Job Description
CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUDGE
JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION: GUARDIANSHIP COUNSELOR DEPARTMENT: GUARDIANSHIP FOR MINORS ASSISTANCE GRADE: 20 SALARY: $80,003 LOCATION: RICHARD J. DALEY CENTER 50 WEST WASHINGTON STREET CHICAGO, ILLINOIS JOB SUMMARY AND DUTIES: The Guardianship Counselor provides services within the court’s Guardianship for Minors Assistance section. Responsibilities include:
- Conduct preliminary screenings with necessary parties and complete paperwork on all incoming cases;
- Work closely with clients to ensure all required information is present and available for court review;
- Provide professional, courteous and effective service to general public and court personnel;
- Collaborate with legal services providers;
- Complete case assignments;
- Serve as the assigned Resource Guardianship Counselor:
- Meet with guardians and other parties regularly following initial screening to assess cases;
- Make referrals to appropriate agencies;
- Maintain case records;
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
The duties listed are not set forth for the purpose of 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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: - High school diploma or GED equivalent. Bachelor’s degree preferred; graduate degree strongly preferred;
- Knowledge and understanding of court proceedings;
- Training and experience in social work preferred;
- Excellent written and oral communication skills;
- Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel;
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, including the ability to balance competing priorities;
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse professionals and all levels of staff and provide excellent customer service/support;
- A positive attitude and a commitment to help others
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
- On a continuous basis, sit at a desk for long periods of time in front of a computer screen
- Intermittently twist to reach equipment or supplies surrounding desk
- Perform simple grasping and fine manipulation
- Strength to lift files weighing up to 20 pounds
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 .
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.
Revised: May, 2025
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