OCJ- Redeploy Juvenile Project Coordinator​/Court Coordinator

Office of the Chief Judge – Circuit Court of Cook County

Job Title:

Redeploy Juvenile Project Coordinator/Court Coordinator

Salary: $75,704 – Grade 19, Non-union

The Redeploy Juvenile Project Coordinator is an employee of the Circuit Court of Cook County and reports directly to the Case Coordination Manager. They act as a liaison between the Court, the Juvenile Redeploy Program and its stakeholders, and are available to work at any juvenile courtrooms throughout Cook County.

• Be available to the Court and parties to provide advice, answer questions, and educate on the Juvenile Redeploy model.
• Work a flexible schedule as assigned by the manager.
• Receive Redeploy referrals from judges and parties for intake, either in person or via the cFive case management system.
• Assess youth’s risk and needs using provided instruments.
• Transmit Redeploy referrals to appropriate agencies for intake.
• Monitor and track all Redeploy referrals, maintaining up-to-date information for the Court, the Director of Juvenile Redeploy Services, and for evaluation purposes.
• Communicate with Redeploy staff weekly for up-to-date information on referrals, including intake and active cases.
• Utilize county and state case management systems for data input, note entry, data extraction and report production.
• Visit Redeploy offices and conduct evaluations to ensure quality services are provided.
• Participate in wrap‑around staffings of Redeploy youth.
• Maintain data on Redeploy participants as required.
• Participate in meetings regarding Redeploy participants and duties.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to host meetings describing Redeploy services and protocols.
• Participate in regular staffings of Redeploy youth to determine level transitions, address issues, determine eligibility, and complete services.
• Attend regular staffings with the Case Coordination Manager regarding assigned cases.
• Represent the Circuit Court with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the public.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Director of Juvenile Redeploy Services and the Case Coordination Manager.

A bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, social work, psychology, or related field. A master’s degree is preferred but not required. Experience working with the Court or in the juvenile justice field.

• Knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of the juvenile justice system, including institutional, outpatient, and related child development and family dynamics programs.
• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders in the development and implementation of service delivery programs.
• Principles and practices of social service delivery, including crisis intervention, particularly in relation to children, youth, and families.
• Computer application skills related to the job.
• Valid driver’s license and working vehicle for travel to multiple job sites.
• Techniques for engaging various individuals from diverse socio‑economic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, both in person and over the phone, often in confrontational or strained situations.
• Principles and techniques of making effective oral presentations.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Ability to perform all duties described above.

This position requires a pre‑employment drug screening and criminal background check. Applicants are advised that as a drug‑free workplace the use of medical or recreational marijuana is prohibited and will disqualify a candidate. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all required screening criteria.

The Office of the Chief Judge is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Office of the Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County to provide equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants. No person is to be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability or sexual orientation.