ATD Court Liaison: Youth Intake & Court Support

Good Shepherd Services, Ltd; New York (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Shepherd Services, Ltd seeks a Court Liaison to support ATD (Alternative to Detention) in New York City. The role involves presenting in court, facilitating admissions, and coordinating with Family Court personnel, youth, and families.

You will work closely with the Program Director and ACS staff, travel to Brooklyn courts, and participate in bi-weekly supervision and ongoing training. Evening/weekend availability may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience and comfort working with court-involved youth
• Experience and comfort working with families
• 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

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with court staff to facilitate program admissions
• Interviewing clients and families after referral from Family Court judges
• Preparing 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

Education

BA in social work or related field

MA preferred

Job description

Good Shepherd Services, Ltd seeks a Court Liaison to support ATD (Alternative to Detention) in New York City. The role involves presenting in court, facilitating admissions, and coordinating with Family Court personnel, youth, and families.

You will work closely with the Program Director and ACS staff, travel to Brooklyn courts, and participate in bi-weekly supervision and ongoing training. Evening/weekend availability may be required.