Court Liaison, Alternatives to Detention

Summary

Are you ready for new challenges and new opportunities?Join our team!Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.Subscribe to our RSS feeds to receive instant updates as new positions become available.Court Liaison, Alternatives to Detention ATD (Alternative to Detention) is an intensive community-based program serving court-involved youth between the ages of 12 and 18 who have been mandated to an ATD program by the Family Court pending disposition of their court case. The Court Liaison will be present in court to perform intake, supply information, and respond to inquiries about participants and/or the program to youth, families, and Family Court personnel such as judges, clerks, attorneys, and court liaisons.Reports to: Program Director , ATDLocation: 330 Jay Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201/692 Blake Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207Hours: 35 Hours/Per WeekMajor Duties of the Court Liaison:Work collaboratively with court staff to facilitate program admissions.Interviewing clients and families after referral from Family Court judgesPreparing documents with family for program intakeAttend court dates for caseload as neededTravel to New York City courts and detention facilities as neededWork with Service Coordinator to make referrals to appropriate community resources for participants and family members.Present program documentation to court personnel as neededMeet with the Program Director for bi-weekly supervision.Participate in case conferences and staff meetings.Communicate with ACS and DOP staff as appropriate.Use internal and external databases as required.Participate in development and implementation of processes that ensure integration of participant feedback in program planning.Participate in agency work groups and committees.Participate in all ACS training and technical assistance sessions as required.All other duties as assignedExperience and comfort working with court-involved youthExperience and comfort working with families.BA in social work or related field required, MA preferred.Ability to work with diverse populations and provide culturally competent servicesFamiliarity with strength-based and trauma informed practices.Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

Are you ready for new challenges and new opportunities?Join our team!Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.Subscribe to our RSS feeds to receive instant updates as new positions become available.Court Liaison, Alternatives to Detention ATD (Alternative to Detention) is an intensive community-based program serving court-involved youth between the ages of 12 and 18 who have been mandated to an ATD program by the Family Court pending disposition of their court case. The Court Liaison will be present in court to perform intake, supply information, and respond to inquiries about participants and/or the program to youth, families, and Family Court personnel such as judges, clerks, attorneys, and court liaisons.Reports to: Program Director , ATDLocation: 330 Jay Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201/692 Blake Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207Hours: 35 Hours/Per WeekMajor Duties of the Court Liaison:Work collaboratively with court staff to facilitate program admissions.Interviewing clients and families after referral from Family Court judgesPreparing documents with family for program intakeAttend court dates for caseload as neededTravel to New York City courts and detention facilities as neededWork with Service Coordinator to make referrals to appropriate community resources for participants and family members.Present program documentation to court personnel as neededMeet with the Program Director for bi-weekly supervision.Participate in case conferences and staff meetings.Communicate with ACS and DOP staff as appropriate.Use internal and external databases as required.Participate in development and implementation of processes that ensure integration of participant feedback in program planning.Participate in agency work groups and committees.Participate in all ACS training and technical assistance sessions as required.All other duties as assignedExperience and comfort working with court-involved youthExperience and comfort working with families.BA in social work or related field required, MA preferred.Ability to work with diverse populations and provide culturally competent servicesFamiliarity with strength-based and trauma informed practices.Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.#J-18808-Ljbffr