Bail Advocate

4 weeks ago

Cleveland, Ohio, United States The Bail Project Full time
Job Summary

The Bail Project is seeking a highly motivated and dedicated individual to join our team as a Bail Disruptor. As a key member of our community-based team, you will work closely with clients, community partners, and our Support Hub to provide bail assistance and pretrial support using our Community Release with Support model.

Key Responsibilities

  • Direct Bail Assistance
    • Respond to referrals from public defenders, family members, and other sources using approved language and in accordance with Client Service Guide.
    • Complete research, conduct interviews with potential clients, and document needs and contacts to inform support plan.
    • Develop post-release support plans for clients and coordinate with partner organizations as needed.
    • Schedule case conferences with Operations Managers and other members of the Support Hub as needed, following the Bail Project's protocols for complex cases.
    • Post bail for clients (in person or virtually, depending on jurisdictional requirements).
    • File for and process bail refunds.
  • Client Support
    • Provide court notifications, connect clients to social services and community resources based on identified needs, and arrange transportation to court and service appointments as needed.
    • Respond to ongoing requests from clients to support emerging needs and their return to court.
    • Contact clients who have missed court to help them return to court; work with counsel to contest clients' bench warrants and bail forfeitures.
  • Data Entry and Use
    • Input client lead information and other client intake data into Salesforce (SF).
    • Review weekly SF reports to identify data gaps and make improvements as needed.
    • Update court appearance outcomes, input future court dates, document disposed case outcomes and update refund / forfeiture information.
    • Document all service referrals and client advocacy activities in SF.
  • Partner Engagement
    • Develop and maintain key partnerships within the community to meet the needs of our clients.
    • Develop and maintain productive relationships with community, local government, and other stakeholders to help advance TBP policy and advocacy goals at the site level.

Requirements

  • Invested in the local community and demonstrates an interest in racial and social justice and/or criminal legal reform.
  • Relates to and effectively communicates with people from all economic, racial, age, ethnic, and social groups.
  • Takes responsibility for results, is self-reflective and seeks out and considers feedback.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of using computers and navigating software programs, with experience in Salesforce, G suite, and Microsoft Excel a plus.
  • Experience with entering client data and has skills in basic data analysis (or a willingness to learn).
  • Committed to completing daily work in an accurate, timely, and consistent manner.
  • Comfortable implementing organizational procedures and making effective and timely decisions.

Benefits

  • This is a full-time, in-unit, non-exempt position.
  • The Bail Project offers benefit programs including competitive Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA), Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Parental Leave, a generous Vacation and Sick Leave policy, and a 401(k) plan.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter. In the cover letter, please address the following:

  • Why do you want to work for The Bail Project?
  • Please share 2-3 experiences that highlight why you would be a strong candidate for Bail Disruptor and how you meet the qualifications for position.

No faxes or phone calls please. Applicants will be notified regarding whether or not they have been selected for an interview. Applications without cover letters will not be processed.

The Bail Project is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and actively seeks the candidacy of people of color, women, LGBTQIA+ people and formerly incarcerated individuals. We are committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity in our work and staff.

Salary: $50,000

Closing Date: November 3, 2024