What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bilingual Court Representative position at The New York Foundling?
Overview
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.
Responsibilities
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 new and enroll.
Covering court appearances for new and incoming clients: Ensuring that clear and appropriate compliance updating is being delivered
Providing clear updates to leadership on court appearances for new and existing clients.
Completing intakes with new clients in their home, or in the community
Entering all intake related materials in the appropriate data bases and ensuring that clear updates are sent to leadership and therapeutic team.
Networking with stakeholders to assist in receiving referrals.
Coordinating with stakeholders on navigating possible referrals through understanding what slots are available
Assist in the screening of new cases by speaking to incoming client and families to describe services and obtain their consent.
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.
Qualifications
Previous experience completing intakes in a client facing setting
Experience working in a court setting, developing skills to communicate professionally in verbal and written manner Previous experience working in criminal justice services
Cultural competency: Understanding different backgrounds and cultures of clients we work with
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
This position requires field work - walking in the community to commute to client homes and court related needs
Education Required
Bachelor’s Degree from a U.S. accredited educational institution or Credential Evaluation for a non-U.S. educational institution
Recruitment Tagline
Fostering Talent, Changing Lives
Salary Range
($54,105.90 3,500 Bilingual additive 3,800 Education additive)
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.
Responsibilities
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 new and enroll.
Covering court appearances for new and incoming clients: Ensuring that clear and appropriate compliance updating is being delivered
Providing clear updates to leadership on court appearances for new and existing clients.
Completing intakes with new clients in their home, or in the community
Entering all intake related materials in the appropriate data bases and ensuring that clear updates are sent to leadership and therapeutic team.
Networking with stakeholders to assist in receiving referrals.
Coordinating with stakeholders on navigating possible referrals through understanding what slots are available
Assist in the screening of new cases by speaking to incoming client and families to describe services and obtain their consent.
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.
Qualifications
Previous experience completing intakes in a client facing setting
Experience working in a court setting, developing skills to communicate professionally in verbal and written manner Previous experience working in criminal justice services
Cultural competency: Understanding different backgrounds and cultures of clients we work with
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
This position requires field work - walking in the community to commute to client homes and court related needs
Education Required
Bachelor’s Degree from a U.S. accredited educational institution or Credential Evaluation for a non-U.S. educational institution
Recruitment Tagline
Fostering Talent, Changing Lives
Salary Range
($54,105.90 3,500 Bilingual additive 3,800 Education additive)
Salary : $54,106