Court Advocate Specialist

3 weeks ago

New York, New York, United States CASES Full time
Job Title: Court Advocate

Job Summary:

CASES is seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Court Advocate to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting young people involved in the criminal legal system, promoting their success and equity through culturally competent service delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with the ATI Intake Team and ROAR orientation team to ensure a smooth transition for participants
  • Advocate for participants' continued participation in the program by presenting their engagement in program services to the court
  • Develop written reports for advocacy efforts and establish relationships with court and legal stakeholders
  • Conduct orientations for new participants, ensuring they understand expectations and opportunities for the duration of the program
  • Support the development and maintenance of individual service plans, addressing needs and establishing measurable timeframes to meet objectives and goals
  • Liaise between the courts and the program to ensure clear directives and expectations are communicated
  • Conduct outreach efforts to engage participants in services, including home visits and in-community outreach
  • Participate in team meetings, collaborative service planning, and borough-based team meetings, supervision, and training
  • Perform crisis response services as required

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree, with court experience; or master's degree in a relevant field
  • At least two years of experience working with young people involved in the criminal legal system
  • Commitment to serving court-involved young people at high risk for recidivism
  • Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills
  • Highly organized and self-motivated
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Fluency in Spanish

Benefits:

  • CASES offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, vacation and paid time off, 12 paid holidays per year, retirement 403b, and an employee referral program

CASES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively recruits individuals with prior involvement in the criminal legal system.

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