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About the Role
The Court Liaison is responsible for leading activities related to criminal and supreme court Alternatives to Incarceration (ATI) activities. This role involves screening and assessing defendants, developing programming plans, presenting these plans in court, and advocating for defendants' progress. The position requires close coordination with multi-disciplinary teams and knowledge of court systems and risk-need-responsivity interventions.
Responsibilities
- Develops and maintains relationships with key stakeholders such as defense attorneys, prosecutors, judges, community-based organizations, and court officials.
- Maintains a caseload of defendants entering and engaging in ATI activities.
- Meets monthly intake and assessment goals.
- Reviews referrals, conducts screenings and assessments to determine defendant needs and eligibility for ATI services.
- Shares screening and assessment results with the multi-disciplinary care team for service plan development.
- Provides initial diagnostic impressions, service plan recommendations, advocacy strategy, and supervision requirements for ATI to court staff.
- Attends court hearings for individuals assigned to caseload.
- Completes and provides compliance letters and progress reports to the court.
- Completes daily, weekly, and monthly reports accurately and in a timely manner.
- Works collaboratively with court staff to facilitate program admissions.
- Conducts outreach with court staff to familiarize them with program services and outcomes.
- Provides culturally competent services in accordance with Housing Works policies and practices.
- Attends and participates in staff meetings and trainings.
- Responds promptly to emails, texts, and phone calls.
- Actively participates in advocacy events and calls to action.
- Displays Housing Works core values in all day-to-day activities.
Requirements
- Ability to obtain and maintain court clearance (secure pass).
- Skilled in delivery of motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral techniques, and risk-need-responsivity interventions.
- Preferably bi-lingual in Spanish.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Proficient technical skills for Microsoft Office, email, and case management systems.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Dependability and reliability for timely arrival and departure for scheduled shifts.
- Cultural sensitivity and trauma-informed approach to care.
- Comfort working within courts or secured DOC assigned areas.
- Prior experience working in criminal justice, pre-trial to post-release services.
- Ability to frequently travel within the boroughs via public transportation and work from transient office locations.
- Ability to lift 25-35lbs.
Skills
- Motivational interviewing
- Cognitive behavioral techniques
- Risk-need-responsivity interventions
- Microsoft Office
- Case management systems
Location
- Manhattan
- Brooklyn
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 2-4 years of relevant experience working in human services with individuals involved in the criminal legal system with mental health, substance use or behavioral health needs.
Education Level
- Bachelor's Degree Required
- Master's degree preferred in social work, psychology, forensic mental health, criminal justice or other related field.
Salary/Compensations
- $25/hr - $28/hr commensurate with experience
Benefits
- Three comprehensive healthcare plans
- PTO accrual up to 30 days in the first year
- Educational benefit for tuition loan reimbursement, tuition costs, and textbooks
About the Company
- Housing Works was founded in 1990 with a long-term commitment to AIDS advocacy.
- Established New York State’s first harm reduction-based, OASAS-licensed outpatient drug treatment program.
- Services include Health Home care management, behavioral health, and syringe exchange programs.
- Operates 10 high-end thrift shops and a Bookstore Cafe.
- Fights for funding and legislation to ensure all people living with HIV/AIDS have access to quality housing, healthcare, HIV prevention, and treatment.
Equal Opportunity
- Housing Works provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
- Complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
- Does not request prior salary information during the hiring process.