Misdemeanor Case Coordinator

Division/Unit: Pathways to Public Safety Division

Civil Service Title: Community Associate

Position Title: Misdemeanor Case Coordinator 

Salary Range: $55,766 - $67,384

Job Description: 
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.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manage a caseload of program participants in the misdemeanor problem-solving courts, including Midtown Community Justice Center.
• Create organized systems to track misdemeanor cases in treatment courts.
• Attend virtual and in-person court appearances.
• 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. 
• Attend case conferences and stakeholder meetings, as needed.
• Act as a liaison between all stakeholders 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 information in excel spreadsheets and online applications, as trained.
• 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 judgment and offer valuable insight when analyzing 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, candidates must possess the following: 

• 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 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.
     

* Master’s degree in related field can count towards two (2) years of experience.*
 

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.

Minimum Qualification Requirements: