Victim Witness Relocation Coordinator

Cook County State's Attorney Office•Chicago, IL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Relocation Coordinator is responsible for managing all aspects of the victim and witness relocation process, ensuring safety, confidentiality, and timely service delivery. This role involves delivering trauma-informed victim services to individuals in high-risk situations, reviewing relocation applications, conducting interviews for safety assessments and developing relocation plans, and providing crisis intervention. The coordinator will also collaborate with colleagues and allied professionals, build a network of community partners to identify housing options, maintain case information, provide ongoing follow-up, inform victims of housing protections, arrange transportation and relocation, maintain statistics, and develop training. The position requires working a flexible schedule based on unit needs and performing other assigned duties.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant program (sociology, psychology, women’s studies or related field).
Empathetic listener with knowledge of the rights of victims as defined by state and national law.
Excellent grammar, organizational and communication skills.
Ability to work flexible hours.
Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications.
Three years’ experience working with victims of violent crime and/or housing advocacy.
Ability to work independently, multi-task, be able to travel to various locations as needed.
Ability to demonstrate cultural competency.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of CCSAO databases and/or ability to learn is important.
Bilingual Proficiency (especially Spanish, Polish, or Arabic).
Knowledge of housing rights and resources preferred.
Prior grant compliance and monitoring experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Deliver trauma-informed victim services to individuals in high-risk situations.
Review relocation applications submitted by assigned ASAs or VWS staff, verify program eligibility, and request any outstanding documentation or information.
Conduct comprehensive interviews to complete safety assessments, develop safety plans, and create individualized relocation plans with eligible participants.
Provide crisis intervention to identify safe housing and placement referrals and that appropriate social services are offered.
Collaborate with SAO colleagues and allied professionals to address safety concerns and support prosecution efforts.
Build a network of community-based advocates, public housing agencies, shelters, allied government agencies, and other community partners to identify safe, permanent housing options and referrals.
Maintain current information on cases and work with team members to prepare for emergencies.
Provide ongoing follow up with program participants to ensure safety and progress in securing long term relocation.
Ensure crime victims and witnesses are informed of available housing protections and resources.
Arrange transportation and emergency relocation for victims and witnesses as needed.
Maintain statistics and monthly reports regarding program activity.
Develop and provide training on relocation program guidelines and eligibility to CCSAO personnel.
Work a flexible schedule based on unit needs.
Perform other duties as assigned.