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<div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><b>Job Title: </b>Court Compliance Specialist<br>
</div><div></div><div><b>Job Summary:
</b></div><div>CASES is a New York City agency at the forefront of the intersection between behavioral health and the criminal justice system. Our mission is to increase public safety through innovative services that reduce crime and incarceration, improve behavioral health, promote recovery and rehabilitation, and create opportunities for success in the community. The CASES Court services department services court mandates or endorsed programming at all points in the criminal legal process. CASES operates, alternative to detention (ATD) and alternative to incarceration (ATI) community based programs that are facilitated by the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) judiciary. CASES interfaces with multiple stakeholders to support these ATD and ATI program options for thousands of defendants in multiple boroughs. Specifically the arraignment team screens approximately 10,000 defendants a year for ATD and ATI programs, Supervised Releasee and newSTART. Additionally, the ATI intake assessment team screens 500 amount per year to divert people into 3 (three) CASES community based programs, Reframing Opportunity Alternatives and Resilience (ROAR), Nathaniel Community Success (NCS) and Nathaniel Assertive Community Treatment (NACT). All Court services teams are dedicated to the CASES mission and facilitating release and positive court outcomes.<br>
</div><div></div><div><b>Shift Hours: </b>This position is full-time Tuesday - Saturday from 3:00 PM &ndash; 11:00 PM<br>
</div><div></div><div><b>Salary: </b>The salary for this role is $55,167 per year<br>
</div><div></div><div><b>Location Address: </b>100 Centre Street, New York, NY 10013. Our office is easily accessible by public transportation.<br>
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</div><div><b>Workplace Flexibility: </b>Hybrid - For roles that have at least 1 full day remote per week<br>
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</div><div><b>What You Will Be Doing:
</b></div></div><div><ul><li>Develop and maintain excellent professional relationships with judges, prosecutors, defense counsel, and other court partners to facilitate program admissions and maintain CASES&rsquo; credibility in the Manhattan Criminal and Supreme Courts
</li><li>Provide mentorship and support to less experiences colleagues
</li><li>Assist with training new staff on all database and reporting procedures
</li><li>Ensure timely, complete, and accurate documentation in the case record database including collecting and tracking participant demographics, intake, re-arrest cases, court dates and warrants for all court mandated programs
</li><li>Facilitate effective collaboration with SRP, ROAR, ATI and NCS staff delivering services in the borough-based offices to ensure the court receives accurate information and participants satisfy conditions of supervision
</li><li>Provide timely and accurate notification to the court about participant non-compliance (when participants are missing/absconded, fail to report, and are rearrested)
</li><li>Provide culturally competent and anti-racist services in the court 1) in accordance with CASES&rsquo; policies and the delivery of excellent court services to address the needs of youth and young adults, adults, and individuals with behavioral health needs and 2) that are responsive to the race, ethnicity, sexuality, gender, and criminal legal history of program participants
</li><li>Maintains quality assurance of all data entry tasks to ensure reporting is accurate
</li><li>Analyzes and compares data between multiple databases including OCA, WebCRIMs, PSYCKES and eJusticeNY
</li><li>Ensures the accessibility of information by program staff by developing and maintain a filing system for all administrative and case records
</li><li>Responds appropriately, accurately and timely to all judicial inquiries and attorney correspondence
</li><li>Assists the court parties in all compliance/noncompliance inquires and matters
</li><li>Participates in peer review and quality assurance activities with the intent to improve data management
</li><li>Ensuring QA data is complete and accurate
</li><li>Analysis power bi and salesforce reports, and multiple database for trends to assist program teams to better serve participants
</li><li>Documents and disseminates findings of data analyzation timely and constructively and aids the team with solutions of data management and program delivery
</li><li>Work a regular schedule and adhere to schedule changes to ensure SRP consistently maintains coverage for all court shifts; perform other related duties as assigned by supervisors and senior staff
</li><li>Participate in supervision, case review and staff meetings, and in-service trainings to develop professional skills
</li><li>Complete all other tasks as noted by supervisors
</li>Part time in-person position. One work from home day permitted at supervisory discretion<br>
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</li></ul><div></div><div><b>What We Are Looking For:
</b></div><ul><li>Associates degree and 2 years of data entry and data management experience, including running reports, experience within a community-based organization as support staff, evaluator or direct service provider
</li><li>Ability to function effectively in a high-paced, high-stakes environment and work independently
</li>Ability to work effectively with a diverse participants and staff<br>
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 </li></ul></div><div></div><div><div><b>Preferred Skills:
</b></div><ul><li>Fluency in Spanish
</li>Database development, management and analysis skills<br>
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</li></ul><div></div><div><b>Employee Benefits:
</b></div><div>CASES cares about employee wellbeing, and we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family, including:
</div><ul><li>Medical
</li><li>Dental
</li><li>Vision
</li><li>Vacation and Paid Time Off &ndash; starting at 25 days-off annually
</li><li>12 Paid Holidays per year
</li><li>Retirement 403b Competitive matching up to 6%
</li><li>Employee Referral Program
</li>Visit www.cases.org/careers/ to learn more about benefits offered by the CASES<br>
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</li></ul></div><div></div><div><b>Our Values
</b></div><div><div>At CASES, we like to move with <b>PURPOSE </b>, which reflects our values:
</div></div><div><div><b>PEOPLE| </b>Hold people&rsquo;s stories with dignity
</div></div><div><div><b>UNITY| </b>Commit to a shared mission
</div></div><div><div><b>RESPECT| </b>Celebrate the strength of diversity
</div></div><div><div><b>PROGRESS| </b>Always work to improve
</div></div><div><div><b>OPTIMIZE| </b>Make the best use of resources
</div></div><div><div><b>SOLUTIONS| </b>Work together to solve problems
</div></div><div><div><b>EMPATHY| </b>Seek to understand others<br>
</div></div><div></div><br>
<div><b>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 you feel you are qualified for.<br>
</b></div><div></div><div>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.<br>
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This position is full-time Tuesday - Saturday from 3:00 PM &ndash; 11:00 PM
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35 hours per week</div>

Court Compliance Specialist

<div></div><div><div><div><b>Job Title: </b>Court Advocate</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Job Summary:</b></div><div>
Are you a person looking to improve your skills in serving and advocating for individuals with criminal legal involvement? Are you interested in contributing to social justice for people impacted by the criminal legal system? If so, we need your skills on the new Reframing Opportunity, Alternatives &amp; Resilience (ROAR) team at CASES! ROAR is a new alternatives-to-detention/incarceration (ATD/ATI) that serves individuals of all genders, aged 16 to 27, with challenges in the community (including substance use problems); this program will directly help reduce the utilization of jails and prisons.</div><div></div><div><br>
Come join our team&rsquo;s efforts to reduce the City's reliance on correctional institutions, promote justice, and help NYC achieve its goal to close Rikers Island in 2026. At CASES, we offer clinical supervision (which can be used toward licensure), free continuing education credits for LMSW/LCSWs and LMHCs, as well as a comprehensive training curriculum available to all employees. We are a diverse team at CASES, and we welcome candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disabilities to apply.</div><div></div><div><br>
We are seeking a Court Advocate for our Brooklyn ROAR team, who will join a multidisciplinary team comprised of a Team Leader, Senior Coach, Wellness Coach, Activities and Engagement Specialist, and Program Assistant. The ROAR team provides supportive case management and linkage to services aimed towards behavior modification. The role of the Court Advocate is to provide a link between the court and the ROAR program staff; this position will deliver ongoing updates to the court regarding ROAR participants&rsquo; progress and will communicate information from the court to their ROAR teammates and the participants.</div><div></div><div><br>
This position requires flexibility as court dates, call times and locations vary. In-person court appearances are expected.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Shift Hours: </b>This position is full-time Monday &ndash; Friday from 9:00 AM &ndash; 5:00 PM</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Salary: </b>The salary for this role is $60,000 per year</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Location Address: </b>4 West 125th Street, New York, NY 10027. Our office is easily accessible by public transportation.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Workplace Flexibility:</b> Flexible &ndash; Staff have the flexibility to complete their workday from home or another suitable space, typically after reporting to the office and/or engaging in field or community-based work.</div><div></div><div><div><b><br>
What You Will Be Doing:</b></div><ul><li><div><ul><li>
Engage potential participants and their legal representation in and around the courtroom</li><li>
Ensure participants understand the conditions of their mandate and engagement in CASES</li><li>
Accompany participants to all court appearances and advocate to judges, verbally and through written court reports, for participants to be enrolled or maintained in the CASES diversion services</li><li>
Effectively manage crises to ensure participant safety and well-being</li><li>
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</li><li>
Collect and track information on participants&rsquo; intake and re-arrest cases, as well as warrants</li><li>
Notify the court when participants are not in compliance, have gone missing (absconded), failed to report as required, or have been rearrested</li><li>
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</li><li>
Collaborate with ROAR teammates to ensure the court&rsquo;s community supervision conditions are being met</li><li>
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</li><li>
Mentor less experienced teammates in the intricacies of Court procedures</li><li>
Participate in clinical supervision, staff meetings, and in-service training programs</li><li>
Participate in relevant quality improvement, staff training, coaching, and planning activities</li><li>
Complete all necessary documentation, including entering participant information into the Salesforce databases</li><li>
Provide culturally competent oversight, supervision, and management in accordance with the CASES policies and the delivery of excellent court services to address the needs of youth, young adults, adults, individuals with behavioral health needs, and the race and ethnicity, sexuality, gender, and criminal justice history of defendants and program participants</li><li>
Required to be in court, or office 5 days per week</li><li>
Perform other related duties as assigned by Team Leader</li></ul></div></li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
What We Are Looking For:</b></div><ul><li><div><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in social work</li><li>
Highly articulate, resourceful, and professional &ndash; able to stand up in court; present detailed, persuasive arguments; and advocate with prosecutors and judges to approve continued participation in ATI program</li><li>
Ability to work independently</li><li>
Excellent analytical and written skills</li><li>
Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of participants and staff</li><li>
Interest in, and sensitivity to, issues facing individuals involved in the criminal legal system</li></ul></div></li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
Preferred Skills:</b></div><ul><li><div><ul><li>
Fluency in Spanish</li><li>
Experience working with individuals involved in the criminal legal system</li><li>
Experience working with youth and young adults and people with mental illness</li></ul></div></li></ul></div><div></div><div><div><b><br>
Employee Benefits:</b></div><div>
CASES cares about employee well being, and we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family, including:</div><ul><li><div><ul><li>
Medical</li><li>
Dental</li><li>
Vision</li><li>
Vacation and Paid Time Off &ndash; starting at25 days-off annually, plus an additional summer self-care day</li><li>
12 Paid Holidays per year</li><li>
Retirement 403b Competitive matching up to 6%</li><li>
Employee Referral Program</li><li>
Visit www.cases.org/careers/ to learn more about benefits offered by the CASES</li></ul></div></li></ul><div><div><b>
Our Values</b></div></div><div><div>
At CASES, we like to move with <b>PURPOSE</b>, which reflects our values:</div></div><div><div><b>
PEOPLE| </b>Hold people&rsquo;s stories with dignity</div></div><div><div><b>
UNITY|</b> Commit to a shared mission</div></div><div><div><b>
RESPECT|</b> Celebrate the strength of diversity</div></div><div><div><b>
PROGRESS|</b> Always work to improve</div></div><div><div><b>
OPTIMIZE|</b> Make the best use of resources</div></div><div><div><b>
SOLUTIONS|</b> Work together to solve problems</div></div><div><div><b>
EMPATHY| </b>Seek to understand others</div></div><div><b>
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 </b><b>position(s)</b><b> you feel you are qualified for.</b><br>
</div><div>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.</div></div></div><br>
This position is full-time Monday - Friday from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM<br>
35 hours per week</div>

Court Advocate

<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><b>Job Title:</b> Team Leader, NCS</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Job Summary:</b></p><p>
Are you interested in contributing to social justice for people impacted by the criminal legal system? If so, we need your clinical skills on the new Nathaniel Community Success (NCS) team at CASES! NCS is an alternatives-to detention/incarceration (ATD/ATI) that serves individuals of all genders, aged 16 and older, with mental illness (including substance use problems); this program will directly help reduce the utilization of jails and prisons.</p><p>
Come join our team&rsquo;s efforts to reduce the City's reliance on correctional institutions, promote justice, and help NYC achieve its goal to close Rikers Island in 2026. At CASES, we offer clinical supervision (which can be used toward licensure), free continuing education credits for LMSW/LCSWs and LMHCs, as well as a comprehensive training curriculum available to all employees. We are a diverse team at CASES, and we welcome candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disabilities to apply.</p><p>
We are seeking a mission-driven manager with advanced clinical and administrative leadership skills to be the Team Leader for our Manhattan NCS team. The team is multidisciplinary, comprised of a Forensic Clinical Case Coordinator, Forensic Case Coordinator, Substance Use Specialist, Peer Specialist, Clinical Criminal Legal Specialist, and Program Assistant. The NCS team provides individualized clinical case management; linkage to services for mental health (including substance use problems) and medical treatment; and court-ordered supervision services. Each participant&rsquo;s plan is individualized, responding to specific needs and risks to help each participant achieve and maintain recovery and reduce criminal recidivism.</p><p>
The NCS Manhattan Team Leader is responsible for the day-to-day administrative duties and the direct supervision of the Brooklyn-based multidisciplinary team; they will also provide some direct clinical services. The Brooklyn Team Leader reports to the Senior Director and will also coordinate with the Manhattan Team Leader. CASES is looking for a supervisor who is committed to social justice, evidence-based practices, effective violence risk management, and the principles of recovery-oriented and trauma-informed services.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Shift Hours: </b>This position is full-time Monday &ndash; Friday from 9:00 AM &ndash; 5:00 PM.</p><p><b>
Salary: </b>The salary range for this role is $85,000-$95,000.</p><p><b>
Location Address:</b> 151 Lawrence Street, 3rd Floor, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11201. Our office is easily accessible by public transportation.</p><p><b>
Workplace Flexibility:</b> Flexible - Staff have the flexibility to complete their workday from home or another suitable space, typically after reporting to the office and/or engaging in field or community-based work.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
What You Will Be Doing:</b></p><ul><li>
Manage the clinical, administrative, and technical supervision of a multidisciplinary team.</li><li>
Collaborate with the court-based Clinical Supervisor responsible for centralized screening and assessment operations for program intakes to ensure participants receive intensive services after program intake and are fully engaged following the transition from jail to community.</li><li>
Effectively use the Short-Term Assessment of Risk and Treatability (START) assessment to develop and initiate participant&rsquo;s individualized program and supervision plan, based on the assessment of risk, and needs and attentive to strengths and assets.</li><li>
Ensure staff engagement and compliance with START, Motivational Interviewing (MI), Interactive Journaling (IJ), and Comprehensive Clinical Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (CCDBT) training institutes to achieve proficiency standards.</li><li>
Ensure the team provides excellent evidence-based services in the office, courthouses, and in the community.</li><li>
Facilitate collaborating effectively with the Nathaniel Clinic main and other non-CASES sites, for the delivery of jointly coordinated treatment services.</li><li>
Oversee effective violence risk management in the treatment services delivered by the team to reduce participant risk for violence.</li><li>
Manage the progress reporting of participants&rsquo; status in the ATI program, overseeing court reporting for participants&rsquo; court monitoring appearances.</li><li>
Develop and maintain relationships with criminal legal stakeholders (judges, defense bar, and prosecutors, etc.) and provide effective, timely, and accurate communication about services delivered to participants.</li><li>
Lead staff organizational meetings to regularly review participant progress using a team-based approach along with clinical staff meetings for comprehensive service planning, staff training, and supervision.</li><li>
Participate in regularly scheduled management meetings with other NCS Team Leaders.</li><li>
Promote staff safety in the delivery of community-based treatment, ensuring staff are trained in community safety and routinely follow the safety plan.</li><li>
Coordinate and participate in the on-call schedule and provide consultation for team members during &quot;after hours&quot; emergency coverage.</li><li>
Lead the coordination of care with contracted subcontractors, including housing, education, and vocational and employment providers.</li><li>
Participate in quarterly reporting, quality assurance, program fidelity, and continuous quality improvement activities with the NCS Director and the Director of ATI Implementation and Fidelity to analyze program services, trends, and outcomes; specific to the results of these analyses, implement corrective action/process improvement plans.</li><li>
Utilize and value participant and family member/significant other input to inform, revise, and shape program operations.</li><li>
Help ensure we maintain a safe working environment by reporting any hazards or unsafe conditions, e.g., liquid spill in hallway, to the appropriate facilities staff member or supervisor.</li><li>
Other duties as required by the Director and Senior Director.</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
What We Are Looking For:</b></p><ul><li>
LMSW, LMHC, LCSW, PsyD or PhD, PsyD, or PhD with forensic training preferred OR a relevant degree and experience.</li><li>
2+ years of leadership experience in mental health and/or criminal justice with a verifiable record of accomplishment in managing multiple programs.</li><li>
2+ years of experience with comprehensive mental health treatment.</li><li>
Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence.</li><li>
Highly developed management, analytical, and motivational skills.</li><li>
Excellent written, oral, presentation, and facilitation skills.</li><li>
Record ofaccomplishment in delivering sustained quality treatment services.</li><li>
Ability to work effectively with diverse teams and remain highly organized.</li><li>
Proficient in computers and electronic recording, preferably Salesforce.</li></ul><p><b>
 Additional, preferred skills we are looking for but are not required:</b></p><ul><li>
Fluency in Spanish.</li><li>
Strong personal and/or professional experience in and/or knowledge of Manhattan.</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
Employee Benefits:</b></p><p>
CASES cares about employee wellbeing, and we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family, including:</p><ul><li>
Medical</li><li>
Dental</li><li>
Vision</li><li>
Vacation and Paid Time Off &ndash; starting at 25 days-off annually, plus an additional summer self-care day</li><li>
12 Paid Holidays per year</li><li>
Retirement 403b Competitive matching up to 6%</li><li>
Employee Referral Program</li><li>
Visit www.cases.org/careers/ to learn more about benefits offered by the CASES</li></ul><div><div><b>
Our Values</b></div></div><div><div>
At CASES, we like to move with <b>PURPOSE</b>, which reflects our values:</div></div><div><div><b>
PEOPLE| </b>Hold people&rsquo;s stories with dignity</div></div><div><div><b>
UNITY|</b> Commit to a shared mission</div></div><div><div><b>
RESPECT|</b> Celebrate the strength of diversity</div></div><div><div><b>
PROGRESS|</b> Always work to improve</div></div><div><div><b>
OPTIMIZE|</b> Make the best use of resources</div></div><div><div><b>
SOLUTIONS|</b> Work together to solve problems</div></div><div><div><b>
EMPATHY| </b>Seek to understand others</div></div><p>
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.</p><p><br>
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.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div><br>
<p></p>
Monday - Friday from 9am to 5pm
<br>
35 hours per week excluding breaks.</div>

Team Leader, NCS

<div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><b>Job Title: </b>Forensic Court Representative</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Job Summary:</b></div><div>
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.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Shift Hours: </b>This position is full-time Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Salary: </b>The salary range for the role is $54,000 - $56,000 per year.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Location Address: </b>100 Centre St, New York, NY 10013. Our office is easily accessible by public transportation.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Workplace Flexibility:</b> Flexible - Staff have the flexibility to complete their workday from home or another suitable space, typically after reporting to the office and/or engaging in field or community-based work.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
What You Will Be Doing:</b></div><ul><li>
Review preliminary information about a participant&rsquo;s needs, including arrest case information, criminal legal history, medical and mental health records, and attorney recommendations.</li><li>
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.</li><li>
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.</li><li>
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.</li><li>
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.</li><li>
Complete all necessary intake paperwork, including entering participant information into the ECM/AWARDS databases.</li><li>
Participate in clinical supervision, case review meetings, staff meetings, in service training programs, relevant quality improvement, coaching, and planning activities.</li><li>
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.</li><li>
Mentor less experienced colleagues in the intricacies of Court procedures, and CASES programs, especially eligibility and clinical criteria.</li><li>
Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisors.</li></ul></div><div></div><div><div><b><br>
What We Are Looking For:</b></div><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in social work or human service field.</li><li>
2+ years of experience working in the field of forensic mental health.</li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
Preferred Skills:</b></div><ul><li>
Bilingual candidates strongly preferred.</li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
Employee Benefits:</b></div><div>
CASES cares about employee wellbeing, and we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family, including:</div><ul><li>
Medical</li><li>
Dental</li><li>
Vision</li><li>
Vacation and Paid Time Off &ndash; starting at 25 days-off annually, plus an additional summer self-care day</li><li>
12 Paid Holidays per year</li><li>
Retirement 403b Competitive matching up to 6%</li><li>
Employee Referral Program</li><li>
Visit www.cases.org/careers/ to learn more about benefits offered by the CASES</li></ul></div><div></div><div><div><b><br>
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.</b><br>
</div><div>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.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br>
This position is full-time Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm<br>
35 hours per week</div>

Forensic Court Representative

<p></p><div><div><div><b>Job Title: </b>Bilingual Court Intake Social Worker<p></p><div><b><br>
Job Summary:</b></div><p></p><p><br>
The Courts Department is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Bilingual Court Intake Social Worker to join our team. The social worker will play a crucial role in the initial assessment and referral process for individuals entering the court system, particularly those with mental health, substance abuse, or other behavioral health needs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in clinical assessment, excellent communication skills, and a deep commitment to improving the lives of those in the community.</p><p>
CASES is a New York City agency at the forefront of the intersection between behavioral health and the criminal justice system. Our mission is to increase public safety through innovative services that reduce crime and incarceration, improve behavioral health, promote recovery and rehabilitation, and create opportunities for success in the community. The CASES Court Services department services court mandates or endorsed programming at all points in the criminal legal process. CASES operates, alternative to detention (ATD) and alternative to incarceration (ATI) community-based programs that are facilitated by the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) judiciary. CASES interfaces with multiple stakeholders to support these ATD and ATI program options for thousands of defendants in multiple boroughs. Specifically, the arraignment team screens approximately 10,000 defendants a year for ATD and ATI programs, Supervised Release and Newstart. Additionally, the ATI Intake Assessment Team screens 500 people per year to divert people into 3 (three) CASES community-based programs: Reframing Opportunity Alternatives and Resilience (ROAR), Nathaniel Community Success (NCS), and Nathaniel Assertive Community Treatment (NACT). All Court Services teams are dedicated to the CASES mission and facilitating release and positive court outcomes.</p><div></div><p><b><br>
Salary: </b>The salary for the Bilingual Court Intake Social Worker position is $61,800 - $70,000 per year.</p><p></p><div><div><b><br>
Shift Hours: </b>The Bilingual Court Intake Social Worker role is full time, Monday-Friday 9am-5pm.</div><div></div><p><b><br>
Location Address: </b>215 East 161 Street Bronx, NY 10451 and/or 100 Centre Street, New York, NY 10013.</p><div></div><div><b><br>
Workplace Flexibility:</b> <b>Flexible</b> -Positions for which staff have flexibility to complete their workday from home or another suitable space, typically after reporting to the office and/or engaging in field or community-based work.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
What you will be doing:</b></div><div><div><ul><li>
Review preliminary information about a participant&rsquo;s needs, including arrest case information, criminal legal history, medical and mental health records, and attorney recommendations.</li><li>
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.</li><li>
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.</li><li>
Develop comprehensive reports following interview and 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.</li><li>
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.</li><li>
Complete all necessary intake paperwork, including entering participant information into the ECM/AWARDS databases.</li><li>
Participate in clinical supervision, case review meetings, staff meetings, in-service training programs, relevant quality improvement, coaching, and planning activities.</li><li>
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.</li><li>
 Mentor less experienced colleagues in the intricacies of Court procedures, and CASES programs, especially eligibility and clinical criteria.</li><li>
Help ensure we maintain a safe working environment by reporting any hazards or unsafe conditions, e.g., liquid spill in hallway, to the appropriate facilities staff member or supervisor.</li><li>
Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisors.</li></ul></div></div><div></div><div><br>
 <b>What we are looking for:</b></div><div><ul><li><div>
Master&rsquo;s degree in social work or human service field required.</div></li><li>
LMHC, MHC-LP, LMSW, LCSW w/ current NYS licensure (or ability to obtain within 6 months from hire).</li><li><div>
Highly articulate, resourceful, and professional &ndash; able to stand up in court and present detailed information.</div></li><li><div>
Proven ability to function effectively in a high paced and stressful environment.</div></li><li><div>
Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of participants and staff.</div></li><li><div>
Interest in, and sensitivity to, issues facing justice-involved individuals.</div></li><li><div>
Ability to quickly gather and evaluate the accuracy of information and use good judgement within time constraints and high-volume courtrooms.</div></li><li><div>
Excellent public speaking skills. Ability to formulate persuasive arguments for eligible defendants to be placed in CASES programs.</div></li><li><div>
Excellent analytical and written skills</div></li><li><div>
Ability to work autonomously.</div></li></ul><p></p><div><b><br>
Preferred</b></div><ul><li>
Bilingual</li></ul></div><div>
 <b>Employee Benefits:</b></div></div><div></div><div><p><br>
CASES cares about employee wellbeing, and we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family, including:</p><div><ul><li>
Medical</li><li>
Dental</li><li>
Vision</li><li>
Vacation and Paid Time Off &ndash; starting at 25 days off annually, Plus an additional summer selfcare day.</li><li>
12 Paid Holidays per year.</li><li>
Our Workplace Flexibility Policy allows for various work arrangements, where possible. May be Fully onsite, Hybrid, Flexible, or Fully Remote see individual job descriptions work schedule details.</li><li>
Retirement 403(b) Competitive matching up to 6%.</li><li>
Employee Referral Program.</li><li>
Visit www.cases.org/careers/ to learn more about benefits offered by the CASES.</li></ul></div><div></div><div><b><br>
Our Values</b></div><p></p><div><div><br>
At CASES, we like to move with <b>PURPOSE</b>, which reflects our values:</div></div><div><div><b>
PEOPLE| </b>Hold people&rsquo;s stories with dignity</div></div><div><div><b>
UNITY|</b> Commit to a shared mission</div></div><div><div><b>
RESPECT|</b> Celebrate the strength of diversity</div></div><div><div><b>
PROGRESS|</b> Always work to improve</div></div><div><div><b>
OPTIMIZE|</b> Make the best use of resources</div></div><div><div><b>
SOLUTIONS|</b> Work together to solve problems</div></div><div><div><b>
EMPATHY| </b>Seek to understand others</div></div><div></div><div><b><br>
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.</b></div><div></div><div><b><br>
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.</b></div></div></div></div><br>
Monday-Friday 9am-5pm.<br>
35 hours per week excluding breaks.</div>

Intake Clinician