POSITION: CASE MANAGER RESTORATIVE JUSTICE COMMUNITY COURT (FULL TIME) — LOCATED IN OR AROUND CICERO, ILLINOIS
GRADE: 14 | SALARY: $52,371
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: 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.
Information concerning the benefits for this position can be found at the Circuit Court of Cook County Employment Opportunities 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: October, 2025