Forensic Court Representative

Job Title: Forensic Court Representative 

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. 

Shift Hours: This position is full-time Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. 

Salary: The salary range for the role is $54,000 - $56,000 per year. 

Location Address: 100 Centre St, New York, NY 10013. Our office is easily accessible by public transportation. 

Workplace Flexibility: 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. 

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, plus an additional summer self-care day
• 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
  

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.  
 

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.