Restitution Coordinator, Criminal Court

Restitution Coordinator, Criminal Court

The Restitution Program is responsible for the collection and disbursement of court-ordered restitution to crime victims for unreimbursed expenses related to the crime.

Essential Job Functions :

Learn and integrate a trauma-informed, client-centered approach, using an anti-oppressive lens, into your work with clients.

Coach and guide staff in their client practice that reflects these approaches.

Conducts restitution intakes for criminal and supreme courts.

• Liaise with District Attorney’s Office, Department of Probation, and court personnel regarding restitution matters;
• Monitors daily cash receipts / disbursement transactions and processes in the restitution database;
• Informs the Director of Restitution of any potential issues and provides initial resolution;
• Prepares monthly statistics reports;

Provides supervision to the processing assistant :

Monitors accounts receivable, accounts payable and daily banking tasks ;

Report any unusual collections or court documents to Restitution Director

• Provides guidance and training to as needed court partners;
• Resolves any discrepancies between restitution database and physical office file;

Prepares defendant compliance reports and provides information as needed.

Works with complainants throughout the restitution process including notification of restitution orders, payment distributions and appropriate referrals and resources

Maintains department files and records

Other ad hoc duties as assigned

Required skills :

• Detail oriented with analytical capabilities
• MS computer skills
• Math skills
• Planning, organizing and scheduling skills

Qualifications :

• High School diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum two years supervisory experience preferred
• Minimum of two years AR / AP experience.
• Demonstrated communication skills and client service focus
• Comfortable interacting with defendants and victims.

If hired, I agree to abide by all of Safe Horizon’s rules and regulations, and understand that, if employed, my employment may be terminated with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time, at the option of either the company or me.

I further understand that no representation, whether oral or written by any representative or agent of the organization, at any time, constitutes a contract of employment.

AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

Technology Statement :

Applicants may be responsible for providing the equipment and tools they need to work remotely as required, such as access to a computer, internet service, and phone service.

Safe Horizon will discuss potential solutions with candidates and may assist where needed and agreed to in advance.