What are the responsibilities and job description for the Re-Entry Care Coordinator- ICJIA (Grant Funded) position at Cook County Sheriff’s Office?
General Overview
The Re-Entry Care Coordinator, under the direction of the of the Deputy Director of the Community Resource Center, will serve as a care/case manager for Cook County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) treatment and reentry initiatives. He/she would work directly with detainees, community corrections participants, families, and community partners, within CCDOC, courts, and the community. He/she would work with community agencies to coordinate service delivery for reentry initiatives. He/she would coordinate participant care plans and referrals for those returning to the community from the Cook County Department of Corrections (CCDOC), court discharges, or those residing in the community under CCSO supervision. Linkage services for this role have a focus on housing, but may also include medical, mental health, crisis, substance use, employment, gang detachment, social security, Medicare/Medicaid, and/or criminal desistence, among other possible needs.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
- Complete needs assessments of participants to determine information relevant to housing placement in the community.
- Facilitate communication and coordination with community housing providers, including hotels, SROs, shelters, and any other facility that may be able to provide housing to Community Resource Center participants.
- Provide individualized, participant-centered, written care plans and community linkage referrals to participants.
- Support participants in the implementation of their care plan, assisting with any barriers to service delivery.
- Provide accurate information and documentation to referral agencies.
- Advocate for participants and their families as they navigate community-based reentry and treatment services.
- Work effectively with Electronic Monitoring to advocate for program participants and find appropriate housing placement, if needed.
- Work effectively with CCDOC security staff and administration, if needed.
- Coordinate with all Cook County Government partners and community-based service providers to ensure treatment and services to participants are delivered as needed.
- Work effectively as a team member and independently.
- Manage a large caseload of participants.
- Maintain participant files and documentation.
- Maintain data and referral information for reports and research purposes.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Working knowledge of the justice system and the specific needs of the justice-involved populations.
- Knowledge of mental health, substance abuse, and co-occurring assessment, treatment and referral admission criteria.
- The ability to work with incarcerated and community corrections participants in their perspective environments.
- Possess a nonjudgmental approach to working with the forensic population and their families.
- Possess critical thinking skills and the ability to develop appropriate discharge plans and/or course of action.
- Understanding of evidence-based practices and the ability to incorporate these practices in service delivery.
- Attention to detail and diligent maintenance of documentation and record keeping.
- Ability to communicate effectively (orally and written) with participants, families, partner agencies, and CCSO staff in a professional and compassionate manner.
- Ability to work effectively on a multidisciplinary team and individually.
- Maintain competencies, as related to the forensic population, cultural diversity, clinical practices, communication skills, personal development, and ethics.
- Respect for cultural diversity; and the ability to work respectfully with persons of different genders, ages, races/ethnicities, sexual orientations, sexual identities, disabilities, and SES.
- Respect for specific workplace cultural diversity concerns and appropriate conduct.
- Ability to work remotely, if needed, in a quiet and private space to protect participant confidentiality and sensitive information acquired related to job responsibilities.
- Possession of a bachelor’s degree in the social services, psychology, criminal justice, counseling, social work, or behavioral health related fields.
- Ability to work within CCDOC with the incarcerated population and in the community with community corrections clients.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Able to physically perform duties which may include walking long distances throughout the CCDOC compound.
- Ability to work any shift and schedule, including, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Master’s Degree in social work, counseling, psychology, criminal justice, or behavioral health from an accredited university.
- Working towards licensure/certification in social work, counseling, or another behavioral health specialization.
- Possession or pursuit of a CADC (certified alcohol and drug counselor) credential.
- Two (2) years’ experience working within corrections or with the justice-involved population.
- Minimum of four (4) years of prior experience working within behavioral health services and/or social services.
- Possession of bilingual language skills.
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.
*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.*
**Note: All Internal Applicants are subject to Cook County Promotional salary rules if selected.
Benefits:
- Health Insurance Program – Health insurance coverage includes medical, dental and vision care and is available for an employee and his/her eligible dependents
- Holidays – Twelve (12) Holidays are granted in each Fiscal Year
- Sick Leave – Granted sick leave is earned and accrued at the rate of one (1) day for each month of service and may be accumulated up to one hundred and seventy-five (175) working days
- Vacation Leave – Granted Vacation leave is earned and accrued, with employees having the opportunity to accrue ten (10) days within the Fiscal Year; Vacation leave accruals increase based on an employee’s anniversary date of employment
- Personal Days – Employees earn and accrue one (1) personal day per quarter, up to a total of four (4) Personal Days per Fiscal Year
- Life Insurance – Basic term life insurance, equal to one (1) times the employees annual salary, is offered to every employee at no cost and the employee may elect to purchase supplemental coverage
- Pension Plan – Employees contribute into the Cook County Pension Fund and earn a prescribed percentage for each year of service; employees may be eligible for an annual annuity after ten (10) years of service and upon reaching a certain age based on when the employee started employment
- Deferred Compensation Program – Employees may elect to enroll in a deferred compensation plan, a tax deferred plan which may be used as a supplemental retirement option
EEO Statement
At the Cook County Sheriff’s Office, we value and embrace you. It’s our belief that diversity and inclusion is an essential component to our success as an international business. Accordingly, we are committed to provide a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. The Cook County Sheriff’s Office policy applies throughout the employment relationship—including recruitment, hiring, training, advancement, separation, and day-to-day practices. The Cook County Sheriff’s Office employment decisions will not be based on race, color and ancestry, religion, national origin, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, family or parental status, disability, medical history, genetic information, or any basis prohibited by applicable law. Employment decisions will be based on an applicant’s merit and qualifications, the position requirements, and our business needs.
INCLUSION
We welcome you—the whole you. Your background, your culture, your ethnicity, your unique experiences, your way of looking at the world. We truly believe that your individuality helps us create a diverse, inclusive and inspired workplace in which every ethnicity, nationality, religion, elder status, family structure and gender identity is embraced and valued. We also welcome your passion for making the lives of children, your co-workers, and our organization better. Because as different as we are, that’s the common theme that will always keep us moving forward together. *Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. *This position requires successful completion of post-offer tests, which may include a background check, drug screen and/or medical examination. Falsification of any information in the application process will result in disqualification, dismissal after hire, and/or placement on the Cook County Sheriff’s Office Ineligible for Rehire List for a period of two (2) or five (5) years. For current Cook County Sheriff’s employees, such falsification may result in discipline, up to and including termination, and placement on the County’s Ineligible for Rehire List for a period of two (2) or five (5) years. See Cook County Code of Ordinances, Article II, Sections 44-54 Unlawful Practices Relating to Employees and Employment - Penalty, 44-56 Political Discrimination; Cook County Employment Plan, Section V.N. Pre-Interview License and Certification Verification; Supplemental Policy No. 2014-2.13 Ineligible for Rehire List; and Cook County Personnel Rules 3.3(b) (7) (8) (18).
THE COOK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER NOTE:
As an internal candidate, should you be offered the position, salary allocations shall abide by the Cook County Personnel Rules. “The Cook County Sheriff’s Office hiring process is governed by the Sheriffs Employment Action Manual (SEAM) which prohibits employment actions from being influenced by any Political Reasons or Factors for Non-Exempt Positions. The advertisement of this position by any individual does not constitute an offer or promise of employment, promotion, or any other employment action and shall not influence the Cook County Sheriff’s Office hiring decision. Cook County Sheriff’s officials and employees who become aware of or receive a complaint that involves an allegation of Political Reasons or Factors being considered in the hiring process of Non-Exempt positions are obligated to refer the complaint to the Cook County Compliance Officer. If the Cook County Compliance Officer sustains allegations of Political Reasons or Factors being considered, the Cook County Sheriff’s Office will disqualify the Applicant or Candidate from consideration for employment and disciplinary action will be imposed on any involved Cook County employees, if applicable.”
Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
In accordance with the Cook County Sheriff’s Office’s duty to provide and maintain a workplace reasonably free from known or recognized hazards, it adopts this mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy to better safeguard the health of Sheriff’s Office members and their families, visitors who spend time in Sheriff’s Office facilities, and the community at large from the risks associated with COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2). This policy complies with applicable state and federal laws and is based on relevant public health guidance. All Sheriff’s Office members, both existing and new, shall be required to be immunized against COVID-19.
