Court Based Social Worker

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Clinical Court Liaison

Job Summary :

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Clinical Court Liaison to join our team at CASES. In this role, the Clinical Court Liaison will be pivotal in fostering strong professional relationships with Judges, District Attorneys, defense counsel, and other court partners to facilitate program admissions and uphold CASES’ credibility in the courtroom.

As an advocate, the Clinical Court Liaison will accompany participants to court appearances, providing verbal and written support to promote their enrollment in CASES’ services. The Clinical Court Liaison will also play a critical role in ensuring participants understand the conditions of their release or plea agreements and monitor compliance with community supervision conditions.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals navigating the criminal justice system and have a strong background in community services, we invite you to apply for this impactful position.

Salary : The salary for the Clinical Court Liaison position is $67,000 per year.

Shift Hours : The Clinical Court Liaison position is full time working Sunday through Thursday from 9am to 5pm.

Location Address : 100 Centre Street New York, NY 10009.

Workplace Flexibility :  In-person

What you will be doing :

Maintain excellent professional relationships with Judges, District Attorneys, defense counsel, Probation, and other Court partners to facilitate program admissions and maintain CASES’ credibility in Court.

Review referrals to determine a person’s eligibility for CASES’ programs, including arrest case information, RAP sheet, attorney recommendations, and preliminary information about participant needs.

Engage potential participants and their legal representation in and around the Courtroom.

Undertake clinical screening interviews with potential participants to explain CASES’ program(s)

Ensure participants are matched to the appropriate CASES program based on assessed needs and eligibility.

Achieve monthly intake and other performance targets.

Accompany participants to all Court appearances and advocate to judges, verbally and through written Court reports, for participants to be enrolled or maintained in CASES’ services.

Ensure participants understand the conditions of their release or plea agreement and expectations regarding participation in CASES program.

Collaborate with CASES colleagues in the community, who are providing services, to ensure the Court’s community supervision conditions are being met.

Provide timely notification to the Court when participants are not in compliance, have gone missing (absconded), failed to report as required, been rearrested.

Collect and track information on participants’ intake and re-arrest cases, as well as warrants.

Work a regular and obscure schedule and adhere to schedule changes to ensure CASES consistently maintains coverage for all court shifts; perform other related duties as assigned by supervisors.

What we are looking for :

• Master’s degree in clinical field such as social work, substance abuse, and mental health.
• Highly articulate, resourceful, and professional – able to stand up in court and present detailed information.
• Proven ability to function effectively in a high paced and stressful environment.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of participants and staff.
• Interest in, and sensitivity to, issues facing justice-involved individuals.
• Ability to quickly gather and evaluate the accuracy of information and use good judgment within time constraints and high-volume courtrooms.
• Excellent public speaking skills. Ability to formulate persuasive arguments for eligible defendants to be placed in CASES programs.
• Excellent analytical and written skills Ability to work autonomously.

Preferred Skills :

Employee Benefits :

CASES cares about employee wellbeing, and we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family, including :

CASES is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment with CASES is based solely on qualifications and competence for a particular position without regard to race, color, ethnic or national origin, age, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or marital, military, or citizenship status. We also actively recruit individuals with prior involvement in the criminal legal system.

Although we would love to learn about the skills of every candidate, only selected candidates that are selected will receive a response. We encourage you to apply for any position(s) you feel you are qualified for.

Working Sunday through Thursday from 9am to 5pm.

35 hours per week excluding weekends.

Salary : $67,000