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JTDC - Administrative Analyst II - Advocate and Compliance Analyst

Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois
3 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Bachelor's, Master's
JOB TITLE:      ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST II - ADVOCATE AND COMPLIANCE ANALSYT
DIVISON:        RESIDENT ADVOCACY AND QUALITY OF LIFE
LOCATION:     JUVENILE TEMPORARY DETENTION CENTER
                          11OO S HAMILTON
                          CHICAGO, ILLINOIS  60612
UNION:            UNION-AFSCME 3696
GRADE:           19
SALARY:         $87,641 ANNUALLY

COMPANY OVERVIEW
The Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center (JTDC) provides safe and temporary housing for youth ages 10 – 18 with pending legal action in the Cook County Courts. The JTDC is dedicated to providing its youth with leadership, structured care, and supervision through a balanced approach of creative programming and services that teach responsibility, accountability, and sensitivity. Each member of the JTDC staff is actively encouraged and supported in pursuit of creative participation, personal well-being, and professional development.
 
As the largest juvenile detention center in the nation, the facility contains five major departments and various offices consisting of 600+ employees who serve an average daily population of 280+ residents.

The Administrative Analyst II works within the Division for Resident Advocacy & Quality of Life.  The position primary responsibility is to perform complex data analysis, reporting and conduct due process hearing for JTDC residents.

Typical Duties
  • Performs quality assurance functions relative to performance-based standards, national standards, federal mandates, and state standards.
  • Monitors and reports the status of compliance with Illinois Juvenile Detention Standards (IJDS) and prepare audit materials for the annual inspection.
  • Conducts due process hearings for residents charged with rule violation reports in accordance with policy and procedure, juvenile rights (e.g. advocates), and federal mandates:
  • Renders judgments, document rationale, and utilizes a continuum of alternative sanctions that include principles of a balanced and restorative process
  • Develops and utilizes alternative sanctions to confinement
  • Identifies and reports issues regarding the timely submission and scheduling of rule violation hearings
  • Attends court and provides testimony as required
  • Monitors and reports trends concerning non-compliance for further action
  • Communicates effectively with supervisor regarding due process trends, issues, or problems
  • Attend ECRC and DPRC committee meetings.
  • Monitors and reports on the performance of assigned JTDC Departments, Centers, and Divisions on specific identified goals, objectives and outcome measures.
  • Serves as an advocate for JTDC resident as it relates to their juvenile rights, progress, placement options, family needs issues, and disciplinary hearings.
  • Monitors and reports employee compliance with JTDC policies and procedures.
  • Prepares and submits quarterly status reports to the Deputy Executive Director of RAQL
  • Participates in and/or facilitates JTDC meetings and workgroups as assigned.
  • Assist with monthly inspection for safety, sanitation and health to ensure compliance with Health Department regulation.
  • Conducts and documents monthly facility inspections as assigned
  • Maintains awareness of applicable standards, statutes, and case law that may impact the operation of juvenile detention facilities.
  • Reviews JTDC Incident Reports for areas of concern and compliance.
  • Provide support in developing, maintaining, and review of policies and procedures governing the operation of the facility.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this classification.  They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified

Minimum Qualifications
  • A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Psychology, Social Work, or related social service field.  Master’s degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the field of juvenile justice, criminal justice, social services or human services.
  • Knowledge of professional standards in relation to the operation of juvenile and correctional facilities.
  • Experience implementing quality assurance programs in the public or private sector preferred.
  • Experience in conducting program evaluations preferred.
  • United States citizenship.
  • 21 years of age at the time of application submission.
The qualifications listed above are intended to represent the minimum skills and experience levels associated with performing the duties and responsibilities contained in this job description.  The qualifications should not be viewed as expressing absolute employment or promotional standards, but as general guidelines that should be considered along with other job-related selection or promotional criteria

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics
  • Possess excellent written communication skills:  reports, program evaluations, program manuals, etc.
  • Possess excellent oral communication and presentation skills.
  • Ability to work effectively and professionally with others.
  • Open availability including weekends and holidays for the ability to work the hours necessary to maintain the operation of the facility.
  • Possess outstanding organizational skills, and be able to multitask to meet established time lines.
  • Ability to conduct effective training sessions and meetings as needed.
  • Demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Bilingual communication skills preferred.
  • Familiarity in Microsoft Dynamics CRM preferred.
Working Conditions
  • Exposure to resident behavior problems that may include physical acting out and require safe physical management skills.
  • Exposure to residents with complex mental health issues and/or disorders.
  • Exposure to youth with various states of cleanliness and hygiene.
  • Exposure to various health related conditions or residents of a communicable nature which requires precaution and adhering to medical instruction.
  • Exposure to communicable diseases of youth.
Physical Requirements
[This job requires the ability to perform the essential functions contained in this description.  These include, but are not limited to, the following requirements.]
  • Ability to sit at a desk for a large portion of the day.
  • Extensive reaching, bending, and moving of objects up to 20 pounds to organize and place in files.
  • May require periods of walking throughout the facility.
  • May require periods of standing.
  • Ability to effectively operate and utilize a computer.
  • Must be able to work longer hours based on departmental needs.
Hiring Requirements
  • Illinois residency obtained within 90 days of date of hire.
  • Pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check including but not limited to LEADS, CANTS, and professional references.
  • A result of negative from the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) Child Abuse Registry.
  • Pass required and nationally recognized written examination for direct care positions.
  • Pass Microsoft Excel testing as an Intermediate level user.
  • Meet additional minimum requirements for eligibility established by the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts (AOIC).
  • Must pass Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) screening requirements. 
Benefits Package
In response to Congress enacting the Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 (PREA), the Department of Justice (DOJ) developed national standards for federal, state and local correctional agencies. The Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center as it is a zero-tolerance policy prohibits all forms of sexual abuse, sexual harassment from staff members, interns, volunteers, and contractors and any form of resident sexual misconduct between residents. 


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.