Court Representative

The Center for Alternative Sentencing and Employment Services (CASES); New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

25 days vacation/PTO

12 paid holidays

403b with match up to 6%

Employee referral program

Job summary

The Center for Alternative Sentencing and Employment Services (CASES) seeks a Court Representative in New York to conduct comprehensive ATI intake assessments for justice-involved individuals. You will interview participants, review legal and clinical records, and prepare detailed reports for court stakeholders.

This role requires strong clinical judgment and courtroom communication. Based in our 100 Centre Street office, the position is full-time, 9am–5pm, with in-person attendance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work or human service field (required).
• 2+ years of experience in forensic mental health settings (required).

Responsibilities

• Review participant information including arrest history, medical and mental health records, and attorney recommendations.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and risk assessments using standardized tools.
• Develop ATI program plans and advocate for ATI dispositions with prosecutors and judges.
• Maintain professional relationships with judges, district attorneys, defense counsel, probation, and CASES staff.
• Complete intake paperwork and enter data into ECM/AWARDS databases.
• Participate in clinical supervision, case reviews, and quality improvement activities.

Skills

Bilingual (preferred)

Forensic mental health experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or human service field

Job description

Job Summary

The Forensic Court Representative on the ATI Intake Assessment Team conducts comprehensive assessments of justice-involved individuals to determine their eligibility for Alternatives to Incarceration (ATI) programs. This role involves interviewing participants, reviewing legal and clinical records, and preparing detailed reports and recommendations for court stakeholders. The representative will work closely with judges, attorneys, and other court personnel to advocate for appropriate community-based treatment plans. This position requires strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in fast-paced courtroom environments.

Job Title

Court Representative

Shift Hours

This position is full-time Monday - Friday from 9am to 5pm.

Salary

The salary range for this role is $62,285.00.

Location Address

100 Centre Street, New York, NY 10013. Our office is easily accessible by public transportation.

Workplace Flexibility

On-site - This role is 100% in-office/in person.

What You Will Be Doing

• Review preliminary information about a participant's needs, including arrest case information, criminal legal history, medical and mental health records, and attorney recommendations
• Undertake screening interviews with potential participants by explaining the process and the CASES program(s), administering a comprehensive assessment, and conduct risk assessments utilizing the HCR-20 v3 and the Short-Term Assessment of Risk and Treatability (START) adult and adolescent versions
• Conduct screening and assessment of individuals incarcerated, in the community, and at Forensic Psychiatric Centers and be able to effectively manage crises to ensure participant safety and well-being
• Develop comprehensive reports following interview and a records review to develop individualized ATI program plans, in compliance with ATI assessment requirements and quality standards, to advocate with prosecutors and judges on behalf of participants to approve ATI disposition
• Maintain excellent professional relationships with judges, district attorneys, defense counsel, probation, other court partners, and CASES community staff, to facilitate program admissions and maintain the credibility of CASES in court
• Complete all necessary intake paperwork, including entering participant information into the ECM/AWARDS databases
• Participate in clinical supervision, case review meetings, staff meetings , in service training programs, relevant quality improvement, coaching, and planning activities
• Provide culturally competent services ensuring the consideration of the role of ethnic/racial, cultural, social, economic, and behavioral factors in the accessibility, availability, and delivery of evaluation services
• Mentor less experienced colleagues in the intricacies of Court procedures, and CASES programs, especially eligibility and clinical criteria
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisors

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in social work or human service field
• 2+ years of experience working in the field of forensic mental health

Preferred Skills

• Bilingual candidates strongly preferred

Employee 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
• 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

Our Values

At CASES, we like to move with PURPOSE, which reflects our values:

• PEOPLE| Hold people's stories with dignity
• UNITY| Commit to a shared mission
• RESPECT| Celebrate the strength of diversity
• PROGRESS| Always work to improve
• OPTIMIZE| Make the best use of resources
• SOLUTIONS| Work together to solve problems
• EMPATHY| Seek to understand others

Although we would love to learn about the skills of every candidate, only selected candidates that are selected will receive a response.

Monday - Friday, 9am to 5pm

35 hours per week excluding breaks