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Corrections Specialists are jail and prison-specialized paralegals responsible for assisting all NYCDS attorneys and social workers in matters pertaining to client welfare and court/corrections communications and logistics. Corrections Specialists help to improve conditions of confinement for clients and limit pre-trial detention periods, as well as support sentenced clients in New York State custody. This is a two-year position only (7/1/24 to 7/31/26); ideal for recent college graduates taking gap years prior to attending graduate school.
Job Responsibilities: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Weekly visits to Riker’s Island
- Client interviews (via video conferences, and in person at correctional facilities)
- Communicating with family members of clients
- Client referrals to programs, bail options, etc.
- Assist clients with health, safety, and wellness concerns
- Assist attorneys with bail/bonds and sentencing issues
- Logistical support for attorneys and social workers (i.e.: warrant status checks, client check-ins, etc.)
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Proficiency in MS Office (particularly MS Word and MS Excel)
- Attention to detail and problem solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational/time-management skills and the ability to prioritize work.
- Must be comfortable entering correctional facilities.
- Must be sensitive to the varying needs of our client population (mental health, substance abuse treatment, etc.).
- Ability to communicate confidently and appropriately with people of all backgrounds and clients with a range of charge types and dispositions
- Strong interest in criminal justice and social welfare systems
Competencies:
- Must work and communicate well with fellow colleagues and NYCDS leadership as well as court/corrections representatives.
- Competency in multiple languages preferred.
- Desire and ability to advocate for all clients
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