Court Representative

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 intake and court specialist role is key in facilitating the enrollment of incoming clients into the Families Rising Alternative to Incarceration program. Specialist will complete intakes for all incoming clients and ensure that all required paperwork and materials are completed and obtained. Specialist will also cover court related duties for all clients.

1.Cover court appearances for new and incoming clients: Ensure that clear and appropriate compliance updates are given for clients on record and manage accepting new referrals on record.

2. Provide clear updates to leadership on court appearances for new and existing clients.

3.Complete intakes with new clients in their home, or in the community.

4.Enter all intake related materials in the appropriate data bases and ensuring that clear updates are sent to leadership and therapeutic team.

5.Network with stakeholders to assist in receiving referrals.

6. Coordinate with stakeholders on navigating possible referrals through understanding what slots are available

7. Assist in the screening of new cases by speaking to incoming client and families to describe services and obtain their consent       

1. Previous experience completing intakes or experience working in a client facing role.

2. Experience working in a court setting, developing skills to communicate professionally in verbal and written manner

3. Previous experience working in criminal justice services

4.Cultural competency: Understanding different backgrounds and cultures of clients we work with

5. Ability to complete tasks in a flexible manner. Last minute tasks may arise, ensuring that all workers can cover tasks in appropriate and professional manner

6. Education: Bachelor's level degree in psychology, social work, sociology or related field