Bilingual Court Representative

The New York Foundling • New York, NY

11d

About The Position

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

Requirements

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees