SSD - Casework Officer

SOCIAL SERVICE DEPARTMENT

CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY

JOB DESCRIPTION

DIVISION: SWORN STAFF | GRADE: PS1 + PSB | SALARY: $67,308 | UNION: AFSCME LOCAL 3696 |

REPORTS TO:

CASEWORK OFFICER SUPERVISOR

Pretrial Casework Officer

The general function of the Pretrial Casework Officer is to gather information using the Public Safety Assessment tool to assist the court in making decisions regarding conditions of pretrial release of offenders during initial court appearances. This position is established in all five municipal districts as well as the Domestic Violence Court and the Leighton Criminal Courts building. Staff in this position will be required to work all weekends and holidays with two off days during the week.

SSD Casework Officer

The general functions of the SSD Casework Officer are to manage post‑conviction offenders via the implementation of individual supervision plans and to provide specialized intervention. Individuals are sentenced or ordered to the department by the courts for a variety of offenses encompassing a multitude of felony, misdemeanor, traffic and ordinance offenses.

• Domestic Violence/Family Violence
• Diversified
• Interstate/Intrastate Compact
• DUI Intensive/Enhanced DUI/DUI Intensive Female
• DUI Evaluator
• Domestic Violence Group Facilitator
• Community Service Placement & Resource Coordinator
• Intake/Court Liaison
• Restorative Justice
• Post Release (Pre‑Trial)
• Victim Advocate
• GPS Liaison
• Sex Offender

• Perform job duties in adherence with department policy, practice, and procedure.
• Adhere to department standards of confidentiality, professionalism, and Code of Conduct of Sworn Officers.
• Conduct criminal arrest history checks via LEADS and other available management information systems in accordance with policy.
• Implement supervision plans, action steps, and determine the type and frequency of reporting (i.e., individual and group).
• Conduct intake interviews as per Department guidelines with offenders for placement within the Department’s programs.
• Advise the court regarding offender compliance, non‑compliance, and other matters per Department guidelines, through the completion of all court related correspondence.
• Monitor caseloads through the department’s case management systems (cFive, ICOTS, UCCI, etc.).
• Will be required to appear in court on behalf of the Department.
• Participate in scheduled group or individual case management supervision.
• Attend required trainings, including but not limited to the 40‑hour Domestic Violence training and Illinois Mandated Reporter Training.
• Perform all duties associated with the casework assignment, as follows:
  • Pretrial Casework Officer
  • Caseload Casework Officer

• Obtain a daily listing of all misdemeanor offenders appearing in court for initial appearance and/or detention hearings.
• Conduct risk assessments (PSA) and the domestic violence screening instrument (DVSI) to present to the court for initial court appearances and detention hearings.
• Conduct criminal arrest history checks via LEADS and other available management information systems in accordance with policy.
• Conduct regularly scheduled meetings with clients to address the conditions of pretrial release, conduct criminal record checks; remind clients of scheduled court dates and provide the court with status reports regarding the client’s compliance with conditions of release.

• Conduct thorough offender criminogenic need assessments, make requisite referrals for programming, and provide rigorous caseload management.
• Build and maintain collaborative professional relationships with service providers to monitor and support the offender’s behavior change and court‑order compliance.
• Build and maintain collaborative, professional relationships with the judiciary to effectively meet the needs of the court and offenders.
• Will be required to conduct field contacts with offenders in accordance with the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts contact standards.
• Will be required to complete drug testing as ordered by the court.

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