Overview

Restitution Processing Assistant, Criminal Court

Summary:

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

Job Functions:

  • Learn and integrate a trauma-informed, client-centered approach, using an anti-oppressive lens, into your work with clients.
  • Enter new cases into the Restitution database for processing
  • Establish and maintain client files and records
  • Process daily accounts receivables and payables
  • Prepare daily recording schedules (e.g., logbooks, cash receipts, cash disbursements)
  • Respond to general payment inquires via email and/or phone
  • Inform supervisor of any collection on a past due accounts and any accounts in arrears
  • Remit client late notices
  • Prepare deposit slips and makes bank deposits
  • Performs administrative tasks such as filing, sorting, distributing mail, copying, and faxing
  • Provides assistance at other restitution program locations, as needed
  • Other ad hoc duties, as directed by supervisor

Qualifications:

  • High School diploma or equivalent required. Associates Degree preferred.

 Required skills:

  • Strong MS computer skills (i.e., Excel), math skills and ability to use a calculator
  • Detail oriented
  • General accounting experience desirable
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Check and balance awareness
  • Able to work in a team environment
  • Customer service orientation 
  • Ability to interface with diverse population in a crisis driven environment 
  • Comfortable communicating with defendants.
  • Bilingual capability in Spanish desirable

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.

New Requirement:

Effective October 29, 2021, as a private contractor of The City of New York all Safe Horizon employees, interns and volunteers must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination unless they have been granted a reasonable accommodation for religious or medical reasons.

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.

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