Court Navigator

What You Will Be Doing:

Provide support for Manhattan Supervised Release (SRP) participants immediately upon release from their court appearance
Assist in the implementation of the Intensive Services Unit subsection of Manhattan SRP
Engage and gain rapport with clients to assist in compliance with SRP court mandates
Assist in de-escalation of and crisis management, when appropriate after the clients release
Assess and provide services to clients to address housing, income support, education and vocational training, social supports, employment, and primary care needs
Provide transitional support for clients to their home, shelters, treatment programs and/or other services to ensure and secure connection to programming
Assist clients with linkages to and systems navigation within the behavioral health, human services, and criminal justice systems as appropriate
Provide mobile crisis response to clients in distress from their court appearance and possible aid their transport to a hospital
Devote 50% of time creating and maintaining relationships with human service providers around NYC who are receptive to accepting CASES clients directly from arraignments
Develop and maintain excellent professional relationships with judges, prosecutors, defense counsel, and other court partners to facilitate program admissions and maintain CASES’ credibility in the Manhattan Criminal and Supreme Courts
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
Provide timely and accurate notification to the court about participant non-compliance (when participants are missing/absconded, fail to report, and are rearrested)
Provide culturally competent and anti-racist services in the court 1) in accordance with CASES’ 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
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
Participate in supervision, case review and staff meetings, and in-service trainings to develop professional skills
Complete all other tasks as noted by supervisors
Fulltime in-person position.

What We Are Looking For:

Bachelor’s degree in related field
NYS Certified Peer Specialist or Certified Peer Specialist-Provisional with at least High school diploma
High School Diploma or equivalency
At least 2 years of work experience providing peer support to individuals with serious mental illness and criminal justice involvement
Graduate of a recognized peer specialist training program such as the Howie the Harp Peer Advocacy and Training Center Peer Specialist Program
Lived experience with criminal legal system and mental health and/or substance use recovery
Proficiency with computer and electronic case records
Ability to sit and stand for prolonged periods of time.
Ability to lift 25 pounds.

Preferred Skills:

Spanish speaking a plus
Ability to foster and nurture professional relationships.