Restitution Coordinator, Criminal Courts

Summary

The Restitution Program is responsible for the collection and disbursement of court-ordered restitution to crime victims for unreimbursed expenses related to the crime.

Responsibilities

• For Program and Supervisors Supporting Client-Facing Staff: Learn and integrate a trauma-informed, client-centered approach, using an anti-oppressive lens, into your work with clients. Coach and guide staff in their client practice that reflects these approaches.
• Conduct restitution intakes for criminal and supreme courts.
• Liaise with District Attorney’s Office, Department of Probation, and court personnel regarding restitution matters.
• Verification of victim information.
• Monitor daily cash receipts/disbursement transactions and processes in the restitution database.
• Inform the Director, Restitution of potential issues and collaborate on managing the resolution.
• Prepare monthly statistics reports.
• Monitor accounts receivable, accounts payable and daily banking tasks.
• Report any unusual collections or court documents to Restitution Specialist..
• Provides guidance and training to Restitution Processing Assistant, as needed.
• Resolve any discrepancies between restitution database and physical office file.
• Prepare information for compliance reports as needed.
• Work with complainants throughout the restitution process including notification of restitution orders, payment distributions and appropriate referrals and resources.
• Maintain department files and records, including regular documentation of restitution activity.
• Other duties, as assigned.
  
  

Interacts With

• District Attorney’s Office
• Department of Probation officers
• Court personnel
• Defendants and Claimants
  
  

Qualifications

• Previous restitution or court administrative experience is preferred.
• Minimum of two years AR/AP experience.
• High School diploma or equivalent relevant experience required. Associate degree preferred.
• Demonstrated communication skills and client service focus
• Comfortable interacting with defendants, victims and court personnel.
  
  

Required Skills

• Detail oriented with analytical capabilities
• MS computer skills
• Math skills
• Planning, organizing and scheduling skills
  
  

Safe Horizon is committed to providing a reasonable accommodation to ensure individuals with disabilities can meet any physical demand requirement(s) of the position, or otherwise perform the corresponding task(s), where possible. If you require a reasonable accommodation, including to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact your Human Resources Recruiter.

ADA/EEO/OSHA Statement

Safe Horizon is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and compliance with all Federal, State, and Local laws concerning employment discrimination, harassment and retaliation including the Americans with Disabilities Act. Safe Horizon ensures equal opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, religion, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, lawful immigrant status, physical, mental, and medical disability, veteran status or liability for service in the United States Armed Forces. We are dedicated to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff and clients.

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