SSD - DUI Evaluator

Social Service Department
Circuit Court of Cook County

TITLE: DUI Evaluator Liaison Casework Officer
DIVISION: Sworn Staff
GRADE: PSI and PSB
SALARY: $65,987
UNION: AFSCME LOCAL 3696
REPORTS TO: DUI Evaluation and Monitoring Unit Supervisor

POSITION SUMMARY:

The DUI Evaluator Liaison Casework Officer is responsible for interviewing persons arrested for DUI and preparing a written evaluation for the Court identifying substance abuse severity, criminal risk, and public safety risk. Additionally, other alcohol/drug assessments may be performed including Secretary of State updated evaluations and letters of denial. These assessments will be conducted in accordance with the Department of Alcohol and Substance Abuse rules and Circuit Court rules. The DUI Evaluation Liaison will compile and communicate all pertinent data to the court in regard to the evaluation process.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interview clients scheduled for evaluations.
• Administer standardized assessment instruments.
• Investigate criminal histories and Driving Abstract records.
• Assess and identify issues related to substance use including the history of use, motivation, and mental health issues.
• Compose reports based on client interviews, standardized testing, and identified risk factors.
• Refer clients to services to address identified needs.
• Organize, review, and modify information for presentation to the Court.
• Appear in court regarding questions related to the evaluation process per Social Service Department guidelines.
• Maintain records related to all court appearances.
• Complete drug testing as ordered by the Court.
• Conduct intake interviews for evaluation clients and enters information into the Evaluation Case Management System.
• Attend required trainings.
• Participates in activities related to maintaining both personal and agency licensure.
• Perform other assigned duties as needed.

The duties listed are not set forth for limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the duties to be performed under the job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee’s normal line of work.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree and verify placement on the State Hiring List overseen by the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts.
• IAODAPCA, Certified Assessment/Referral Specialist (CARS), CADC, LPC, LCPC, LSW, or LCSW Certification/Licensure is required.
• Possess working knowledge of the criminal court system, and probation policies and procedures.
• Possess excellent organizational and written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to issues related to confidentiality.
• Possess the ability to operate various computer systems utilized by the department.
• Possess a valid Illinois Driver’s license and the availability of an insured motor vehicle.
• In the future, some evening and/or Saturday hours may be required.

As a condition of employment, you must be certified by the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts . Please follow the link for steps on how to submit your application and transcripts.

If you have already completed these requirements, please upload a copy of your certification letters.

This position requires a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background
check. Applicants are advised that as a Drug Free Workplace, use of medical or
recreational marijuana is prohibited and will disqualify a candidate from employment.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all required screening criteria.

Information concerning the benefits for this position can be found at the Circuit Court of Cook County Employment Opportunities Page .

Please apply by filling out the application at our Career Page .

THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS 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.