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About the Role

The Court Advocate Report Writer is responsible for identifying, assessing, screening, and advocating for individuals to be placed in Fortune’s Alternative to Incarceration (ATI) program. This role involves managing referrals, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and writing timely and accurate reports to the court regarding client engagement and participation.

Responsibilities

Screen court calendars and documents to identify eligible candidates for Fortune’s ATI program.
Liaise with defense attorneys, prosecutors, judges, resource coordinators, and other court stakeholders.
Interview prospective clients, both incarcerated and in the community.
Advocate before the court for the release of clients to Fortune’s ATD/ATI programs.
Prepare and present timely, accurate written and verbal reports to the court regarding clients’ enrollment, participation, progress, attendance, compliance concerns, and other relevant developments.
Collaborate with internal programs (counselors, case managers, clinical staff, housing, employment, treatment) to coordinate services and address barriers.
Maintain timely, accurate, and complete documentation in Caseworthy and/or other designated systems.
Maintain current knowledge of Fortune’s ATD/ATI programs, eligibility criteria, enrollment processes, group schedules, and supportive services.
Cultivate and maintain collaborative relationships with court stakeholders.
Proactively monitor assigned referrals and cases, including upcoming court dates, outstanding issues, client status, and required follow-up.
Conduct timely and documented outreach to prospective and active clients and referral sources.
Provide proactive and timely updates to defense counsel, prosecutors, court personnel, and other appropriate stakeholders.
Identify and appropriately escalate urgent, complex, or unresolved client, program, or court-related issues to the Senior Court Advocate and/or supervisor.
Coordinate case coverage and communicate critical case information when unavailable.
Comply with confidentiality, privacy, documentation, and information-sharing requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Ability to obtain and maintain required clearance and access to New York State court facilities.
High school diploma or GED/HSE required.
Previous court advocacy experience preferred.
Experience with electronic databases or case management systems and timely, accurate documentation of client and case information.
Knowledge of the Criminal Justice System structure, procedures, and legalese required.
Experience with ATD and ATI programs a plus.
Strong oral and written communication skills required.
Demonstrated ability to independently manage a high-volume caseload, competing deadlines, multiple court appearances, and required follow-up.
Strong follow-through, attention to detail, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
Sound professional judgment and discretion.
Experience working with people impacted by the criminal legal system using a person-centered, non-judgmental approach preferred.
Bilingual in Spanish a plus.
Relevant personal experience is a plus.

Skills

Communication
Stakeholder Relations
Organization
Time Management
Accountability
Initiative
Case Ownership
Problem-solving
Professional Judgment
Discretion

Location

Queens County Court - Kew Gardens, NY 11415
Queens Criminal Court, 125-01 Queens Blvd, Kew Gardens, NY, 11201
NYC boroughs

Work Type

Full-Time
Non-Exempt
In-person
Hybrid schedule (four days in office, one day remote)

Experience Level

Entry-level (implied by education requirements and

Education Level

High school diploma or GED/HSE required
MSW or LMSW preferred

Salary/Compensations

$27.48 per hour (approximately $50,000 annually)

Benefits

OPEIU Local 153 representation

About the Company

The Fortune Society, Inc. (Fortune) has been working for over 57 years to support successful reentry from incarceration and promote alternatives to incarceration, strengthening communities.
Fortune is a leading reentry and justice-informed service organization providing formerly incarcerated people with skills and wrap-around services.
The organization has an annual budget of over $90 million with approximately 600 staff and is growing.
Fortune has a dual mission: advocacy for a more just criminal legal system and reduced reentry barriers, and services including employment, education, alternatives to incarceration, supervised release, court advocacy, discharge planning, substance use and mental health treatment, housing, benefits assistance, care management, HIV services, food and nutrition, and arts programs.
Fortune serves approximately 18,000 people annually.
Program models are recognized nationally and internationally for quality and innovation.
Fortune has locations in Brooklyn, The Bronx, Manhattan, and Queens.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of conviction history, race, religion/creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, victim of domestic violence status or marital status.