Domestic Violence Multidisciplinary Team Coordinator

Cook County State's Attorney Office • Chicago, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Coordinate Domestic Violence MDT project, including services provided via multi-disciplinary team approach as well as facilitate communication between SAO, social service providers, law enforcement, probation, and community members. Analyze statistical data and establish data collection plan. Manage the day-to-day operations of the MDT, including (but not limited to) planning, coordination, and communication of steering committee and special events.

Requirements

• The candidate must hold a bachelor’s degree in a relevant program (sociology, psychology, women’s studies or related field).
• The candidate must be an empathetic listener with knowledge of the rights of victims as defined by state and national law.
• Must have excellent grammar, organizational and communication skills.
• The candidate must be able to work flexible hours.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word applications.
• The candidate must be versed in writing orders of protection and have at least 1yrs working experience with Domestic Violence cases.
• Candidate must have three years’ experience working with victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence or stalking as well as be forty-hour trained in domestic violence or sexual assault and have ability to demonstrate cultural competency.
• Candidate must be able to work independently, have the ability to multi-task, and be able to travel to various locations as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of CCSAO databases and/or ability to learn is important.
• Bilingual Proficiency (especially Spanish, Polish, Arabic).
• Knowledge of immigration law and relief issues preferred.
• Prior grant compliance and monitoring experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all activities related to the Domestic Violence MDT project
• Collect and maintain statistics including but not limited to specific grant outcome reporting measurements
• Maintain minutes, correspondence with current and potential new members, and regular updates to steering committee
• Communicate regularly with all partners, including personnel at the highest level of each partner agency
• Serve as support and liasion to all MDT partners, including the Chicago Police Department, Family Rescue, Lifespan, and Cook County Adult Probation
• Manage program contracts, ensuring that deadlines are met
• Set up and facilitate all meetings and all communication between members and follow up with action items to ensure completion prior to next meeting
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end reports regarding program activity, as required.
• Assist with creation and development of program marketing including social media communication, blog posts, and program summaries for fundraising purposes
• Oversee planning and implementation of cross training in which members of each steering committee agency become exposed to the basic policies and practices of the other core team agencies
• Oversee planning and implementation of formal training needs for all steering committee and MDT members
• Provide support to monthly case reviews as led by prosecutor, ensuring that identified trends and practices are communicated to the DV steering committee.
• Coordinate and delegate tasks as well as develop deadlines to ensure efficiency and work with ICJIA
• Building relationships with key community partners and responding to their concerns
• Interacts regularly with State’s Attorney’s Office employees
• Regular interaction with law enforcement, social service agencies, community members
• Regular access to highly confidential information
• Analyze data, identify trends, project outcomes and ensure compliance with logic models.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office (CCSAO) is an equal opportunity employer, which seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
• The CCSAO does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
• Upon request, the CCSAO will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals due to a disability or pregnancy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level