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About the Role

Under the Supervised Release Program (SRP), the Court Advocate (CA) will be responsible for identifying and screening potential program participants at arraignments in the Bronx Criminal Courthouse. The CA will liaise with defense attorneys, prosecutors, and other court actors to ensure those eligible for SRP are mandated to the program rather than detained. The CA will present on the court record to judges, primarily at arraignments, and occasionally when reporting to the court regarding client’s participation in programming. The night shift CA will be responsible shifts between 4pm-2am schedule to be present for night court in the Bronx. Arraignment court operates 365 days a year including holidays.

Responsibilities

Review court calendars, case information, and relevant records to identify individuals who may be eligible for Fortune’s Supervised Release Program.
Interview prospective participants, determine program eligibility, and advocate for appropriate admissions into Supervised Release.
Appear in night arraignment parts, including weekends and holidays as scheduled, to provide programming information and respond to court-related questions.
Provide accurate verbal and written updates regarding participants’ enrollment, engagement, compliance, and re-arrest status, as requested.
Explain Supervised Release requirements and orient newly mandated participants to their court conditions, program responsibilities, and initial reporting instructions.
Engage participants using a trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and person-centered approach.
Identify and communicate immediate needs, safety concerns, behavioral health concerns, or other circumstances requiring additional support or follow-up.
Provide crisis support, de-escalation, and referrals in accordance with agency procedures.
Collect and maintain required court and enrollment documents.
Complete timely, accurate, and thorough documentation in all required databases, court-tracking systems, calendars, and shift reports.
Collaborate with case management, clinical, court advocacy, and supervisory staff to support a smooth transition from arraignment to community-based supervision.
Communicate court outcomes, urgent concerns, outstanding tasks, and follow-up needs to the appropriate staff.
Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with judges, defense attorneys, prosecutors, court officers, and other court stakeholders.
Represent Fortune professionally while maintaining participant confidentiality, appropriate boundaries, and confidence in the Supervised Release Program.
Follow agency policies, court procedures, contractual requirements, and supervisory directives.
Maintain reliable attendance and flexibility to support night, weekend, holiday, and changing courtroom coverage needs.
Participate in supervision, staff meetings, training, case reviews, and quality-assurance activities.
Meet established expectations for productivity, timeliness, documentation, and quality of work.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Ability to get access to the courts through an Office of Court Administration Secure Pass.
Previous court advocacy experience preferred.
Experience working within the criminal legal system or human services.
Experience with databases for entering client information.
Knowledge of the structure and procedures of the Criminal Justice System and its legalese required.
Experience with SRP, ATD and ATI programs a plus.
Relevant personal experience is a plus.
May require travel to community-based sites.

Skills

Human Services/Client Services
Knowledge/Court Conduct
Administrative
Efficient typing skills
Strong software skills- knowledge of Microsoft word, excel, SharePoint, office suite, etc.
Internal Skills – Active listening
Articulate clearly and professionally- (verbal and written communication)
Attention to detail
Writing – documenting clear and concise case notes.
Strong oral and written communications skills required.
Bilingual English/Spanish a plus

Location

Bronx Criminal Court
Bronx, NY

Work Type

Full Time
Night Shift

Experience Level

57 years in service

Education Level

High school diploma or GED/HSE required
Bachelor’s degree preferred

Salary/Compensations

$30.22 - $36.82 Hourly
$55,000 - $67,000 annually

About the Company

The Fortune Society, Inc. (Fortune) has been working for over 57 years in service to our mission: to support successful reentry from incarceration and promote alternatives to incarceration, thus strengthening the fabric of our communities.
The organization has evolved into one of the nation’s preeminent reentry and justice-informed service organizations, providing formerly incarcerated people with the skills and wrap-around services needed to break the cycle of crime and incarceration and to build productive lives in their communities.
Fortune has grown steadily over the years to an agency with over $90 million in annual budget with approximately 600 staff.
We anticipate that we will keep growing, both in size and depth of service.
Fortune has a dual mission: both advocacy and service.
The advocacy portion of our mission focuses on building a more just criminal legal system and reducing the barriers to reentry into society.
The service side of Fortune has evolved to encompass a broad range of programs that started with employment and education and now includes a robust array of services, among them: alternatives to incarceration, supervised release, court advocacy, discharge planning within correctional facilities, licensed substance use and mental health treatment, a housing continuum ranging from emergency and transitional through permanent congregate and scattered site housing, assistance in obtaining benefits, a care management unit, HIV services, a food and nutrition program, and an arts program.
Each service we provide is informed by the needs of the population we serve.
Fortune currently serves approximately 18,000 people a year.
Our program models are recognized, both nationally and internationally, for their quality and innovation.
We have locations in Brooklyn, The Bronx, Manhattan, and Queens.

Equal Opportunity

The Fortune Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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.