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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
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 Night Clinical Intake Specialists for the borough&rsquo;s Supervised Release Program (SRP). Reporting to the Night Clinical Intake Coordinator, Clinical Intake Specialists will leverage social work or mental health training and direct practice experience to facilitate participants&rsquo; successful transition into SRP. Clinical Intake Specialists will conduct a comprehensive needs assessment; connect participants with an appropriate case manager, focusing on participant needs and individual case manager skills and strengths; generate mandatory programming recommendations, and refer candidates to services with community-based service providers. Additionally, this position will provide de-escalation and emergency intervention within the courthouse, as needed.
Night Clinical Intake Specialists are responsible for effective cross-team communication and collaboration to prioritize comprehensive and aligned service delivery; proactively identifying successes, challenges, and opportunities to strengthen programming; create opportunities for meaningful collaboration, and maximize the use of internal and external resources and expertise.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:<ul><li>
Complete intake and comprehensive assessment for all participants mandated to SRP in Brooklyn;<ul><li>
Assess for needs presented through participants&rsquo; use of direct communication, tone and tenor, the content of self-disclosure, body language, and paraverbal communication;</li><li>
Treat all participants with dignity and respect;</li></ul></li><li>
Provide voluntary service referrals as indicated by participant needs and goals;</li><li>
Work with the Clinical Intake Coordinator to generate and submit mandatory programming recommendations to court;</li><li>
Work with the Clinical Intake Coordinator to effectively orchestrate case assignments;<ul><li>
Work closely with the case management team to ensure participants are effectively transitioned from intake to case management teams;</li><li>
Schedule participants&rsquo; first check-in and communicate about new case assignments with the Clinical Intake Manager and the case manager receiving the participant and their direct supervisor;</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>
Provide de-escalation in response to incidents occurring in courthouse and intake;</li><li>
Maintain professional and positive relationships with court staff, judges, and attorneys;</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>
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 tasks as necessary.</li></ul>
Qualifications:<ul><li>
A Master's degree in a mental health field or Social Work and 2 years direct practice (e.g. therapeutic or case management) experience required; license is strongly preferred;</li><li>
Ability to work nights and weekends 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>
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>
Therapeutic intervention training and experience preferred, including but not limited to crisis intervention or de-escalation management;</li><li>
Experience using trauma-informed and strength-based approaches strongly preferred;</li><li>
Comprehensive knowledge and experience with local social service providers 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; and</li><li>
Bilingual (English-Spanish) strongly preferred.</li></ul>
Position Type: Full-time, in-person work is required. The standard 5-day workweek includes one or two weekend nights and three weekday nights, from 5:00pm - 1:00am. The work schedule may occasionally change to ensure coverage. Nights, weekends, and holidays are required.
Position Location: Brooklyn, NY.
Compensation: The compensation range for this position is $58,500 - $73,500 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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Night Clinical Intake 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 Center for Justice Innovation is seeking a Social Worker to join a team of staff&mdash;including social workers, case managers, and a peer navigator&mdash;who work with defendants participating in the Manhattan Felony Alternative to Incarceration (ATI) Court. The Felony ATI Court, which is led by Administrative Judge Ellen Biben, seeks to forge a new response to individuals charged with felonies by linking them to community-based social services. The Court is the first of its kind, providing an innovative model for other jurisdictions seeking to develop and implement meaningful post-conviction sentencing options for individuals facing felony charges.
Reporting to the Clinical Director of Felony ATI, the Social Worker will be part of a team that provides neutral, third-party assessments and case management services to the Felony Alternative to Incarceration (ATI) Court. The Social Worker will be responsible for conducting independent clinical assessments, providing referrals to community-based services, offering comprehensive clinical case management, and monitoring participant compliance.
An essential and dynamic feature of the Social Worker&rsquo;s role will be close collaboration with key stakeholders. The Social Worker will work regularly with the judge and court staff from New York Country Supreme Court who oversee the Felony ATI Court, as well as with other stakeholders, including the Manhattan District Attorney&rsquo;s Office and New York City defense organizations. Court-based social work is an exciting, unique and demanding area of practice, and the Social Worker role involves navigating and constructively engaging with differing and, at times, competing stakeholder perspectives.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:<ul><li>
Conduct detailed risk-need profiles and clinical assessments for potential Felony ATI Court participants;</li><li>
Develop treatment recommendations for services for potential Felony ATI participants to court stakeholders (judge, defense counsel, prosecutor and court staff);</li><li>
Provide comprehensive, clinically-informed case management services to a caseload of pre-plea and court-mandated Felony ATI participants to help address issues such as substance use, mental health issues, trauma, domestic violence, housing and vocational needs, and other challenges in a participant&rsquo;s life (e.g. new arrests, family court cases and other civil legal issues);</li><li>
Make appropriate community-based referrals for a variety of social service needs;</li><li>
Manage and monitor compliance with treatment mandates, including care coordination with providers;</li><li>
Provide written treatment updates for court stakeholders for all court-involved participants;</li><li>
Participate in regular interdisciplinary case conferences with court stakeholders;</li><li>
Coordinate with court stakeholders on any non-compliance issues and assist clients in getting back into compliance, including re-engaging clients, arranging return on warrants, and implementing graduated responses to encourage future compliance;</li><li>
Facilitate and help to develop and/or revise curricula for a range of on-site psychoeducational groups and individual case management sessions;</li><li>
Attend court on calendar days, as needed, to help clients navigate court and collaborate with court staff and stakeholders;</li><li>
Collaborate and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including the resource coordinator, prosecutors, defense attorneys, and other court and programmatic staff;</li><li>
Assist with toxicology testing and reporting, as needed;</li><li>
Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation, as needed;</li><li>
Provide voluntary referrals to community-based services, as needed;</li><li>
Establish and maintain linkages with community partners who can support program work;</li><li>
Assist the Clinical Director with the development and implementation of new initiatives; including best clinical practices, and appropriate evidence-based interventions;</li><li>
Enter and maintain appropriate up-to-date participant information, including assessment, case management, and case outcome data;</li><li>
Provide clinical services as described above to program participants on a voluntary basis post-mandate;</li><li>
Participate in clinical group supervision, staff meetings, and trainings, as scheduled;</li><li>
Attend evening community-based meetings and events, as needed; and</li><li>
Assist with other programmatic and administrative tasks to support the Felony ATI Court&rsquo;s activities, as needed.</li></ul>
Qualifications:<ul><li>
LMSW, with a minimum of 3-4 years in criminal justice and/or related fields, such as healthcare, substance use and mental health treatment, homelessness and housing services, education, job training/workforce development, child welfare and family services, youth services, elder care services, domestic violence programming, sex offense treatment, and services for people with development disabilities, is required. Experience in a court or criminal justice settings, including working with incarcerated people, preferred;</li><li>
Experience using trauma-informed and strengths-based approaches and working with participants with substance use, mental health, or co-occurring needs, co-occurring disorders, preferred;</li><li>
Experience working with and addressing the specific needs of young adults, LGBTQ+ people, and women preferred;</li><li>
Knowledge and/or lived experience related to the criminal justice system and its impacts on communities;</li><li>
Commitment to, and experience using, holistic and strengths-based approaches, meeting &ldquo;participants where they are&rdquo;, as well as the ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds in a culturally-competent manner;</li><li>
Willingness and ability to work collaboratively with a variety of court personnel and on-site partner agencies in a high-pressure/fast paced work environment;</li><li>
Skill and openness to constructive engagement with differing and, at times, competing stakeholder perspectives;</li><li>
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to provide succinct and comprehensive verbal updates about treatment engagement and compliance to legal stakeholders during court appearances and case conferences;</li><li>
Excellent organization and time management skills; and</li><li>
Bilingual (English-Spanish) preferred.</li></ul>
Position Type: Full-time.
Position Location: Manhattan, NY.
Compensation: The compensation range for this position is $62,300 - $78,700 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, Felony Alternative to Incarceration

<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) seeks to reengineer 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, Brooklyn Justice Initiatives is a team of social service providers, court-based resource coordinators, and others who seek to improve the quality of justice. By providing meaningful pre-trial supervised release and post-conviction sentencing options, Brooklyn Justice Initiatives seeks to use an arrest as a window of opportunity to change the direction of a participant&rsquo;s life and avoid the harmful effects of incarceration.
Brooklyn Justice Initiatives is seeking a Compliance Specialist. Reporting to the Compliance Manager, the Compliance Specialist will implement and execute strategies to ensure accurate compliance tracking and reporting for the Supervised Release team at BJI. The Compliance Specialist will also assist all Brooklyn Justice Initiatives with compliance concerns, audits, and data collection and entry. The Compliance Specialist will ensure programmatic deliverables are being met and provide both internal feedback and written updates to the Court including defense attorneys, Assistant District Attorneys, clerks, and Judges on a regular basis. The Compliance Specialist is also responsible for working with the Compliance Manager, the Associate Director of Compliance, and other Compliance Specialists to oversee the accuracy of internal data and execute quality assurance of BJI&rsquo;s practices.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:<ul><li>
Engage in routine auditing of Brooklyn Justice Initiatives programs including: program compliance and other internal audits;</li><li>
Track participants&rsquo; progress in accordance with all grant requirements;</li><li>
Coordinate with court staff to provide participants&rsquo; compliance, eligibility, and case status to stakeholders, including prosecutors, defense attorneys, clerks, and other court staff;</li><li>
Provide written case updates to the court and other court staff including compliance and non-compliance reporting;</li><li>
Generate daily and weekly compliance memorandums detailing participants&rsquo; mandates, upcoming court dates, and outcomes;</li><li>
Coordinate across BJI programming for cross-over participants also within the Alternatives to Incarceration program;</li><li>
Maintain appropriate participant information in electronic databases, including, but not limited to, data entry and collection, mandate information and court outcome information;</li><li>
Assist the Compliance Manager, Associate Director of Compliance and senior management with the development and implementation of new programs, protocols, initiatives, and/or interventions;</li><li>
Assist with training initiatives for program staff and new hires;</li><li>
Work closely with the Center for Justice Innovation&rsquo;s Data Analytics &amp; Applied Research team to improve quality assurance of all BJI programming;</li><li>
Review and analyze internal trends and practices to support programmatic evaluation;</li><li>
Attend all required staff meetings (clinical team, all staff, etc.) and trainings, which may include non-traditional business hours; attend project events after hours, with advanced notice as needed; and</li><li>
Perform additional relevant tasks, as needed.</li></ul>
Qualifications: Bachelor&rsquo;s degree and at least one year of experience working in a criminal court setting and/or human service field, or 3-4 years&rsquo; experience in the criminal justice field as an equivalency. Strong Microsoft Excel, organization, and communication skills, in addition to strong writing ability, are a must. Candidates must have the ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds in a culturally responsive manner. Professional demeanor and ability to communicate appropriately with judges and other court personnel is required.
Position Type: Full-time.
Position Location: Brooklyn, NY.
Compensation: The compensation range for this position is $52,000 - $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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Compliance Specialist

<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 along with 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 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.
SIJC is seeking a Clinician, Supervised Release Program (SRP). Reporting to the Clinical Director, the Clinician, SRP will be licensed a social worker and mental health practitioner responsible for providing therapeutically-informed support to participants. This position will leverage exemplary clinical and interpersonal skills to provide clinical support to participants enrolled in the program. Specifically, the Clinician, SRP will facilitate CBT-informed sessions for all Tier 2 participants, provide short-term counseling for any participant identified as a strong candidate for mental health support, and external referrals to therapy, as appropriate. This position provides hours towards LCSW accreditation.
The Clinician, SRP will not carry a standard SRP caseload. Rather, they will work closely with the case management and specialty in-house referral teams to case conference about participants' strengths and needs and coordinate tailored support as appropriate. The Clinician, SRP will work with other SRP teams to ensure access to, completion of, and accurate data entry for CBT and other therapeutically-informed sessions to ensure these sessions count toward participants&rsquo; compliance status.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:<ul><li>
Responsible for facilitating CBT-informed sessions for all Tier 2 participants;</li><li>
Provide &ldquo;counseling lite,&rdquo; a limited counseling structure of 5-10 sessions and subsequent referrals to external therapy providers, 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>
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>
Responsible for ensuring participant access to, completion of, and accurate data entry for CBT and other therapeutically-informed sessions to ensure participants&rsquo; completion of these sessions counts toward their compliance status;</li><li>
Responsible for working effectively with the case management and compliance teams to ensure accurate and timely court reporting;</li><li>
Co-facilitate pro-social and psycho-educational groups for participants in collaboration with SRP Clinicians;</li><li>
Maintain professional and positive relationships with court staff, judges, and attorneys;</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;</li><li>
This is a non-caseload carrying position;</li><li>
Additional relevant tasks, as necessary.</li></ul>
Qualifications:<ul><li>
A Master's degree in a mental health field and 2 years direct practice (e.g. therapeutic or case management) experience required; license is strongly preferred;</li><li>
Experience in pretrial, court-based, or criminal legal system strongly preferred;</li><li>
Experience in SRP preferred but not required;</li><li>
Must be detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills;</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>
Bilingual (English-Spanish) strongly preferred.</li></ul>
Position Type: Full-time in-person work required; weekend and evening hours required, as needed.
Position Location: Staten Island, NY
Compensation: The compensation range for this position is $58,500 - $73,500 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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Clinician, 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
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 community-based offices, BJI is a team of social service providers, court-based court liaisons, 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 is seeking a Clinical Manager for the borough&rsquo;s Supervised Release Program (SRP). Reporting to the Director of Practice, Programming and Partnerships, the Clinical Manager will oversee SRP Clinicians who provide intake, assessment, evidence-based group and individual programming to address participant needs and court mandates, and crisis support to participants in need. This position leverages clinical, supervisory, and program management experience to support the SRP Clinicians in the execution of their responsibilities. Specifically, the Clinical Manager will provide SRP Clinicians with supervision and case conferencing in both one-on-one and group formats to ensure program offerings and clinical interventions are carried out thoroughly, ethically, and in alignment with the program model and organizational values. Lastly, the Clinical Manager also plays a key role in overseeing quality assurance systems and internal audits for the clinician team to ensure the teams&rsquo; compliance with program requirements, court reporting obligations, and adherence to the program model.
The Clinical Manager will ensure effective cross-team communication and collaboration to prioritize comprehensive and aligned service delivery; proactively identify successes, challenges, and opportunities to strengthen programming; create opportunities for meaningful collaboration, and maximize internal and external resources and expertise through a trauma-informed lens.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:<ul><li>
Provide weekly supervision and bi-weekly group supervision to SRP Clinicians;</li><li>
Provide clinical support in community offices as needed, including but not limited to speaking with court stakeholders, and coordinating emergency services in response to participant escalations;</li><li>
Provide coverage for the Clinicians they supervise, as needed;</li><li>
Review mandatory programming recommendations to determine appropriateness, prior to submission to the court;</li><li>
Support policy and protocol implementation in collaboration with the Director of Programming &amp; Partnerships, other members of site leadership, and the SRP Court Reform team;</li><li>
Work closely with the SRP Court Reform Training Specialist, Training Institute, and site Training Liaison to ensure SRP staff are consistently trained as required;</li><li>
Co-facilitate required clinical trainings, including intake and assessment trainings and de-escalation and crisis intervention training in collaboration with the centralized SRP Court Reform Team;</li><li>
In collaboration with the Center&rsquo;s Court Reform team and the SRP clinicians, implement group and individual programming to address participant needs and court mandates;</li><li>
Responsible for quality assurance, monitoring team&rsquo;s compliance with program requirements, best practices, and court reporting obligations;</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>
Support the recruitment and hiring of and onboarding and training for new clinical team members;</li><li>
Ensure regular and equitable access to program-related external professional development and training opportunities for all staff;</li><li>
Participate in regular staff trainings to develop program expertise and related skill sets, including required refresher and management trainings; and</li><li>
Additional relevant tasks, as necessary.</li></ul>
Qualifications:<ul><li>
LMSW, MHC or equivalent licensure is required; LCSW preferred;</li><li>
4 years direct practice (e.g. therapeutic or case management) and 2 years of supervisory experience required;</li><li>
Group work development and facilitation experience strongly preferred;</li><li>
Experience in pretrial or criminal legal system strongly preferred;</li><li>
Experience supporting people with specialized needs such as substance abuse treatment, mental health services, co-occurring disorders, intimate partner violence, or adolescent development strongly preferred;</li><li>
Therapeutic intervention training and experience preferred, including but not limited to crisis intervention or de-escalation management;</li><li>
Comprehensive knowledge and experience with local social service providers required;</li><li>
Must be detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills;</li><li>
Experience using trauma-informed and strength-based approaches strongly preferred;</li><li>
Training and experience with Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 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 required; and</li><li>
Bilingual (English-Spanish) strongly preferred.</li></ul>
Position Type: Full-time in-person work required; weekend and evening hours required, as needed.
Position Location: Brooklyn, NY
Compensation: The compensation range for this position is $78,000 - $92,500 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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Clinical Manager, Supervised Release Program