Court Liaison
About The Position
The Court Liaison is responsible for representing the agency in Family Court when a case planner is unavailable, ensuring accurate communication and documentation in all legal proceedings. This role requires building strong working relationships with FCLS attorneys and court personnel, facilitating timely and effective communication regarding hearings (e.g., extensions of placement, permanency hearings, fact findings, and progress reports). The Court Liaison plays an essential role in supporting permanency planning and expediting the safe discharge of children from foster care. This position offers a hybrid and in field work schedule and is based in Queens. From time to time, this position requires work outside of normally scheduled working hours. About St. John’s Founded in 1826 as a home for orphaned children, St. John’s has evolved into a nonprofit social services agency providing residential care to New York City youth involved in the child welfare and juvenile justice systems. We offer holistic, trauma-informed support to young people up to age 21. Our main campus in Rockaway Park, Queens, houses a Residential Treatment Center, Close to Home Non-Secure Placement programs, administrative offices, clinical services, and an on-site NYC Department of Education school. We also operate a Non-Secure Detention residence in Richmond Hill and Limited Secure Placement programs in Brooklyn and Staten Island. St. John’s is dedicated to helping youth heal, grow, and build the skills they need to achieve their goals and return to family or a stable, supportive environment as engaged members of their communities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Services, Criminal Justice, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
- A valid NYS Driver's license.
- Strong knowledge of NYC child welfare systems, including ACS and Family Court procedures.
- Understanding of laws, regulations, and best practices governing the care, custody, and treatment of children in foster care.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills.
- Ability to establish effective working relationships with attorneys, court personnel, staff, children, and families.
- Skilled in preparing clear, accurate, and comprehensive case documentation.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel); knowledge of CONNECTIONS and FASP required.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in child welfare, family services, or legal/court-related settings strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Attend Family Court hearings across all five boroughs of New York City in the absence of a case planner.
- Prepare, review, and submit necessary court documentation to ensure compliance and accuracy.
- Record and upload case-related court outcomes into the case record and agency database in a timely manner. Serves LTS point person and manage LTS.
- Communicate court outcomes to case planners, supervisors, and program leadership to ensure follow-up actions are completed.
- Participate in staff conferences, permanency planning meetings, and interdisciplinary team discussions.
- Consult regularly with supervisors regarding case activity, case status, and court outcomes.
- Prepare written reports, summaries, and correspondence related to assigned cases.
- Provide training or coaching to caseworkers on effective court preparation and testimony as needed.
- Maintain confidentiality and adhere to agency, ACS, OCFS, and Family Court policies and procedures.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
