OCJ- Redeploy Juvenile Project Coordinator/Court Coordinator

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 function as the liaison between the Court; the Juvenile Redeploy Program and its stakeholders.  The Redeploy Juvenile Court Coordinator will be available to work at any of the juvenile courtrooms throughout the County of Cook.

The Redeploy Juvenile Project Coordinator/Court Coordinator:

• Is available to the Court and the parties to provide advice, answer questions and educate on the Juvenile Redeploy model. 
• Works a flexible schedule as assigned by their manager
• Receives Redeploy referrals from the Judges and parties for intake.  These referrals may be received in person and through the cFive case management system.
• Assess youth’s risk and need using provided instruments when needed.
• Transmits Redeploy referrals to appropriate Redeploy agencies for intake
• Monitors and tracks all Redeploy referrals and maintains up to date information for the Court; the Director of Juvenile Redeploy Services and for evaluation purposes.
• Communicates with Redeploy staff weekly for up to date information on referrals including intake case and active cases
• Utilizes case management systems provided by the County and State to include: data input, inputting notes, extracting data and producing reports.
• Visits Redeploy offices and conducts evaluations to ensure quality services are being 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 to describe Redeploy services and protocols
• Participate in regular staffings of Redeploy youth to determine level transitions; address issues; determine eligibility; and completion of services

• Participate in regular staffings with the Case Coordination Manager regarding their assigned cases
• Represents the Circuit Court with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the public;
• Performs such other duties as may be assigned by the Director of Juvenile Redeploy Services and the Case Coordination Manager.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, social work, psychology or related field. Master’s degree preferred but not required. Experience working with the Court or in the juvenile justice field.
Required Knowledge and Skills Knowledge of: and ability to implement

• • Theories, principles practices of the juvenile justice system, including institutional, out-patient 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 applications related to the work.
  • Valid driver’s license and working vehicle for travel to multiple job sites
  • Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, in person and over the telephone, often where relations may be confrontational or strained.
  • Principles and techniques of making effective oral presentations. Ability to:
  • Work collaboratively as part of a team
  • Perform all duties described above

Physical Requirements:
 

1. Lift and carry items weighing up to 20 pounds.
2. Be available to work in-person 100% of the scheduled work week.
3. Be able to walk for short distances and climb stairs.
4. Be able to travel throughout Cook County
5. Ability to intermittently twist to reach equipment and supplies.
6. Be able to sit at a desk for extended periods of time.
7. Perform simple grasping and fine manipulation.
8. Be able to use a telephone and computer keyboard on a daily basis.

The duties listed are not set forth for the purpose of limiting the assignment of work.  They are not to be construed as a complete list of the duties to be performed under the job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee’s line of work.

This position requires a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check.  Applicants are advised that 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.

Please apply by filling out the application at our Career 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

The Circuit Court of Cook County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

June 2026