Bilingual Case Manager

The Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice (CJCJ) is a private, nonprofit organization whose mission is to reduce society's reliance on incarceration as a solution to social problems.

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CJCJ is seeking a dedicated and energetic Bilingual Case Manager to join our juvenile justice services team and provide support for youth and transitional-aged young adults. This individual will develop individualized expedited detention release reports and comprehensive sentencing and reentry plans. They will utilize a broad range of community-based services to promote sustainable life changes and reduce involvement with the justice system. In addition to developing partnerships with community service providers, they will work closely with defense attorneys, judges, probation officers, and prosecutors. The position will be based at the San Francisco Youth Guidance Center.

• Experience in juvenile or criminal justice, case management, social work, substance abuse, non-profit programming, or other related fields
• Education in criminal justice, public policy, psychology, sociology, social work, law, creative writing, journalism, English literature, or related fields.
• Detail-oriented with excellent writing, research, and organizational skills, as well as good time management.
• Experience developing case plans preferred
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and engages well with young adults
• Excels when working with people from diverse backgrounds
• Experience providing case management or working with justice-impacted individuals
• Knowledge of community-based service providers is a plus
• High energy and strong initiative; ability to work independently as well as in a team setting
• Spanish-speaker preferred
• A passion for social justice work and the ability to work under pressure
• A good sense of humor
• Maintain a valid driver’s license
• Conduct individualized assessments for youth in detention
• Develop community-based release plans
• Work with the courts, defense attorneys, and probation staff on release decisions
• Access services through a network of community services that include mental health, family services, school enrollment, housing, and recreational services
• Monitor youth throughout the adjudication and post-disposition process
• Develop comprehensive disposition reports/recommendations and provide court testimony
• Maintain contact with youth and service providers to monitor progress
• Develop and implement treatment plan adjustments when necessary
• Provide advocacy support to the youth during court hearings
• Provide regular progress reports to the courts and probation
• Maintain case files and excellent documentation while tracking progress and outcomes
• Research and build on current knowledge of available community reentry resources
• Develop and maintain strong relations with the network of service providers write and submit weekly and monthly reports for the Court, attend court hearings, and provide testimony as needed
• Carry out all assigned responsibilities in a professional and timely manner

CJCJ offers a competitive salary, excellent comprehensive benefits, a positive work environment, and a great team of committed professionals. This is a full-time hourly position, with pay ranging from $30.00/hour to $35.00/hour depending on experience. Full-time benefits include comprehensive health, dental, and life insurance, with zero employee contributions required, as CJCJ pays 100% of the premiums. Additional benefits include an employer-matched retirement account, 13 holidays per year, 10 sick days per year, and 10 vacation days per year. The position also provides extraordinary opportunities for paid training, professional development, and supervision.

Send your resume and cover letter with "Bilingual Case Manager/Sentencing Planner" in the subject line to as soon as possible. This position is to be filled immediately. The application period will close as soon as the position is filled.

WOMEN, PERSONS OF COLOR, DIFFERENTLY ABLED PERSONS, AND INDIVIDUALS WITH PAST INVOLVEMENT IN THE JUSTICE SYSTEM ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Retirement plan

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person