Court Representative

Fostering Talent, Changing Lives

At The New York Foundling, we trust in the power and potential of people, and we deliberately invest in proven practices. From bold beginnings in 1869, our New York-based nonprofit has supported hundreds of thousands of our neighbors on their own paths to stability, strength, and independence.  We help children and families navigate through and beyond foster care. We help families struggling with conflict and poverty grow strong. We help individuals with developmental disabilities live their best lives, and we help our neighbors access quality health and mental health services—core to building lifelong resilience and wellbeing. Together, our interrelated programs provide a whole-person, whole-family, and whole-life approach that unlocks solutions for a lifetime.

The Court Representatives will act as liaison between the Alternative to Incarceration (ATI) program and their assigned court(s) within the five boroughs. Court Representatives must have a basic understanding of what an ATI program is and the Supreme and Criminal Court Systems. Court Representatives are responsible for working with clients and their families to explain the program, obtain information and assess family support and needs, and complete intake with them for the program. The Court Representative position requires the ability to effectively utilize the knowledge of program and partner services while representing the program in Court. Court Representatives must be prepared to engage court stakeholders about the ATI program and maintain strong working relationships.

The Court Representatives will act as liaison between the Alternative to Incarceration (ATI) program and their assigned court(s) within the five boroughs. Court Representatives must have a basic understanding of what an ATI program is and the Supreme and Criminal Court Systems. Court Representatives are responsible for working with clients and their families to explain the program, obtain information and assess family support and needs, and complete intake with them for the program. The Court Representative position requires the ability to effectively utilize the knowledge of program and partner services while representing the program in Court. Court Representatives must be prepared to engage court stakeholders about the ATI program and maintain strong working relationships.

Position Description: (Summarize the essential functions of the job.)

• Engages potential ATI participants and their families in Supreme and Criminal Court
• Completes program intake with client and families
• Maintains excellent working relationships with judges, legal guardians, assistant corporation counsel, defense attorneys, probation, and other Court partners
• Meets with participants and services staff to discuss program performance
• Collects screening information on intake and re-arrest cases, monitor warrants, and track cases to program case closure
• Cultivates relationships with all relevant court personnel and/or other stakeholders
• Provides the Case Manager with all required participant and case information, including court-imposed conditions, special circumstances, contacts and next court date and part information, to then initiate a case management file for the released participant.
• Interest in and sensitivity to issues facing young people in criminal justice system and their families
• Demonstrates ability to gather and evaluate accuracy of information under often less than ideal circumstances and formulate persuasive arguments for eligible defendants to be placed in programs
• Timely documentation and report in all entry systems.
• Enters intakes, insurance, and other pertinent information into agency database system EVOLV
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Sr. Court Representative 

 Organizational expectations include: 

• Regular and punctual time and attendance, and adherence to The Foundling’s and your department’s specific time and attendance policies and protocol. 
• Consistent demonstrated commitment to The Foundling’s BHAG, mission, vision, and values (Compassion, Dignity, Family and Community, Diversity, Excellence). 
•  Adherence to The Foundling’s employee policies, Code of Conduct and applicable rules, laws, regulations or bargaining agreements. 
• Appropriate engagement with support departments to ensure appropriate and timely hiring, performance management, investigation, discipline, suspension, and restructuring decisions concerning direct reports.
• Any other duties and/or tasks that may be assigned. 

Salary Range: $51,000/year - $58,300/year

The New York Foundling is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse employee population, the Foundling will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

Required Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, Social Work, or related field required
• Bilingual applicants (fluency in Spanish/English or other languages) encouraged to apply.

Preferred Experience:

• Be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, Email, and Data entry systems.
• Strong verbal, written, and organizational skills
• Ability to work cooperatively with Sr. Court Representative and program staff
• Familiarity with Alternative to Detention (ATD), Alternative to Incarceration (ATI) or other advocacy program models.

Preferred Knowledge:

• Juvenile Justice
• Alternative to Incarceration programs
• Supreme and Criminal Court systems
• Demonstrated strong commitment to safety.