Court Liaison

Center for Alternative•Brooklyn, NY

17h•Onsite

About The Position

CASES is a New York City agency working at the intersection of behavioral health and the criminal justice system. Its mission is to increase public safety through innovative services that reduce crime and incarceration, improve behavioral health, promote recovery and rehabilitation, and create opportunities for success in the community. The Court Services department provides services for court mandates and endorsed programming throughout the criminal legal process, including support for youth and young adults with Family Court cases. Under the direction of the Supervisor, the Court Liaison works with young people and their families during their program mandate as part of a larger court team. The role focuses on intake and ongoing court appearances for participants mandated to CASES programs, with Court Liaisons expected to be present at all court appearances. The position is based on-site at Bronx Family Court and includes a Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. schedule, totaling 35 hours per week excluding breaks. The annual salary is $65,574.

Requirements

Some experience in Family Court or working with court-involved youth and families.
Confidence in public speaking and the ability to pivot quickly when needed.
Excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
Ability to function effectively in a high-pressure environment.
Ability to work productively with others in a diverse setting.
Understanding and knowledge of challenges faced by youth and families involved in the criminal legal system.
Resourcefulness.
Positive attitude and excellent problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish skills are strongly preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Maintain a consistent presence in Bronx Family Court for initial and subsequent hearings.
Complete weekly formal reviews with each participant and send copies to families.
Submit bi-monthly reports to youth, families, and attorneys summarizing compliance or noncompliance.
Submit compliance reports for court appearances.
Develop and maintain relationships with court stakeholders, including through regular presentations to judges, attorneys, probation officers, and others.
Conduct intake with participants and their families to explain program expectations, obtain information, and assess the level of family support.
Administer assessments as needed.
Prepare formal correspondence with the courts, including court reports and notifications of noncompliance, and distribute it to necessary parties.
Collect and record data, including re-arrests, warrants, and program noncompliance, and track participants’ cases through final disposition.
Attend trainings that support professional development and are required by the contractor.
Attend weekly supervision.
Provide coverage in other boroughs as needed.