Court Liaison, Alternatives to Detention

Job Description

Job Description

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. 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.

Reports to: Program Director, ATD

Location: 330 Jay Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201/692 Blake Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207

Hours: 35 Hours/Per Week

Salary: $48,000-$53,000/Yr.

Major Duties of the Court Liaison:

• Work collaboratively with court staff to facilitate program admissions.

• Interview clients and families after referral from Family Court judges

• Prepare documents with family for program intake

• Attend court dates for caseload as needed.

• Travel to New York City courts and detention facilities as needed

• Work with Service Coordinator to make referrals to appropriate community resources for participants and family members.

• Present program documentation to court personnel as needed

• Meet 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 assigned

Court Liaison Qualifications:

• Experience and comfort working with court-involved youth
• Experience 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 services
• Familiarity with strength-based and trauma-informed practices.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Bilingual preferred.