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Center for Justice Innovation

<div>THE ORGANIZATION
The Center for Justice Innovation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing community safety and racial justice. Since 1996, we&rsquo;ve worked alongside communities, courts, and those most directly affected by the justice system to build stronger, healthier, and more equitable neighborhoods. With a team of over 900 staff and an annual budget of $130 million, the Center carries out its mission through three core strategies:<ul><li>
Operating Programs that pilot new ideas and address local challenges;</li><li>
Conducting original research to evaluate what works&mdash;and what doesn&rsquo;t; and</li><li>
Providing expert assistance and policy guidance to reformers across the country and beyond.</li></ul>
Backed by decades of on-the-ground experience and nationally recognized expertise, we bring innovative, practical, and lasting solutions to justice systems nationwide. 
Learn more about our work at www.innovatingjustice.org.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Staten Island Justice Center (SIJC) seeks to re-engineer the experience of criminal court in Staten Island, New York, by providing judges and attorneys meaningful alternatives to bail, fines, and jail sentences. Operating out of Richmond County Criminal Court and community-based offices, SIJC is a team of social service providers, court-based resource coordinators, mental health practitioners, compliance specialists, and others who seek to improve the quality of justice. Supervised Release offers an alternative to jail by providing pretrial supervision, case management, and voluntary social services to people charged with misdemeanor and felony offenses, and in so doing, uses an arrest as a window of opportunity to change the direction of a participant&rsquo;s life, avoiding the harmful effects of incarceration. Program participants are monitored to ensure their appearance at court dates and mandatory programming, and receive referrals to services like job training, drug treatment, and mental health counseling.
SIJC seeks a Housing Specialist for the borough&rsquo;s Supervised Release Program (SRP). Reporting to the Community Engagement Coordinator, the Housing Specialist will leverage a deep and comprehensive knowledge of housing opportunities and challenges in the NYC area to provide in-house assistance to participants experiencing housing instability. Responsibilities will include assisting participants in obtaining both short-term and permanent housing opportunities. The Housing Specialist will work closely with the Clinical Director to build and maintain relationships with and have knowledge of local housing providers to complete housing referrals and help ensure case management staff are knowledgeable about housing providers and opportunities by facilitating in-house information sessions.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:<ul><li>
Work with participants and their case managers to understand participants&rsquo; housing needs, including any relevant factors such as family size, safety needs, mental health, conviction history, and other special circumstances that may impact housing opportunities and needs;</li><li>
Assist participants with the completion of housing applications including supportive housing, housing subsidies or vouchers, rental assistance, and other similar programs and opportunities;</li><li>
Assist participants in accessing emergency housing at shelter locations and drop-in centers;</li><li>
Assist participants in obtaining identification and vital documents needed to obtain housing;</li><li>
Work with the Clinical Director to develop and maintain relationships with and knowledge of local providers of housing to understand housing-specific services, eligibility, intake requirements, and opportunities and challenges towards the goal of optimizing participants&rsquo; access to housing;</li><li>
Provide referrals and warm handoffs to service providers that are outside the scope of the Housing Specialists&rsquo; work, such as legal services providers;</li><li>
Explore new and additional housing service providers to assess quality and accessibility of services offered;</li><li>
Develop and facilitate presentations on housing service providers to the direct practice teams to share information and guidance to optimize successful, quality referrals;</li><li>
Work collaboratively with the case management team to effectively maintain accurate and timely data entry and case documentation aligned with the program model, court reporting obligations, and best practices;<ul><li>
Consistently case conference with participants&rsquo; Case Managers;</li><li>
Ensure that meetings with participants also fulfill the obligations of check-ins and are recorded in the program database;</li></ul></li><li>
Responsible for consistent and effective cross-team communication and collaboration to proactively identify successes, challenges, and opportunities to strengthen programming, create opportunities for meaningful collaboration, maximize internal and external resources and expertise, and substantive and comprehensive services to participants;</li><li>
Collect and maintain secure storage of hard copy and electronic documents containing sensitive participant information;</li><li>
Participate in the Housing Justice Working Group, including monthly meetings, retreats, and other gatherings;</li><li>
Participate in designated trainings upon hire;</li><li>
Attend project events, community events, and meetings after hours, as needed;</li><li>
Please note that this role will not hold a standard SRP caseload;</li><li>
Additional relevant tasks, as necessary.</li></ul>
Qualifications:<ul><li>
A high school diploma or equivalent required;</li><li>
Two years experience helping people to access housing required;</li><li>
Comprehensive expertise related to housing opportunities and challenges in NYC required;</li><li>
Comprehensive knowledge of and/or experience with the criminal legal, child welfare, and/or mental health systems preferred;</li><li>
Must be detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills;</li><li>
Must be able to work effectively and independently and as part of a highly interdependent, multi-disciplinary team within a fast-paced and dynamic work environment;</li><li>
Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with a variety of program stakeholders, including judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys, court staff, and site partner agencies; and</li><li>
Bilingual (English-Spanish) strongly preferred.</li></ul>
Position Type: Full-time in-person work required from Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm, working weekend and evenings as needed.
Position Location: Staten Island, New York.
Compensation: The compensation range for this position is $54,000 - $65,400 and is commensurate with experience.
Benefits: The Center for Justice Innovation offers an excellent benefits package including comprehensive healthcare with a national network, free basic dental coverage, vision insurance, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts including commuter FSA. We prioritize mental health care for our staff and offer services like Talkspace and Ginger through our healthcare plans. We offer a 403(b) retirement plan with a two-to-one employer contribution up to 5%.
The Center for Justice Innovation is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other category protected by law. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and individuals with prior contact with the criminal justice system. Our goal is to create a supportive and respectful environment where everyone, regardless of background or identity, feels valued and included.
At this time, the Center is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.
Candidates are expected to provide accurate and truthful information throughout the hiring process. Any misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of material facts may result in disqualification from consideration, withdrawal of an offer, or termination of employment, regardless of when discovered.
In compliance with federal law, all hires must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment verification form upon hire. Please refer to the job posting for relevant contact information. If contact details are not provided, we kindly ask that you refrain from inquiries via phone or email, as only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Housing Specialist, Supervised Release Program

<div>THE ORGANIZATION
The Center for Justice Innovation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing community safety and racial justice. Since 1996, we&rsquo;ve worked alongside communities, courts, and those most directly affected by the justice system to build stronger, healthier, and more equitable neighborhoods. With a team of over 900 staff and an annual budget of $130 million, the Center carries out its mission through three core strategies:<ul><li>
Operating Programs that pilot new ideas and address local challenges;</li><li>
Conducting original research to evaluate what works&mdash;and what doesn&rsquo;t; and</li><li>
Providing expert assistance and policy guidance to reformers across the country and beyond.</li></ul>
Backed by decades of on-the-ground experience and nationally recognized expertise, we bring innovative, practical, and lasting solutions to justice systems nationwide. 
Learn more about our work at www.innovatingjustice.org.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Staten Island Justice Center (SIJC or &quot;Justice Center&quot;) offers an array of programming for both youth and adults in Staten Island, focusing on engaging those with current or past justice involvement. The Justice Center provides judges, prosecutors, and defense attorneys with alternative community sentencing options that hold individuals accountable in a way that is meaningful, proportionate, and restorative. The goal is to provide participants with individual and group services that help them to avoid future contact with the justice system and promote swift case resolutions that bolster public confidence in justice.
The Justice Center is seeking an Engagement Specialist for the Transformative Reentry Initiative. The Justice Center&rsquo;s Transformative Reentry Initiative (TRI) will provide participants with wraparound services focused on restorative practices, employment/educational support, mentorship, and social-emotional support. Reporting to the Program Manager, the Engagement Specialist will be responsible for working with program participants pre and post-release. Duties include co-creating individual support plans, providing home visits when necessary, attending appointments or community events with participants, maintaining regular communication, meeting with participants in casual settings if needed to build trust, hosting circles of support, and helping to determine which type of workforce development programming is best for each participant.
Responsibilities Include but are not limited to:<ul><li>
Engage in one-on-one relationships with mentees and their families, including, but not limited to, scheduling and facilitating individual mentorship meetings several times per week;</li><li>
Develop, facilitate, and coordinate group programming including, but not limited to workshops, restorative justice circles of support, community benefit projects, and group outings;</li><li>
Co-create and oversee all elements of individual support plans for mentees, including scheduling and participating in meetings related to mentees' well-being, as well as family team meetings and work with participants to fulfill the goals and make the necessary connections that were identified in their individual support plan;</li><li>
Meet participants at discharge from Department of Corrections (DOC) and Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) facilities, if needed;</li><li>
Provide referrals related to appropriate workforce and employment program, pro-social and civic engagement as needed and assist participants with navigating various social services;</li><li>
Utilize online databases to track participant activities and outcomes;</li><li>
Act as a community liaison for the Staten Island Justice Center by developing and maintaining thriving relationships with community partners and attending community meetings and events which may take place in evenings and on weekends;</li><li>
Transport clients from DOC facilities upon release to Staten Island as needed;</li><li>
Operate company vehicle in the community for community outreach and immediate client engagement and drive participants to referred services when needed;</li><li>
Help with loading and replenishment of materials needed in the vehicle;</li><li>
Provide coverage and support for other TRI programming, as needed;</li><li>
Participate in staff meetings and staff development activities at SIJC, as required;</li><li>
Perform other duties as necessary to support the Staten Island Justice Center and department activities; and</li><li>
Perform other relevant program duties as assigned.</li></ul>
Qualifications:<ul><li>
3-5 years of experience working with formerly incarcerated individuals and/or who have lived experience is required;</li><li>
Valid' driver's license is required;</li><li>
Strong knowledge of reentry, the justice system, Staten Island community resources &amp; support services, and/or restorative justice practices;</li><li>
Think creatively and critically about their approach to helping people overcome barriers to reentry and community engagement as well as seek direction and advice when necessary and make independent decisions when possible;</li><li>
Sound judgment, a trauma-informed and non judgemental &ldquo;harm reduction&rdquo; approach, excellent communication, a willingness to continue learning from and with their SIJC colleagues, and good organizational and multitasking abilities are a must for this role;</li><li>
Strong ability to balance participation in a collaborative work environment with independent work;</li><li>
Experience with utilizing person-centered practices and language;</li><li>
Ability to demonstrate cultural humility and competence in working with diverse participants;</li><li>
Ability to show discretion, initiative, and independent judgment within established program guidelines;</li><li>
Exemplary interpersonal skills, excellent customer service, and a welcoming approach to feedback;</li><li>
Computer literacy and ability to learn new software are preferred;</li><li>
Candidates must have the ability to work with people from racially and culturally diverse backgrounds and be able to provide crisis management as needed; and</li><li>
Must be comfortable with technology and video platforms such as Zoom, Teams and Google Meet.</li></ul>
Position Type: Full-time, Monday - Friday from 9:00am - 5:00pm, working weekends and nights as needed.
Position Location: Staten Island, New York.
Compensation: The compensation range for this position is $52,000 - $60,000 and is commensurate with experience.
Benefits: The Center for Justice Innovation offers an excellent benefits package including comprehensive healthcare with a national network, free basic dental coverage, vision insurance, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts including commuter FSA. We prioritize mental health care for our staff and offer services like Talkspace and Ginger through our healthcare plans. We offer a 403(b) retirement plan with a two-to-one employer contribution up to 5%.
The Center for Justice Innovation is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other category protected by law. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and individuals with prior contact with the criminal justice system. Our goal is to create a supportive and respectful environment where everyone, regardless of background or identity, feels valued and included.
At this time, the Center is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.
Candidates are expected to provide accurate and truthful information throughout the hiring process. Any misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of material facts may result in disqualification from consideration, withdrawal of an offer, or termination of employment, regardless of when discovered.
In compliance with federal law, all hires must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment verification form upon hire. Please refer to the job posting for relevant contact information. If contact details are not provided, we kindly ask that you refrain from inquiries via phone or email, as only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Engagement Specialist, Transformative Reentry Initiative

<div>THE ORGANIZATION
The Center for Justice Innovation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing community safety and racial justice. Since 1996, we&rsquo;ve worked alongside communities, courts, and those most directly affected by the justice system to build stronger, healthier, and more equitable neighborhoods. With a team of over 900 staff and an annual budget of $130 million, the Center carries out its mission through three core strategies:<ul><li>
Operating Programs that pilot new ideas and address local challenges;</li><li>
Conducting original research to evaluate what works&mdash;and what doesn&rsquo;t; and</li><li>
Providing expert assistance and policy guidance to reformers across the country and beyond.</li></ul>
Backed by decades of on-the-ground experience and nationally recognized expertise, we bring innovative, practical, and lasting solutions to justice systems nationwide. 
Learn more about our work at www.innovatingjustice.org.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Brooklyn Justice Initiatives (BJI), the largest operating project of the Center, seeks to re-engineer the experience of criminal court in Brooklyn, New York, by providing judges and attorneys meaningful alternatives to bail, fines, and jail sentences. Operating out of Kings County Criminal Court and community-based offices, BJI is a team of social service providers, court-based resource coordinators, mental health practitioners, compliance specialists, and others who seek to improve the quality of justice. Supervised Release offers an alternative to jail by providing pretrial supervision, case management, and voluntary social services to people charged with misdemeanor and felony offenses, and in doing so, uses an arrest as a window of opportunity to change the direction of a participant&rsquo;s life, avoiding the harmful effects of incarceration. Program participants are monitored to ensure their appearance at court dates and mandatory programming, and receive referrals to services like job training, drug treatment, and mental health counseling.
BJI seeks a Case Manager for the borough&rsquo;s Supervised Release Program (SRP) Brownsville/East New York office. Reporting to Supervising Case Manager, Case Manager is the front line of service delivery and key to ensuring that the program meets its mandate. Specifically, the Case Manager will supervise SRP participants according to their assigned tier and level; work with participants to identify and address barriers to compliance and court attendance; conduct outreach to participants, court stakeholders, community-based service providers, and collateral contacts; connect participants to appropriate services in the community to support their stabilization, and ensure accurate and timely court reporting on participants&rsquo; compliance with program requirements. Accurate and timely data entry is a core responsibility for this position. Additionally, the Case Manager will co-facilitate pro-social and psycho-educational groups. Please note that this role is not eligible for clinical hours.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:<ul><li>
Provide supervision and court monitoring for SRP participants according to their assigned tier and level by completing check-ins in the specified method and frequency, while treating all participants with dignity and respect;<ul><li>
Proactively communicate and reinforce program expectations with participants;</li></ul></li><li>
Work with participants to identify and address barriers to compliance with supervision requirements and court attendance;</li><li>
Provide comprehensive, clinically-informed case management services by orchestrating internal and external resource allocation and service referrals;<ul><li>
Referrals should align with participants&rsquo; needs and goals, including but not limited to substance use, mental health, trauma, intimate partner violence, housing, education, and employment;</li></ul></li><li>
Monitor participants&rsquo; compliance with supervision requirements;<ul><li>
Conduct outreach to participants, their collateral contacts, and defense attorneys to maximize compliance with supervision requirements;</li></ul></li><li>
Maintain accurate and timely data entry and case documentation aligned with the program model, court reporting obligations, and best practices;</li><li>
Submit accurate and timely reports to court within designated time frames, including compliance, noncompliance, re-arrest, and mandatory programming court notifications;</li><li>
Maintain professional and positive relationships with court staff, judges, and attorneys;</li><li>
Co-facilitate pro-social and psycho-educational groups for participants in collaboration with SRP Clinicians;</li><li>
Responsible for consistent and effective cross-team communication and collaboration to proactively identify successes, challenges, and opportunities to strengthen programming, create opportunities for meaningful collaboration, and maximize internal and external resources and expertise;</li><li>
Participate in individual, group supervision, and regular staff trainings to develop program expertise and related skill sets;</li><li>
Attend project events, community events, and meetings after house, as needed; and</li><li>
Additional relevant tasks, as necessary.</li></ul>
Qualifications:<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree and two years direct practice experience (e.g., therapeutic or case management) required, or high school degree or equivalent degree and six years direct practice experience required;</li><li>
Experience in pretrial, court-based, or criminal legal system strongly preferred;</li><li>
Must be detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills;</li><li>
Masters degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Forensic Psychology valued but not required;</li><li>
Experience working within a specialized branch of service provision like substance use treatment, mental health services, co-occurring disorders, or adolescent development preferred;</li><li>
Experience using trauma-informed and strength-based approaches strongly preferred;</li><li>
Must be able to work effectively independently and as part of a highly interdependent, multi-disciplinary team within a fast-paced and dynamic work environment;</li><li>
Professional demeanor and ability to work collaboratively and effectively with a variety of program stakeholders, including judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys, court staff, and site partner agencies;</li><li>
Openness to work collaboratively with people from diverse backgrounds in a culturally-competent manner; and</li><li>
Bilingual (English-Spanish) preferred.</li></ul>
Position Type: Full-time in-person work required; weekend and evening hours required, as needed.
Position Location: Brooklyn, NY (Brownsville/East New York).
Compensation: The compensation range for this position is $53,050 - $68,800 and is commensurate with experience.
Benefits: The Center for Justice Innovation offers an excellent benefits package including comprehensive healthcare with a national network, free basic dental coverage, vision insurance, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts including commuter FSA. We prioritize mental health care for our staff and offer services like Talkspace and Ginger through our healthcare plans. We offer a 403(b) retirement plan with a two-to-one employer contribution up to 5%.
Timeline to Apply: The Center is accepting applications on a rolling basis. We encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible.
The Center for Justice Innovation is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other category protected by law. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and individuals with prior contact with the criminal justice system. Our goal is to create a supportive and respectful environment where everyone, regardless of background or identity, feels valued and included.
At this time, the Center is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.
Candidates are expected to provide accurate and truthful information throughout the hiring process. Any misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of material facts may result in disqualification from consideration, withdrawal of an offer, or termination of employment, regardless of when discovered.
In compliance with federal law, all hires must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment verification form upon hire. Please refer to the job posting for relevant contact information. If contact details are not provided, we kindly ask that you refrain from inquiries via phone or email, as only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Case Manager, Community Site

<div>THE ORGANIZATION
The Center for Justice Innovation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing community safety and racial justice. Since 1996, we&rsquo;ve worked alongside communities, courts, and those most directly affected by the justice system to build stronger, healthier, and more equitable neighborhoods. With a team of over 900 staff and an annual budget of $130 million, the Center carries out its mission through three core strategies:<ul><li>
Operating Programs that pilot new ideas and address local challenges;</li><li>
Conducting original research to evaluate what works&mdash;and what doesn&rsquo;t; and</li><li>
Providing expert assistance and policy guidance to reformers across the country and beyond.</li></ul>
Backed by decades of on-the-ground experience and nationally recognized expertise, we bring innovative, practical, and lasting solutions to justice systems nationwide. 
Learn more about our work at www.innovatingjustice.org.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Staten Island Justice Center (SIJC) offers an array of programming for both youth and adults in Staten Island, focusing on engaging those with current or past justice involvement. SIJC provides judges, prosecutors, and defense attorneys with alternative community sentencing options that hold individuals accountable in a way that is meaningful, proportionate, and restorative. The goal is to provide participants with individual and group services that help them to avoid future contact with the justice system and promote swift case resolutions that bolster public confidence in justice.
Staten Island Justice Center is seeking a Youth Impact Coordinator for its Youth Impact program. Reporting to the Deputy Project Director of Community Programs and Partnerships, the Youth Impact Coordinator manages all aspects of existing Youth Impact program as well as the development of new initiatives under the Youth Impact program. The Youth Impact program is a multi-pronged youth leadership development program focused on peer-led mentorship and violence intervention and prevention practices, with a goal to keep young people in school and out of the criminal legal system, while inspiring community safety and healing from a youth-centered perspective. The program primarily uses a restorative justice model through structured in-school violence intervention partnerships and organized civic engagement. Participants develop hard skills including oral and written communication, facilitation, conflict resolution and research processes; learn the impact and infrastructure of the justice system; and are trained in community planning and organizing.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 
General Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Supervise and manage youth participants that are engaged in programming both on and off-site for programming;</li><li>
Recruit youth impact members and ensure a full calendar of youth impact programming;</li><li>
Facilitate a 40-hour youth impact training to members based on the Center for Justice Innovation curriculum;</li><li>
Supervise intakes for respondents and families;</li><li>
Organize community service projects throughout Staten Island;</li><li>
Coordinate, monitor and track sanction quality and compliance;</li><li>
Report outcome and sanction compliance to referral sources;</li><li>
Serve as a liaison with community partners such as local schools, police precincts, community members, and social service agencies;</li><li>
Generate and sustain community support for the youth impact including attending community meetings and making public presentations;</li><li>
Oversee program evaluation, statistical reporting, and administrative office management; and</li><li>
Oversee Youth Impact member enrichment activities including job readiness, civic engagement, and social justice programming.</li></ul>
Program Development:
<ul><li>Work with the SIJC Associate Director, Youth and Family Programs to identify and apply for new funding opportunities;</li><li>
Assist the SIJC Associate Director, Youth and Family Programs in the planning and implementation of related youth programs and services;</li><li>
Represent SIJC on various local boards and committees dedicated to youth programming;</li><li>
Develop expertise on restorative approaches to juvenile justice; and</li><li>
Additional relevant tasks, as needed.</li></ul>
Qualifications:<ul><li>
Bachelor's Degree with 2 -3 years experience working with youth development or youth leadership programs required, Master's degree preferred;</li><li>
At least 2 or more years supervisory experience preferred;</li><li>
Self-starter able to implement programs and work with a wide range of people, including youth, service providers and criminal justice agencies;</li><li>
Experience training groups of youth from under-resourced communities preferred;</li><li>
Bilingual (English-Spanish) preferred;</li><li>
Experience working with Microsoft Office and databases required; and</li><li>
Ability to work evenings and some weekends required.</li></ul>
Position Type: Full-time.
Position Location: Staten Island, NY.
Compensation: The compensation range for this position is $58,000 - $67,000 and is commensurate with experience.
Benefits: The Center for Justice Innovation offers an excellent benefits package including comprehensive healthcare with a national network, free basic dental coverage, vision insurance, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts including commuter FSA. We prioritize mental health care for our staff and offer services like Talkspace and Ginger through our healthcare plans. We offer a 403(b) retirement plan with a two-to-one employer contribution up to 5%.
The Center for Justice Innovation is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other category protected by law. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and individuals with prior contact with the criminal justice system. Our goal is to create a supportive and respectful environment where everyone, regardless of background or identity, feels valued and included.
At this time, the Center is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.
Candidates are expected to provide accurate and truthful information throughout the hiring process. Any misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of material facts may result in disqualification from consideration, withdrawal of an offer, or termination of employment, regardless of when discovered.
In compliance with federal law, all hires must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment verification form upon hire. Please refer to the job posting for relevant contact information. If contact details are not provided, we kindly ask that you refrain from inquiries via phone or email, as only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Youth Impact Coordinator

<div>THE ORGANIZATION
The Center for Justice Innovation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing community safety and racial justice. Since 1996, we&rsquo;ve worked alongside communities, courts, and those most directly affected by the justice system to build stronger, healthier, and more equitable neighborhoods. With a team of over 900 staff and an annual budget of $130 million, the Center carries out its mission through three core strategies:<ul><li>
Operating Programs that pilot new ideas and address local challenges;</li><li>
Conducting original research to evaluate what works&mdash;and what doesn&rsquo;t; and</li><li>
Providing expert assistance and policy guidance to reformers across the country and beyond.</li></ul>
Backed by decades of on-the-ground experience and nationally recognized expertise, we bring innovative, practical, and lasting solutions to justice systems nationwide. 
Learn more about our work at www.innovatingjustice.org.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Launched in 1993, the award-winning Midtown Community Justice Center is one of the country&rsquo;s first problem-solving courts. It provides alternatives to fines and jail as a response to low-level crime. Seeking to reduce crime and incarceration, and increase public trust in justice, the Midtown Community Justice Center works with neighborhood stakeholders to improve Midtown Manhattan, and to serve the vibrant Midtown community, specifically those in need of services. The Justice Center&rsquo;s court responds creatively to low-level offending, seeking sentences that are restorative to the defendant and community. In 2023, Midtown Community Justice Center celebrated 30 years of operation and was renamed to Midtown Community Justice Center to reflect the work we do in the community. The work has continued to move upstream and beyond the walls of our physical space through expanded diversion initiatives, street outreach, and community engagement.
The Midtown Community Justice Center is seeking a Social Worker for its court-based, community-based, and voluntary programs, which includes the Emerging Adult Court for 18-25-year-olds, Misdemeanor Mental Health Court, and Community Court. Reporting to the Senior Social Worker, the Social Worker will be responsible for conducting assessments and intakes, making referrals to community-based service providers, offering comprehensive trauma-informed individual counseling and case management sessions, and facilitating psychoeducational groups.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:<ul><li>
Conduct individual counseling sessions, psychoeducational and therapeutic groups, and clinical assessments;</li><li>
Provide recommendations for services and monitor treatment for court-mandated clients;</li><li>
Provide comprehensive, trauma-informed, culturally-responsive, clinical and case management services to clients (and, where appropriate, their families) that address issues such as substance use, mental health issues, trauma, interpersonal violence, housing, and educational and vocational needs;</li><li>
Attend interdisciplinary case conferences to help clients navigate the court;</li><li>
Collaborate with court staff and stakeholders, including defense attorneys, prosecutors, judges, and court officers;</li><li>
Maintain appropriate client information in electronic databases and paper files;</li><li>
Report on client progress and compliance to court partners (judges, defense attorneys, and prosecutors);</li><li>
Establish and maintain linkages with community partners who can provide appropriate interventions and services to court-involved individuals;</li><li>
Provide ongoing crisis intervention and de-escalation, as needed;</li><li>
Collaborate with team members to design and participate in community events;</li><li>
Participate in, and at times facilitate, staff meetings, team-building exercises, trainings, and site visits;</li><li>
Participate in evening and weekend community meetings, events, and programming, as needed; and</li><li>
Perform other relevant duties, including coverage and support, as needed to support the Midtown Community Justice Center and Center for Justice Innovation.</li></ul>
Qualifications:<ul><li>
LMSW and a minimum of 2 years prior work in criminal justice and/or a related field required;</li><li>
Commitment to a harm reduction framework and staying up to date on harm reduction best practices required;</li><li>
Experience conducting clinical assessments;</li><li>
Familiarity with drug/alcohol treatment, mental health services, co-occurring disorders, trauma- informed, and anti-oppressive practice required;</li><li>
Candidates must be willing and able to work collaboratively with colleagues and a variety of court personnel and partner agencies in a high-pressure/fast paced work environment. Court-based social work is a unique and demanding area of practice, and candidates must be open to constructive engagement with differing and, at times, competing perspectives;</li><li>
Experience with/or comfortability in learning to facilitate conversations related to identity, oppression, and privilege is a must;</li><li>
Experience and/or comfort working with ages 18 and over; and</li><li>
Experience and commitment to creating, promoting, and maintaining a respectful, inclusive, and anti-racist work environment;</li></ul>
Position Type: Full-time, Monday - Friday from 9:00am - 5:00pm.
Position Location: Midtown, Manhattan.
Compensation: The compensation range for this position is $57,500 - $70,000 and is commensurate with experience.
Benefits: The Center for Justice Innovation offers an excellent benefits package including comprehensive healthcare with a national network, free basic dental coverage, vision insurance, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts including commuter FSA. We prioritize mental health care for our staff and offer services like Talkspace and Ginger through our healthcare plans. We offer a 403(b) retirement plan with a two-to-one employer contribution up to 5%.
The Center for Justice Innovation is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other category protected by law. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and individuals with prior contact with the criminal justice system. Our goal is to create a supportive and respectful environment where everyone, regardless of background or identity, feels valued and included.
At this time, the Center is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.
Candidates are expected to provide accurate and truthful information throughout the hiring process. Any misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of material facts may result in disqualification from consideration, withdrawal of an offer, or termination of employment, regardless of when discovered.
In compliance with federal law, all hires must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment verification form upon hire. Please refer to the job posting for relevant contact information. If contact details are not provided, we kindly ask that you refrain from inquiries via phone or email, as only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Social Worker

<div>THE ORGANIZATION
The Center for Justice Innovation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing community safety and racial justice. Since 1996, we&rsquo;ve worked alongside communities, courts, and those most directly affected by the justice system to build stronger, healthier, and more equitable neighborhoods. With a team of over 900 staff and an annual budget of $130 million, the Center carries out its mission through three core strategies:<ul><li>
Operating Programs that pilot new ideas and address local challenges;</li><li>
Conducting original research to evaluate what works&mdash;and what doesn&rsquo;t; and</li><li>
Providing expert assistance and policy guidance to reformers across the country and beyond.</li></ul>
Backed by decades of on-the-ground experience and nationally recognized expertise, we bring innovative, practical, and lasting solutions to justice systems nationwide. 
Learn more about our work at www.innovatingjustice.org.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Launched in 1993, the award-winning Midtown Community Justice Center is one of the country&rsquo;s first problem-solving courts. It provides alternatives to fines and jail as a response to low-level crime. Seeking to reduce crime and incarceration, and increase public trust in justice, the Midtown Community Justice Center works with neighborhood stakeholders to improve Midtown Manhattan, and to serve the vibrant Midtown community, specifically those in need of services. The Justice Center&rsquo;s court responds creatively to low-level offending, seeking sentences that are restorative to the defendant and community. In 2023, Midtown Community Justice Center celebrated 30 years of operation and was renamed to Midtown Community Justice Center to reflect the work we do in the community. The work has continued to move upstream and beyond the walls of our physical space through expanded diversion initiatives, street outreach, and community engagement.
Midtown Community Justice Center is seeking a Resource Coordinator to serve as the primary courtroom liaison and to engage legal parties and participants on community justice alternatives. Reporting to the Court Operations Manager, the Resource Coordinator will be responsible for helping explain Midtown&rsquo;s services to legal parties, coordinating new referrals, conducting intakes and screenings, reengaging former and existing participants to complete mandated services, orienting new participants to Midtown Community Justice Center, and scheduling participants for services. Once a participant is enrolled in programming, the Resource Coordinator will provide regular written and verbal updates and compliance reports to the court, including to the judge, clerks, defense attorneys, and prosecutors. In addition, the Resource Coordinator must establish close connections with other departments, criminal justice agencies, and community organizations on behalf of Midtown Community Justice Center.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:<ul><li>
Actively create, promote, and maintain a respectful, inclusive, and anti-racist work environment;</li><li>
Work with all program staff and teams to ensure continuity of services for participants</li><li>
Conduct intakes and needs-based screenings;</li><li>
Schedule participants for court mandated social service sessions;</li><li>
Communicate with and make recommendations to prosecutors, defense attorneys, judges, and other court staff about Midtown Community Justice Center&rsquo;s services;</li><li>
Provide case management services and linkages to community-based services;</li><li>
Manage a caseload of participants mandated to community service, as necessary;</li><li>
Coordinate compliance reporting: track court dates and gather updates from colleagues and community-based service providers;</li><li>
Provide written and verbal case updates and compliance reports to defense, prosecution and the court;</li><li>
Engage the public and participants in the courtroom to promote procedural justice and a client- centered environment;</li><li>
Enter and maintain accurate data entry in the electronic case management database and hard files, including outreach, case information, intakes, attendances, and case outcome data;</li><li>
Provide information on Midtown Community Justice Center programs and services and respond to; questions or concerns by courtroom staff, visitors, or the public;</li><li>
Participate in, and at times facilitate staff meetings, team-building exercises, trainings, and site visits;</li><li>
Participate in occasional evening and weekend community meetings; and</li><li>
Perform other relevant duties as assigned.</li></ul>
Qualifications:<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree and a minimum of one year in a related area, preferably as a criminal justice practitioner or 3-4 years' experience in the criminal justice field as an equivalency;</li><li>
Ability to effectively work with diverse client populations, as a team member in a multiracial setting;</li><li>
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work in multi-disciplinary settings and collaborate with multiple agencies and organizations including court personnel is required;</li><li>
Experience with drug/alcohol treatment, mental health services, co-occurring disorders, trauma- informed, and anti-oppressive practices preferred;</li><li>
Ability to be highly organized with excellent time management skills;</li><li>
Excellent writing skills and attention to detail required;</li><li>
Openness to effective engagement with other professionals in the court setting who have differing and, at times, competing perspectives;</li><li>
Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds in a culturally responsive manner; and</li><li>
Bilingual (English-Spanish) preferred.</li></ul>
Position Type: Full-time, Monday - Friday from 9:00am - 5:00pm with some evening and weekend hours are required.
Position Location: Midtown Manhattan.
Compensation: The compensation range for this position is $52,000 - $64,300 and is commensurate with experience.
Benefits: The Center for Justice Innovation offers an excellent benefits package including comprehensive healthcare with a national network, free basic dental coverage, vision insurance, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts including commuter FSA. We prioritize mental health care for our staff and offer services like Talkspace and Ginger through our healthcare plans. We offer a 403(b) retirement plan with a two-to-one employer contribution up to 5%.
The Center for Justice Innovation is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other category protected by law. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and individuals with prior contact with the criminal justice system. Our goal is to create a supportive and respectful environment where everyone, regardless of background or identity, feels valued and included.
At this time, the Center is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.
Candidates are expected to provide accurate and truthful information throughout the hiring process. Any misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of material facts may result in disqualification from consideration, withdrawal of an offer, or termination of employment, regardless of when discovered.
In compliance with federal law, all hires must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment verification form upon hire. Please refer to the job posting for relevant contact information. If contact details are not provided, we kindly ask that you refrain from inquiries via phone or email, as only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Resource Coordinator

<div>THE ORGANIZATION
The Center for Justice Innovation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing community safety and racial justice. Since 1996, we&rsquo;ve worked alongside communities, courts, and those most directly affected by the justice system to build stronger, healthier, and more equitable neighborhoods. With a team of over 900 staff and an annual budget of $130 million, the Center carries out its mission through three core strategies:<ul><li>
Operating Programs that pilot new ideas and address local challenges;</li><li>
Conducting original research to evaluate what works&mdash;and what doesn&rsquo;t; and</li><li>
Providing expert assistance and policy guidance to reformers across the country and beyond.</li></ul>
Backed by decades of on-the-ground experience and nationally recognized expertise, we bring innovative, practical, and lasting solutions to justice systems nationwide. 
Learn more about our work at www.innovatingjustice.org.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Brooklyn Justice Initiatives (BJI), the largest operating project of the Center, seeks to re-engineer the experience of criminal court in Brooklyn, New York, by providing judges and attorneys meaningful alternatives to bail, fines, and jail sentences. Operating out of Kings County Criminal Court and community-based offices, BJI is a team of social service providers, court-based resource coordinators, mental health practitioners, compliance specialists, and others who seek to improve the quality of justice. Supervised Release offers an alternative to jail by providing pretrial supervision, case management, and voluntary social services to people charged with misdemeanor and felony offenses, and in doing so, uses an arrest as a window of opportunity to change the direction of a participant&rsquo;s life, avoiding the harmful effects of incarceration. Program participants are monitored to ensure their appearance at court dates and mandatory programming, and receive referrals to services like job training, drug treatment, and mental health counseling.
BJI seeks a Participant Engagement Specialist for the borough&rsquo;s Supervised Release Program (SRP), which provides supervision, case management, and social service connection to thousands of court-mandated participants each year. Reporting to the Case Management Coordinator, the Participant Engagement Specialist will leverage interpersonal and data-management skills to support participants&rsquo; successful engagement with the program. The Participant Engagement Specialist will provide outreach to program participants who missed program orientation, intake, and those who have been disengaged for 21 days or more. Additionally, this role will effectively communicate and collaborate with intake, case management, and compliance teams to ensure accurate court reporting and continued program engagement.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:<ul><li>
Complete outreach to all disengaged participants mandated to SRP in Brooklyn to re-engage them in the program;</li><li>
Carry a caseload of disengaged participants who failed to meet with BJI SR's intake team, for outreach purposes;</li><li>
Engage in weekly outreach efforts by phone and email to participants and their collateral contacts and defense attorneys to support program engagement;</li><li>
Monitor all participants simultaneously assigned to bail and SRP, collaborating with the clinical intake team as appropriate;</li><li>
Maintain accurate and timely data entry and case documentation aligned with the program model, court reporting obligations, and best practices;</li><li>
Collaborate with the Clinical Intake Coordinator, the intake case management, and compliance teams to ensure outreach to all participants whose orientations or intakes are incomplete or who have been disengaged from the program for 21 days or more;</li><li>
Contribute to consistent and effective cross-team communication;</li><li>
Participate in team and inter-team meetings;</li><li>
Participate in individual supervision and regular staff trainings to develop program expertise and related skill sets;</li><li>
Participate in all-staff and departmental meetings to build team cohesion, communication, and morale;</li><li>
Attend project events, community events, and meetings after hours, as needed; and</li><li>
Additional relevant tasks, as necessary.</li></ul>
Qualifications:<ul><li>
High school diploma or equivalent required;</li><li>
Minimum 1 year direct practice or customer service experience required;</li><li>
Excellent written and verbal communication skills required;</li><li>
Comprehensive knowledge of and/or experience with the criminal legal and related systems is valued but not required;</li><li>
Must be detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills;</li><li>
Must be able to work effectively and independently and as part of a highly interdependent, multi-disciplinary team within a fast-paced and dynamic work environment;</li><li>
Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with a variety of program stakeholders, including judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys, court staff, and site partner agencies; and</li><li>
Bilingual (English-Spanish) strongly preferred.</li></ul>
Position Type: Full-time in-person work required. Monday - Friday from 9:00am - 5:00pm, working weekend and evening hours as needed.
Position Location: Brooklyn, NY.
Compensation: The compensation range for this position is $53,500 - $61,800 and is commensurate with experience.
Benefits: The Center for Justice Innovation offers an excellent benefits package including comprehensive healthcare with a national network, free basic dental coverage, vision insurance, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts including commuter FSA. We prioritize mental health care for our staff and offer services like Talkspace and Ginger through our healthcare plans. We offer a 403(b) retirement plan with a two-to-one employer contribution up to 5%.
The Center for Justice Innovation is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other category protected by law. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and individuals with prior contact with the criminal justice system. Our goal is to create a supportive and respectful environment where everyone, regardless of background or identity, feels valued and included.
At this time, the Center is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.
Candidates are expected to provide accurate and truthful information throughout the hiring process. Any misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of material facts may result in disqualification from consideration, withdrawal of an offer, or termination of employment, regardless of when discovered.
In compliance with federal law, all hires must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment verification form upon hire. Please refer to the job posting for relevant contact information. If contact details are not provided, we kindly ask that you refrain from inquiries via phone or email, as only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Participant Engagement Specialist, Supervised Release Program

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