JPD- Deputy Chief Probation Officer/RYD
Job in
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for:
Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
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Management
Program / Project Manager, Healthcare Management
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Social Work
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 57179 USD Yearly
USD
57179.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
JOB TITLE:
Deputy Chief Probation Officer
LOCATION:
1100 S Hamilton Ave
Chicago, Il 60612
GRADE: 22
SALARY: 57.179 hourly/118,932 annually
Bargaining
Unit:
Non-Union
Project Reimagine Administrator/Deputy Chief Probation Officer
Job Summary The Deputy Chief Probation Officer is a Cook County Juvenile Probation and Court Services Senior Manager with two or more levels of professional staff under his/her administrative direction or management, and who will lead multiple Secure and/or Non-Secure Center of Cares of a population of residents while overseeing the work of the staff that supports those residents. The DCPO coordinates and directs staff job activities to ensure compliance with all Cook County Juvenile Probation and Court Services objectives and regulatory and operational standards.
Typical
Duties
Develops, approves, and monitors work schedules of all assigned unit staff to ensure accountability within the assigned Unit.Monitor and ensure appropriate staff-to-youth ratios and adequate coverage across all shifts, including holidays and weekends.Manage the daily operations of a 24/7/365 shelter for youth ages 10–17, ensuring safety, supervision, and compliance with licensing and regulatory standards.Oversee intake, assessment, and discharge procedures in coordination with juvenile justice, law enforcement, and child welfare agencies.Initiates Quality of Life reviews of all Unit programs/services to promote accountability of required conditions of confinement, resident scheduling, record keeping/documentation, etc.Provides critical analysis of site activities to the Director/Chief Probation Officer related to incidents, resident rule violations, resident grievances, use of behavior management continuum, etc. and to identify trends and characteristics and to adjust where appropriate.Develop and enforce policies and procedures to guide shelter activities, staffing, and youth care practices.Develops methods to advance the effective and efficient communication of policy and promotes feedback and analysis from assigned staff that promotes collaborative decision making and problem-solving process.Respond to critical incidents, youth crises, and emergencies, ensuring appropriate documentation and follow-up.Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate shelter staff, including shift supervisors, youth care workers, and case managers.Provide regular supervision, coaching, and performance management to support staff development and retention.Coordinate ongoing staff training on trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, de-escalation, and youth development.Ensure youth receive appropriate services including education, mental and physical healthcare, recreation, counseling, and life skills development.Monitor youth progress and collaborate with case managers to support individualized care and service plans.Maintain a structured and therapeutic environment, promoting positive behavior and personal growth.Serve as the primary point of contact between the shelter and the juvenile detention center.Coordinate the delivery of in-center programs by external community agencies (e.g., education, mentoring, substance use counseling).Facilitate continuity of care by linking detained youth with community-based services upon their release.Collaborate with detention staff and program partners to identify needs, fill service gaps, and promote positive youth outcomes.Build and maintain partnerships with local service providers, school districts, behavioral health agencies, and juvenile justice stakeholders.Represent the shelter in interagency meetings, juvenile justice collaborations, and community forums.Advocate for youth and shelter needs with internal leadership and external partners.Manage shelter budgets, approve purchases, and ensure efficient use of resources.Oversee data collection, program evaluation, and compliance reporting for funders and regulatory agencies.Prepare reports, analyze trends, and make recommendations to improve service delivery and outcomes.Leads by example and establishes an environment that promotes Professionalism Accountability Communication Teamwork.Completes an approved 80-hour course of…
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