OCJ - Project Coordinator - Juvenile Redeploy Services

Project Coordinator - Juvenile Redeploy Services

A Redeploy Juvenile Project Coordinator is an employee of the Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County and reports directly to the Director of Juvenile Redeploy Services. A coordinator functions as the liaison between the Court, the Juvenile Redeploy Program, and the program's stakeholders. The Redeploy Juvenile Court Coordinator will be available to work at any of the juvenile courtrooms throughout Cook County.

The Redeploy Juvenile Project 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;
• Assesses 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 sites weekly for up to date information on referrals including intake case and active cases;
• Utilizes case management systems for purposes including data input, inputting notes, extracting data and producing reports;
• Visits Redeploy sites and conducts evaluations to ensure quality services are being provided;
• Participates in wrap-around staffings of Redeploy youth and provide technical assistance to Redeploy sites;
• Maintains data on Redeploy sites and participants as required;
• Participates in meetings regarding Redeploy participants and duties;
• Coordinates with stakeholders to host meetings to describe Redeploy services and protocols;
• Participates in regular staffings of Redeploy youth to determine level transitions, eligibility, and completion of services and to address issues as warranted;
• Participates in regular staffings with the Director of Juvenile Redeploy Services regarding 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.

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.

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 preferred.

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;
• Principles and practices of social service delivery, including crisis intervention, particularly in relation to children, youth and families;
• 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 with multiple stakeholders in the development and implementation of service delivery programs;
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team;
• Ability to utilize computer applications related to the work;
• Valid driver's license and working vehicle for travel to multiple job sites

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. Ability to to walk for short distances and climb stairs.
4. Ability to travel throughout Cook County.
5. Ability to intermittently twist to reach equipment and supplies.
6. Ability to sit at a desk for extended periods of time.
7. Perform simple grasping and fine manipulation.
8. Ability to use a telephone and computer keyboard on a daily basis.

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

The Circuit Court of Cook County 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. Revised: August, 2025.