Misdemeanor Case Coordinator

Division/Unit:
Pathways to Public Safety Division

Civil Service

Title:

Community Associate

Position Title:

Misdemeanor Case Coordinator

Salary Range: $57,578 - $69,574

The Pathways to Public Safety Division is seeking a Misdemeanor Case Coordinator. The Pathways Division was created in 2022 to strategically advance our Office’s public safety goals. Pathways is responsible for the Office’s work related to pre-arraignment diversion (Project Reset and Rapid Reset), criminal court treatment dispositions, the felony problem-solving courts, restorative justice practices, reentry and is dedicated to supporting and developing community-based prevention initiatives.

The Misdemeanor Case Coordinator is responsible for collaborating with Pathways leadership and Assistant District Attorneys (ADAs) to screen appropriate defendants for programming, manage a caseload of misdemeanor programming cases, monitor participant compliance, recommend appropriate interventions, and report treatment outcomes.

• Support the management of program participants and prospective participants in the misdemeanor problem-solving courts in the Pathways to Public Safety Division. Assist with tracking case deadlines, following up on required actions, and updating ADAs and supervisors on case status.
• Attend case conferences and court appearances, including virtual and in-person proceedings, as required. Discuss proposed treatment plans, take notes, and relay case updates, needs, and recommendations to ADAs and supervisors. Attend case conferences and stakeholder meetings, as needed.
• Review and summarize problem-solving court applicants’ records. Participate in Pathways-in-Person Interviews (PIPs) and post-interview discussions to assess applicants’ needs. Share observations and service needs during case conferences.
• Coordinate with ADAs in the Pathways to Public Safety Division, Trial Division, and Special Victims Division to ensure the misdemeanor problem-solving court calendars are fully organized and prepared ahead of court appearances. Troubleshoot issues, exercise sound judgment, and provide solution-oriented support on complex or challenging cases.
• Review service provider reports related to participants’ progress. Flag discrepancies or concerns and share relevant information with ADAs and/or supervisors.
• Communicate case and court part related information to colleagues, supervisors, and ADAs, including coverage needs and scheduling changes. Provide case summaries when coverage is required to support continuity of court and case operations.
• Organize systems to track misdemeanor cases in treatment courts. Maintain updated and organized electronic case files. Update spreadsheets and records following case events. Prepare for case conferences by tracking case posture and participant status.
• Maintain familiarity with service providers and the New York City treatment landscape and remain abreast of relevant evidence-based practices by participating in trainings and professional development opportunities.
• Demonstrate proficiency in DANY computer applications for case organization, coordination, and management. Implement updated procedures or protocols as Division needs evolve and as directed.
• Work on specialized projects as required, provide coverage and offer/participate in cross-training as needed.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college; and
• Case work, case management or clinical experience or equivalent with one of the following years of experience:
  • Level 1 - One (1) year of case work, case management or clinical experience…