CASE COORDINATOR

Job Description

The New York County District Attorneys Office (DANY) has an opening for a Case Coordinator in the Pathways to Public Safety Division.

The goal of the Division is to ensure that eligible defendants are offered programming and services that meet their needs, with the goal of reducing recidivism and promoting public safety.

The Case Coordinator is responsible for screening appropriate defendants, managing a caseload of Felony Alternative to Incarceration (FATI) participants, monitoring participant compliance, recommending appropriate interventions, and reporting outcomes to DANY and the Court.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Manage a caseload of defendants participating in program dispositions through the Pathways to Public Safety Division.
• Attend virtual and in-person court appearances.
• Participate in defendant interviews to determine defendants needs and formulate appropriate service recommendations.
• Attend conferences with all legal parties to discuss proposed treatment plans.
• Act as a liaison between all stakeholders in the FATI court part to ensure participants progress and compliance with their treatment plans.
• Review reports from service providers regarding participants progress and ensure reports are accurate and thorough.
• Maintain updated and accurate physical and electronic files of each participants progress.
• Maintain updated and accurate information on Excel caseload spreadsheet.
• Maintain familiarity with service providers and the treatment landscape in New York City.
• Develop an expertise in relevant evidence-based practices by attending trainings and other professional development opportunities.
• Demonstrate good judgement and offer valuable insight when problem-solving on challenging cases.
• Demonstrate high proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access).
• Work on specialized projects as required.

In addition to the Minimum Qualification Requirements, all candidates must possess the following :

• Bachelors 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 or equivalent.
• Level 2 - Two (2) years of case work, case management or clinical experience or equivalent.
• Level 3 - Three (3) years of case work, case management or clinical experience or equivalent.
• Level 4 - Four (4) years of case work, case management or clinical experience or equivalent.
• Level 5 - Five (5) years of case work, case management or clinical experience or equivalent.

Preferred Requirements / Skills :

• Bilingual Spanish-speaking.
• Master's degree in social work, social sciences or CASAC credentialing.
• Excellent organizational and critical thinking skills are essential.
• Ability to work independently with frequent interruptions, manage deadlines, and adapt to changes in workflow.
• Strong attention to detail and demonstrated ability to follow directions and apply established policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Ability to learn, update, and edit existing proprietary applications and quickly learn to use various computer systems.
• Ability to interact and communicate (orally and in writing) with all levels of staff, court representatives, law enforcement representatives and program participants.
• Knowledge of the social service landscape in New York City.
• Familiarity with the concepts of Risk-Need-Responsivity, procedural justice, and problem-solving courts.
• Demonstrated commitment to and / or interest in the use of rehabilitative services within the criminal justice system to promote public safety and behavioral change.

How to Apply :

Apply with a Cover Letter and Resume.

Hours / Shift :

Monday Friday, 9 am 5 pm.

Additional Information :

Current office employees : To be eligible for a transfer or promotion, staff must have already served at least 1 year in their current position and be in good standing.

In addition, must meet the minimum qualifications of the position.

• Looking for candidates that could commit to two (2) years to the hiring unit.
• Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position.

Qualifications

Qualification Requirements

1. High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to duties described above; or

2. Education and / or experience which is equivalent to 1 above.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.