Job Title: Court Navigator

  

Job Summary:    

 

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Court Navigator to join our dynamic team. The Court Navigator will serve as a key point of contact for individuals interacting with the court system, providing guidance and support to ensure a seamless and informed experience. This role requires a deep understanding of court procedures, excellent communication skills, and a strong commitment to customer service

Salary: The salary for the Court Navigator position is $56,000 per year. 

Shift Hours: The Court Navigator position is full time working Sunday through Thursday from 9am to 5pm.

Location Address: 100 Centre Street New York, NY 10013.

  

Workplace Flexibility: Flexible: Positions for which staff have flexibility to complete their workday from home or another suitable space, typically after reporting to the office and/or engaging in field or community-based work.

 

 

What you will be doing: 

Provide support for Intensive Services Unit, Supervised Release (SRP) participants immediately upon release from their court appearance.Engage and gain a rapport with clients to assist in compliance with SRP court mandatesProvide transitional support for clients to their home, shelters, treatment programs and/or other services to ensure and secure connection to programming.Assist clients with systems navigation linkages within the behavioral health, human services, and criminal justice systems as appropriate, such as housing, income support, education, vocational training, social support, employment and primary needs. Provide crisis responses and de-escalation to clients in distress from their court appearance and possible aid for their transport to a hospital.Devote 50% of the time creating and maintaining relationships with human service providers around NYC who are receptive to accepting CASES clients directly from arraignments.Develop and maintain excellent professional relationships with judges, prosecutors, defense counsel, and other court partners to facilitate program admissions and maintain CASES’ credibility in the Manhattan Criminal and Supreme Courts.Ensure timely, complete, and accurate documentation in the case record database including collecting and tracking participant demographics, intake, re-arrest cases, court dates and warrants for all court mandated programs.Work a regular schedule and adhere to schedule changes to ensure SRP consistently maintains coverage for all court shifts; perform other related duties as assigned by supervisors and senior staff.Participate in supervision, case review and staff meetings, and in-service training to develop professional skills.

What we are looking for: 

NYS Certified Peer Specialist or Certified Peer Specialist-Provisional with at least High school diploma.At least 2 years of work experience providing peer support to individuals with serious mental illness and criminal justice involvement.Graduate of a recognized peer specialist training program such as the Howie the Harp Peer Advocacy and Training Center Peer Specialist Program.Lived experience with criminal legal system and mental health and/or substance use recovery.Proficiency with computer and electronic case records

Preferred Skills:   

Spanish speaking is a plus.Bachelor’s degree in related field is preferred.

 

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.    

Responsibilities/Essential Duties:  

Sunday-Thursday 9am-5pm.
35 hours weekly.