Resource Coordinator

THE ORGANIZATION

The Center for Justice Innovation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing community safety and racial justice. Since 1996, we've worked alongside communities, courts, and those most directly affected by the justice system to build stronger, healthier, and more equitable neighborhoods. With a team of over 900 staff and an annual budget of $130 million, the Center carries out its mission through three core strategies:

Operating Programs that pilot new ideas and address local challenges;

Conducting original research to evaluate what works-and what doesn't; and

Providing expert assistance and policy guidance to reformers across the country and beyond.

Backed by decades of on-the-ground experience and nationally recognized expertise, we bring innovative, practical, and lasting solutions to justice systems nationwide.
Learn more about our work ovatingjustice.org.

THE OPPORTUNITY
The Center for Justice Innovation is seeking a Resource Coordinator for its Brooklyn Felony Diversion programs. Reporting to the Clinical Director, the Resource Coordinator will facilitate the program referral process for BJI's Felony Alternative to Incarceration programming. They will review all available information about each potentially eligible participants to determine their specific suitability for all BJI programming. Once participants are enrolled in programming, the Resource Coordinator will provide written and verbal updates to the court including defense attorneys, assistant district attorneys, and judges on a regular basis.

The Resource Coordinator is also responsible for providing court coverage to various Supreme Court parts, including specialized court initiatives such as Brooklyn Mental Health Court, as well as coordinating off-calendar case conferences with defense counsel and assistant district attorneys. Specific responsibilities include conducting screenings and assessments with participants for all programming, case management, facilitating participant releases and other processes with court stakeholders, and troubleshooting any issues that arise.Responsibilities

include but are not limited to:

• Serve as a coordinator to Supreme Court parts, to receive referrals, and to determine eligibility for Felony Alternative to Incarceration programming;
• Manage Supreme Court calendars, compliance reporting, and court appearances for Felony ATI participants;
• Providing verbal case updates and advocacy with stakeholders in multiple court parts;
• Supervises the completion and submission of court reports and compliance related paperwork;
• Communicate with judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys, and court staff about eligible individuals' suitability for specific Felony Alternative to Incarceration programming;
• Coordinate and attend off-calendar case conferences with prosecutors, defense attorneys, and participants;
• Liaise with court stakeholders regarding plea information, releases, programmatic updates, incentives or sanctions, and any updates that arise;
• Triages emergency client notifications for stakeholders and the court;
• Collaborate with clerks and other court staff regarding daily calendaring, adjournments, case advancement, and ongoing information;
• Communicate with FATI clinician, case managers, and clinical director to ensure court reports are accurate and any programmatic issues have been resolved;
• Provide clinically-informed case management services to participants that address issues such as substance use, mental health issues, trauma, domestic violence, housing, and educational/vocational needs;
• Assist with scheduling and rescheduling mandated participants for community-based programming;
• Assist with outreach and scheduling regarding participant compliance requirements;
• Ensure that all participants who are mandated to services are connected with their assigned case manager;
• Assist with oversite of records, court related reports, and program data entry;
• Provide court coverage for Brooklyn Mental Health Court and maintain connection with the staff for programmatic updates;
• Utilize crisis intervention protocols to ensure participant safety and connection to appropriate services during court appearances;
• Maintain appropriate participant information in electronic databases and hard files, including court assessment, screening, and appearance outcome information;
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of programming, policies, and referral procedures;
• Assist senior staff with the development and implementation of new programs, protocols, initiatives, and interventions;
• Assist with data collection and management;
• Attend required staff meetings and trainings;
• Flexibility to work later for client crisis and unforeseen court circumstances; and;
• Other relevant responsibilities.

Qualifications: The candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and at least one year of experience working in a criminal court setting and/or human service field or 3-4 years of equivalent experience. Ability to communicate appropriately with varying levels of stakeholders.…