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About the Role

The Court Liaison represents the agency in Family Court when a case planner is unavailable, ensuring accurate communication and documentation in legal proceedings. This role builds strong relationships with FCLS attorneys and court personnel, facilitating effective communication regarding hearings and supporting permanency planning to expedite the safe discharge of children from foster care.

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.
• Serve as 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.

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.

Skills

• Organizational skills
• Communication skills
• Time management skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Documentation skills
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
• CONNECTIONS knowledge
• FASP knowledge

Location

• Queens
• New York City

Work Type

• Hybrid
• In field
• Full-time

Experience Level

• Previous experience in child welfare, family services, or legal/court-related settings strongly preferred.

Education Level

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Services, Criminal Justice, or a related field

About the Company

• 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.
• Offers holistic, trauma-informed support to young people up to age 21.
• 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.
• Operates a Non-Secure Detention residence in Richmond Hill and Limited Secure Placement programs in Brooklyn and Staten Island.
• 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.

Equal Opportunity

• St. John’s Residence for Boys provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected group status.