaching strategies and techniques to ensure family-centered, trauma and developmentally informed case management practices. NIU is looking for individuals with a master's degree in social work, child development, or related field.

Three (3) years of work experience in infant/early childhood development or infant/young children's mental health, or case management, or related field. Demonstrated experience with systems change and/or community collaboration. (

Note:

master's degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year of work experience.) This is not an academic position on the NIU campus. This is a hybrid position, some travel is necessary and staff must have access to transportation. This is a position working with families involved with the Cook County Juvenile Court System.

Anticipated Appointment Start Date - 01/01/2027

Percent of Staff Year - 1.00

Standard Hours Per Week - 37.50

Working Hours - 8:30 am to 5:00 PM, one-hour lunch

Salary - $70,000.08 annually; NIU offers a robust benefits package.

Hourly or Semi-monthly Pay Rate/Range - $2,916.67 semi-monthly

Earn Type
- Salary

Application Procedure
- For full consideration, please visit  to submit the following materials by 10/28/2026:
Required Documents:
Cover Letter – Please include your interest in employment with NIU and how your previous experiences position you for success in the role for which you are applying. Current Resume List of Three Professional References Unofficial Transcripts (official transcripts will be required within 30 days of start date) Applications submitted after 10/28/2026 are welcomed but will be considered as needed.

Special Instructions

Quick Link to Applicant - /97694

Is Background Check Required? - Yes

EEO Statement Summary
- In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, disability (physical and mental), marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender (identity and expression), political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action.

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