CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY,  
ILLINOIS
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUDGE
 JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION:   CASE MANAGER
RESTORATIVE JUSTICE COMMUNITY COURT (FULL TIME)
GRADE:        14
SALARY:      $49,878

RESTORATIVE JUSTICE COMMUNITY COURT LOCATIONS:

• AVONDALE:  3657 W. GEORGE STREET, CHICAGO
• ENGLEWOOD:  845 W. 69^TH STREET, CHICAGO
• NORTH LAWNDALE:  3605 W. FILLMORE STREET, CHICAGO
• SAUK VILLAGE:  2700 KALVERAGE DRIVE, SAUK VILLAGE, ILLINOIS  60411

 

JOB SUMMARY:

The Restorative Justice Community Court (RJCC) is a criminal court located in several neighborhoods in the City of Chicago and south suburban Cook County. Unlike most criminal courts, the RJCC practices restorative justice, which means it empowers the community to create solutions to repair the harm caused by crime and conflict. The success of this court requires a robust partnership between the community and the criminal justice system in both its 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 the RJCC’s participants and assists them in achieving their established goals and objectives described in the Repair of Harm Agreement.
 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities of the Case Manager include:
 

• 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 help 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

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.

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.

Revised: January, 2025

Salary : $49,878