Job Title: Assistant Team Leader
Job Summary:
We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Assistant Team Leader to join our dynamic Courts Department. The Assistant Team Leader will play a pivotal role in supporting the Team Leader in managing and coordinating the day-to-day operations of the department. This position requires a strong leader with excellent organizational skills, a deep understanding of court procedures, and a commitment to upholding the highest standards of professionalism and service.
Salary: The salary for the Assistant Team Leader position is $75,000 per year.
Shift Hours: The Assistant Team Leader position is full time working Thursday through Monday from 5pm to 1am.
Location Address: 100 Centre Street New York, NY 10013.
Workplace Flexibility: In Person (staff roles designated as fully in person are eligible for in- person workplace differential pay).
What you will be doing:
Maintain excellent professional relationships with Judges, District Attorneys, defense counsel, Probation, and other Court partners to facilitate program admissions.Maintain CASES’ credibility in the Court.Review referrals to determine a person’s eligibility for CASES’ programs, including arrest case information, RAP sheet, attorney recommendations, and preliminary information about participant needsEngage potential participants and their legal representation in and around the Courtroom.Assess the acute clinical needs of participants and implement effective evidence-based strategies for participants to obtain such needs.Ensure participants are matched to the appropriate CASES program based on assessed needs and eligibility.Achieve monthly intake and other performance targets.Accompany participants to all Court appearances and advocate to judges, verbally and through written Court reports, for participants to be enrolled or maintained in CASES’ services.Complete all necessary paperwork, including entering participant information into the Salesforce databases.Ensure participants understand the conditions of their release or plea agreement and expectations regarding participation in CASES program.Collaborate with CASES colleagues in the community, who are providing services, to ensure the Court’s community supervision conditions are being met.Collect and track information on participants’ intake and re-arrest cases, as well as warrants.Supervise staff in the intricacies of Court procedures, and CASES programs, especially eligibility criteria.Provide clinical supervision and training to staff and make recommendations for the optimal efficiency of court procedures and engagement with stakeholders.What we are looking for:
Master’s degree in social work or related field required.LMSW or LHMC is required.At least three years of experience in human services with individuals with serious mental illness and those with serious mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders. At least two years supervisory/ management experience.Knowledge of the NYC criminal justice system, court processes and diversion services and sensitivity to issues facing justice-involved individuals.Experience understanding family systems based on diversity of cultural and ethnic backgrounds.Experience understanding various evidence-based models and theories pertaining to psychoeducation, motivational interviewing, serious mental illness and recovery.Proven ability to function effectively in a highly paced and stressful environment.Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of participants and staff.Ability to quickly gather and evaluate the accuracy of information and use good judgement within time constraints and high-volume courtrooms.Excellent public speaking skills.Ability to formulate persuasive verbal arguments for eligible defendants to be placed in CASES programs.
Preferred Skills:
Employee Benefits:
CASES cares about employee wellbeing, and we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family, including:
Medical Dental Vision Vacation and Paid Time Off – starting at 25 days off annually, Plus an additional summer selfcare day.12 Paid Holidays per year. Retirement 403(b) Competitive matching up to 6%. Employee Referral Program. Visit www.cases.org/careers/ to learn more about benefits offered by the CASES.
CASES is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment with CASES is based solely on qualifications and competence for a particular position without regard to race, color, ethnic or national origin, age, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or marital, military, or citizenship status. We also actively recruit individuals with prior involvement in the criminal legal system.
Although we would love to learn about the skills of every candidate, only selected candidates that are selected will receive a response. We encourage you to apply for any position(s) you feel you are qualified for.
Thursday-Monday 5pm-1am.
35 hours weekly.