What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deferred Prosecution Case Manager position at Kane County State's Attorney?
KANE COUNTY STATE’S ATTORNEY OFFICE
8/5/2025
JOB TITLE: Deferred Prosecution Case Manager Salary: $40,000 / Year
FLSA: Non-Exempt 35 Hours / Week
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Responsible for managing caseload of first-time offenders charged with misdemeanor and felony offenses.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
JOB TITLE: Deferred Prosecution Case Manager
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Interview program applicants, conduct background checks, contact police and victims regarding the application.
2. Staff files with State’s Attorney and prepare court paperwork for entry.
3. Monitor active participants making sure they are compliant with monthly reports, payments, community service, counseling, employment, and education.
4. Conduct monthly audits of database and send contact/violation letters accordingly.
5. Enter all drug tests, send drug test violation letters, prepare violations, and schedule and conduct DT violation appointments.
6. Send end-letters, run leads, and prepare dismiss orders for end-dates.
7. Pull and review files for weekly court calls.
8. Appear in court on participant start dates and end dates, seek status dates on active files, or discharge participants from the program.
9. Network with numerous community organizations to ensure applicant’s compliance with the terms of the Program. This includes verifying substance abuse treatment, domestic violence counseling, employment and education.
10. Maintain Community Relations, speaking at various organizations, recruiting potential volunteers to serve on Review Boards, and educating the community of the role of the State’s Attorney’s Office and the Deferred Prosecution Program.
11. Provide Director with monthly statistical reports relevant to caseload progress.
12. Comply with all others duties as assigned.
BEHAVIOR EXPECTATION:
· Ensures confidentiality and privacy at all times
· Treat others with courtesy and respect in all interactions
· Is open to new ideas and changes; encourages others to do the same
· Willingly flexes to meet changing workload demands and priorities
· Works cooperatively with other employees to complete the work
· Displays punctuality in all activities such as work attendance, project deadlines and reports
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
1. Strong Communication Skills
2. Ability to work in fast paced work environment
3. Ability to compute records and generate reports
4. Bachelor’s Degree and preferable work experience in Social Work or Criminal Justice field.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: Reports to the Director of Deferred Prosecution Program. This statement describes the general content of, and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, as the needs of the division may change from time to time.
BENEFITS:
Salary is based on experience, qualifications and certifications
Group Health/Dental Insurance/Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
IMRF Pension
Paid Holiday, Vacation and Sick Time
Flexible Benefit Plans
Medical Expense Reimbursement Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement
This statement describes the general content of, and requirements for, the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, as the needs of the division may change from time to time.
Submit your application to:
SAOapplications@co.kane.il.us
Applicants must submit to a criminal background check.
EEO Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids are available to individuals with disabilities upon request.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $40,000
