Advocate - Center For Alternative Sentencing And Employment Services : Job Details

Court Advocate Hourly Full-Time [Ben Elig] BROOKLYN, NY, US Yesterday Requisition ID: 1738 Salary Range: $52,000.00 To $52,000.00 Annually Job Title: Court Advocate Job Summary: CASES is seeking a Court Advocate to join their ROAR team in Brooklyn, a new alternatives-to-detention/incarceration program serving individuals aged 16-27 with challenges in the community. The Court Advocate will serve as a link between the court and the ROAR program staff, providing updates on participants' progress and communicating information from the court. The ideal candidate is passionate about social justice and has strong communication and interpersonal skills. As a member of the ROAR team, you will contribute to reducing the City's reliance on correctional institutions and promote justice. The position offers clinical supervision and a comprehensive training curriculum, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to make a difference in the lives of those impacted by the criminal legal system. Shift Hours: This position is full-time Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Location Address: 151 Lawrence St, 3rd Floor Brooklyn, NY 11201. Our office is easily accessible by public transportation. Workplace Flexibility: Flexible - Staff have flexibility to complete their work day from home or another suitable space, typically after reporting to the office and/or engaging in field or community-based work. Salary: The salary for this role is $52,000 per year. What you will be doing: Engage potential participants and their legal representation in and around the courtroom. Ensure participants understand the conditions of their mandate and engagement in CASES. Write professional and formal evaluation reports, in compliance with ATI requirements and quality standards, including court-ready reports in advance of scheduled court dates and in response to emergency or expedited situations. Collect and track information on participants' intake and re-arrest cases, as well as warrants. Notify the court when participants are not in compliance, have gone missing (absconded), failed to report as required, or have been rearrested. Maintain excellent professional relationships with judges, district attorneys, defense counsel, probation, and other court partners to facilitate program participation and maintain the credibility of CASES in court. Participate in team case reviews, including review of assessments, verbal, and written advocacy, as well as work with ROAR teammates to develop ongoing supervision and treatment plans. Mentor less experienced teammates in the intricacies of Court procedures. Participate in clinical supervision, staff meetings, and in-service training programs. Participate in relevant quality improvement, staff training, coaching, and planning activities. Required to be in court, or office 5 days per week. Perform other related duties as assigned by Team Leader. What we are looking for: Bachelor's Degree required in Social Work, Criminal Justice or a related field. Able to present detailed, persuasive arguments, and advocate with prosecutors and judges to approve continued participation in ATI program. Interest in, and sensitivity to, issues facing individualsinvolved in thecriminal legal system. Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of participants and staff. Excellent analytical and written skills. Ability to work independently. Preferred but not required: Experience working with individuals involved in the criminal legal system. Experience working with youth and young adults and people with mental illness. Fluency in Spanish. Benefits: CASES cares about employee wellbeing, and we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family, including: Medical Dental Vision Vacation and Paid Time Off - starting at 25 days-off annually, plus an additional summer self-care day 12 Paid Holidays per year Retirement 403b Competitive matching up to 6% Employee Referral Program Visit www.cases.org/careers/ to learn more about benefits offered by the CASES Although we would love to learn about the skills of every candidate, only selected candidates that are selected will receive a response. We encourage you to apply for any position(s) you feel you are qualified for. CASES is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment with CASES is based solely on qualifications and competence for a particular position without regard to race, color, ethnic or national origin, age, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or marital, military, or citizenship status. We also actively recruit individuals with prior involvement in the criminal legal system. Monday - Friday from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM 35 Hours Per Week