OCJ - Case Manager, Restorative Justice Community Court

Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois; Riverdale (IL); On-site; USD 47,133 - 57,608; Full time

Job summary

A local judiciary organization in Riverdale, Illinois is seeking a Case Manager for the Restorative Justice Community Court. The Case Manager will support court participants and coordinate services, ensuring a positive impact on community justice. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in relevant fields, experience in casework, and strong communication skills. This full-time position offers a salary of $52,371.

Qualifications

• One year experience as a case worker, social worker or case manager.
• Desire to make a difference in the community and in people’s lives.
• Positive attitude and commitment to helping others.

Responsibilities

• Providing support and resources for the court’s participants.
• Handling case assignments, including daily follow-up with court participants.
• Coordinating treatments and services for court participants.

Skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite

Strong organizational skills

Effective written and oral communication skills

Problem-solving ability

Ability to balance competing priorities

Knowledge of restorative justice principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human services, social work, criminal justice, psychology, or related field

Job description

OCJ - Case Manager, Restorative Justice Community Court

Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois

Position: Case Manager – Restorative Justice Community Court (Full Time)

Grade: 14

Salary: $52,371

Location: Riverdale, Illinois (or surrounding areas)

The Restorative Justice Community Court (RJCC) is a criminal court located in several neighborhoods in the City of Chicago and south and west suburban Cook County. Unlike most criminal courts, the RJCC practices restorative justice, empowering the community to create solutions to repair the harm caused by crime and conflict. Success requires a robust partnership between the community and the criminal justice system in both design and implementation.

The RJCC Case Manager is a resident of the community in which the court is located and provides support services to court participants and operational support to community court team members under the direction of the RJCC Coordinator and presiding judge. The Case Manager performs casework for RJCC participants and assists them in achieving their established goals described in the Repair of Harm Agreement.

Job Responsibilities

• Providing support and resources for the court’s participants
• Handling case assignments, including daily follow‑up with court participants
• Reviewing case progress
• Coordinating treatments and services for the court’s participants
• Reporting on court participants at staff meetings and in court proceedings
• Administering and documenting the results of assessments, preparing reports, and keeping progress notes
• Providing court participants with motivation to complete the program
• Other duties as assigned by the RJCC presiding judge or the RJCC Coordinator

Minimum Qualifications & Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, social work, criminal justice, psychology, or a related field
• Appreciation for the mission and purposes of the Circuit Court of Cook County and the Restorative Justice Community Court and residency within the community served
• Knowledge of the principles of restorative justice
• One year experience as a case worker, social worker or case manager
• Desire to make a difference in the community and in people’s lives
• A positive attitude and a commitment to helping others
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, online collaborative tools, and overall computer skills/technical aptitude
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, including the ability to balance competing priorities
• Effective written and oral communication skills and problem‑solving and critical thinking ability
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse professionals and all levels of staff and provide excellent customer service/support

Additional Information

This position requires a pre‑employment drug screening and criminal background check. As a Drug‑Free Workplace, use of medical or recreational marijuana is prohibited and will disqualify a candidate from employment. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all required screening criteria.

Information concerning the benefits for this position can be found at the Circuit Court of Cook County Employment Opportunities Page.

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 for employment. No person is to be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation.