Senior Trauma Recovery Specialist - Public Defender's Office - Actively Recruiting

Title:  SENIOR TRAUMA RECOVERY SPECIALIST (PUBLIC DEFENDERS OFFICE) - ACTIVELY RECRUITED (00139787)

Location: Chicago United States

Job Description:

Job Description - SENIOR TRAUMA RECOVERY SPECIALIST (PUBLIC DEFENDERS OFFICE) - ACTIVELY RECRUITED (00139787)

Job Description 

SENIOR TRAUMA RECOVERY SPECIALIST (PUBLIC DEFENDERS OFFICE) - ACTIVELY RECRUITED   

Requisition ID

:  00139787

Job Posting

   Posting Salary:  $77,218 - $85,241/ Yearly

Organization

:  Offices Under the President 

   

Cook County Offices

Under The President

Administrative Hearings

Auditor

Bureau of Administration

Bureau of Economic Development

Bureau of Finance

Bureau of Human Resources

Bureau of Technology

Facilities

Office of the President                                    

Job Summary

Responsible for leading the assessment, coordination, and evaluation of trauma-informed services for clients, families, and community members within a community-based defense center. Serves as a member of an interdisciplinary team within a community-based defense center, independently coordinating trauma-informed services to support a holistic, client-centered approach to representation and service delivery. Facilitates access to trauma-informed social, behavioral health, and support services for clients and community members. Develops and maintains relationships with community partners to support service coordination and resource access.

The locations are 11437 S. Michigan (Roseland) and 5500 W. Madison (Austin)

This position is Actively Recruited and at Will.

  

Minimum Qualifications

•Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree or higher in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling or a directly related field is required and

• Four (4) years of experience providing case management, social services, behavioral health support, or trauma recovery services to trauma-affected, underserved, or justice-involved populations, or directly related experience is required.

                                            

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

• Knowledge of theory, methods, techniques, ethics and standards of interpreting and translating.

•Knowledge of the theories and principles of trauma-informed care and skill in applying relevant techniques in case management and other interventions.
• Knowledge of adult court processes and procedures in Cook County, and basic knowledge of social work processes as they relate to adult court systems and procedures.
• Strong communication skills and exceptional writing skills, including the ability to communicate with people of varying backgrounds and educational levels and to translate complex topics to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work within a judicial setting with the capacity to effectively communicate sensitive and confidential information to the administration, judges, licensed clinicians, federal and state authorities, and all supportive entities in other state agencies and community providers.
• Ability to work with diverse populations in court proceedings and in home-based settings, relating effectively to people with a variety of values and social backgrounds.
• Ability to travel to various work locations throughout Cook County.

• Ability to travel to various worksites throughout the County and travel outside Cook County, the state or country.

*Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States territories and Canada, must be credentialed by either the World Education Services (WES) or Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE).

Physical Requirements

Light Work involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job/occupation is rated Light Work when it requires: (1) walking or standing to a significant degree; (2) sitting most of the time while pushing or pulling arm or leg controls; or (3) working at a production rate pace while constantly pushing or pulling materials even though the weight of the materials is negligible.

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 County has a hybrid work environment which allows employees telecommuting and flexible scheduling options.

Group and Voluntary Benefits Offered:

·       Medical, Dental, and Vision

·       Basic Term Life Insurance

·       Pension Plan

·       Deferred Compensation Program

·       Employee Assistance Program

·       Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time

·       Voluntary Benefits

·       You May Qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

·      For eligible employees the County has a hybrid work environment which allows employees telecommuting and flexible scheduling options.

 

Salary Range: $77,218 - $85,241/ Yearly

*This position requires successful completion of post-offer tests, which may include a background check, drug screen and medical examination.

Falsification of any information in the application process will result in disqualification, dismissal after hire, and/or placement on the County’s Ineligible for Rehire List for a period of two (2) or five (5) years. For current County 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) (d)

 

EEO Statement

Cook County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) employer. Cook County prohibits illegal discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, source of income, housing status, military service or discharge status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected category established by law, statute or ordinance as further defined in Chapter 44. Human Resources, Article II. Personnel Polices, Section 44-53 of the Cook County Code of Ordinances and Chapter 42. Human Relations, Article II. Human Rights, Section 42-35 of the Cook County Code of Ordinances.