What are the responsibilities and job description for the PREA Assessment Specialist position at Cook County Sheriff’s Office?
General Overview
This position is responsible for administering a Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) intake screening and a PREA follow-up screening with individuals in custody to determine the risk of victimization and / or the risk of abusiveness.If an individual in custody (IIC) has the requisite score in the assessment, further follow-up is required as it relates to housing of the individuals in custody.
The PREA Assessment Specialist assists the PREA Compliance Officer and the PREA Coordinator in completing the required PREA assessment upon intake within 72 hours of their arrival and again within 30 days of the IIC being detained.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
Administer the PREA intake and follow-up screening with individuals in custody.
Assess the need for special housing based on their requisite score and advises the PREA Compliance Officer and / or the PREA Coordinator.
Complete a criminal history check in CLEAR to identify the IIC’s pending criminal charges and / or past convictions.
Complete a check of internal system (Cook County Offender Management System - CCOMS) to determine if the individual in custody has any incidents or discipline.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Easily develops rapport with individuals in custody.
Working knowledge of trauma victims and their behavior.
Skill in recognizing mental illness and developmental disabilities.
Knowledge of the LGBTQI population.
Ability to quickly assess vulnerability and aggressiveness.
Knowledge of basic methods of social work, insight into individual and group behavior, and familiarity with state criminal codes and procedures.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in Criminal Justice, Public Policy, Social Work or related field.
One (1) year of professional work experience in a social service agency, criminal justice system, or local or state government.
Ability to work within the Cook County Department of Corrections, including the ability to work directly with the IIC population.
Ability to walk long distances or stand for extended periods of time throughout the course of the assigned shift.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
3 years of professional work experience in a social service agency, criminal justice system, or local or state government.
Knowledge of the Prison Rape Elimination Act Standards.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Experience in effectively interviewing subjects regarding information or incidents of a sensitive nature.
Possession of bilingual language skills (English / Spanish).
The duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee’s normal line of work.
- Article EE, Civilian Recruitment and Selection Process, of the Sheriff’s Employment Action Manual, applies to this employment process and can be found at the following link :
Please note that there are no remote job opportunities, all positions are located onsite .
The Cook County Sheriff’s Office prohibits all unlawful discrimination in its hiring and promotional process.
All Cook County Sheriff’s Office employees must apply on the internal employment page to be considered; the application may be accessed via the SheriffNet site.
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