Juvenile Justice Council Coordinator - Contract

Note: This is a contracted position and is NOT Lake County benefit eligible. The individual in this position will submit invoices for payment through Finance (not Payroll). 

The Juvenile Justice Council Coordinator works with the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office Juvenile Division Chief to identify, develop, and implement program initiatives affecting the juvenile criminal court system and the community to ensure efficient and effective programs and policy. The JJC Coordinator works with criminal justice system partners, social service agencies, government agencies, and the community to: identify and respond to troubling trends and concerns; develop and promote safety strategies; provide community educational forums and outreach programs; and enhance community awareness of opportunities that promote a safe and healthy community. Discretion, independent judgment, and professional skills are exercised in interactions with the judiciary, law enforcement, and County officials. This is a grant-funded, limited-term contract position.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Excellent public speaking and presentation skills
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from the County Board, elected officials, top management, judiciary, and the general public.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with judicial personnel, attorneys, outside agencies, and the public
• Ability to develop long-term plans and programs and to evaluate work accomplishments.
• Ability to develop and translate strategies into objectives, action plans, and measurable data
• Ability to support, network, and motivate staff, volunteers, and community representatives
• Ability to secure the cooperation of others
• Ability to effectively prioritize workload, maintain detailed records, and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently, to handle conflict, and to deal with project demands within limited time constraints
• Ability to present facts and recommendations effectively in oral and written form.
• Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate new and revised methods, procedures, and performance standards.
• Considerable knowledge of court systems, legal documents, and terminology.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations.
• Ability to write reports and routine business correspondence.
• Ability to successfully lead diverse teams of individuals to achieve results
• Ability to exercise discretion, confidentiality, and uphold the ethical standards of the legal profession.
•  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to use a computer. Good knowledge of PC operations and software (Word processing, spreadsheet, presentation) is required. Good typing skills are also required.

Competency
To perform the job successfully, an individual must demonstrate the following competencies.

• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs work flows and procedures.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions.
• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional situations; responds promptly to needs; meets commitments.
• Oral Communication- Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.
• Change Management - Develops workable implementation plans; communicates changes effectively.
• Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions.
• Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; develops and implements cost-saving measures; conserves organizational resources.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports the organization's goals and values.
• Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; adapts strategy to changing conditions.
• Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in the decision-making process; makes timely decisions.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently, organizes or schedules other people and their tasks.
• Professionalism - Tactfully approaches others; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments.
• Initiative - Seeks increased responsibilities; takes independent action.

• Completion of a Baccalaureate degree program in a college or university of recognized standing with coursework in counseling, social work, criminal justice, communications, public or business administration, or related field
• Minimum five years of experience in a professional position or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Possession of a valid Driver’s License, supplemented by a satisfactory driving record.
• Successful completion of a background investigation and criminal history check.

Physiological Factors
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Working conditions are representative of a general office environment.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.
• Employee must be able to lift stacks of file folders weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

• Ability to effectively and professionally handle and respond to verbally abusive individuals or disparaging conduct.
• Ability to maintain pleasant working relationships.
• Ability to operate under continuous pressure.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously