SSD - DUI Court Monitor

Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois•Chicago, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The general function of the DUI Court Monitor is to manage individuals evaluated as low-risk level DUI offenders as assessed by evaluators in the DUI Evaluation and Monitoring Program (DEMP).

Requirements

Possess excellent organizational and time management skills
Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrate sensitivity to issues related to confidentiality
Utilize pro-social problem-solving skills
Demonstrate the ability to collaborate effectively in a team setting
Demonstrate the ability to engage professionally with offenders and the public
Possess the ability to operate various computer systems utilized by the Department
Possess and exhibit basic mathematic competency
Possess working knowledge of the criminal court system
Possess and employ de-escalation skills
Establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with others
Demonstrate flexibility to accommodate assignment changes with little or no advanced notice
Demonstrates stability under pressure or opposition
High School graduate, GED or equivalent experience
Capacity to sit at a desk for long periods of time in front of a computer screen.
Demonstrate the ability to ambulate throughout the office.
Capable of intermittently twisting to reach equipment or supplies surrounding the desk.
Demonstrate skill in performing simple grasping and fine manipulation.
Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
Aptitude to use telephone and computer keyboard daily.
Available to work in person 100% of the scheduled work week.
This position requires a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check.

Responsibilities

Monitor offenders referred by the court for a low-risk level DUI charge.
Maintain case records in accordance with the Department’s policies.
Complete drug testing as ordered by the court.
Perform job duties in accordance with the Department’s policy, practice, and procedure.
Adhere to department standards of confidentiality, professionalism, and the Code of Conduct for Support Staff.
Conduct criminal arrest history checks via LEADS and other available management information systems in accordance with policy.
Collect all fees associated with monitoring the court order, which may include the DEMP Monitoring Fee, the Victim Impact Panel Fee and the DEMP Evaluation Fee.
Inform the court about the offender’s compliance or lack, per Department policy.
Build and maintain collaborative professional relationships with service providers to monitor court order compliance.
Build and maintain collaborative, professional relationships within the Department to ensure efficient operations and service delivery.
Participate in scheduled group or individual case monitoring supervision.
Attend required trainings to satisfy the Department’s mandatory training requirements.
Other duties as assigned.