BronxConnect ATD Court Liaison

Position Description:

BronxConnect is seeking a Court Liaison who can engage, support, and advocate for our youth and young adults.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

•   Conduct court site visits to engage with youth referrals

•   Evaluate youth through the BronxConnect Intake process

•   Creating and monitoring strategy plans for youth

•   Attend, monitor and record youth legal proceedings

•   Connecting youth referrals with BronxConnect case managers

•   Observe and record the educational performance of youth

•   Monitor mentor-youth relationships if one exists

•   Conduct Seven Challenges-Brief (TM) sessions as needed

General Responsibilities:

•   Personal development in light of the mission, vision and core values BronxConnect

•   Assist with the development and implementation of programs, initiatives and/or interventions.

•   Assisting with administrative responsibilities

•   Promote the work of Bronx Connect through personal and professional contacts

•   Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

•   Experience working with court-involved youth.

•   Bilingual Spanish-speaking a plus!

•   Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

•   Ability and experience working collaboratively with a team of community professionals and with court professionals.

•   Experience with drug/alcohol treatment, mental health services, co-occurring disorders, adolescent development, trauma-informed and strength-based approached preferred.

•   Ability to work with people of diverse background. Comfortable working in a community-based, faith-based organization.

•   Excellent organizational and time management skills. Strong writing ability required.

PROFESSIONAL LEVEL:

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:

Bachelor's Degree

LEVEL OF LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

English – Proficiently