THE ORGANIZATION
The Center for Justice Innovation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing community safety and racial justice. Since 1996, we’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:
Operating Programs that pilot new ideas and address local challenges;Conducting original research to evaluate what works—and what doesn’t; andProviding expert assistance and policy guidance to reformers across the country and beyond.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 is seeking an experienced Director of Government Relations to report to the Chief External Affairs Officer. The candidate will have an established track record of building relationships inside and outside government and developing ideas into action; experience identifying opportunities, constructing, and implementing organizing and policy engagement strategies; and a deep commitment to the Center’s core values is a must.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Lead Center-wide government engagement strategy, ensuring deep connections to key elected and government officials for dozens of community-based projects and the Center as a whole;In partnership with the Chief External Affairs Officer, craft and implement engagement strategy for New York City, New York State, and federal government partnerships;Serve as primary spokesperson and face of the organization in meetings with key elected officials;Provide support to the CEO and Executive Team in their connections with elected officials;In coordination with the Chief External Affairs Officer, craft long-term engagement strategy to ensure deep connections and trusted partnerships with key governmental stakeholders;Work with Chief External Affairs Officer, Senior Director of Communications, and donor-focused development team to implement a coherent, cohesive brand for the Center;In partnership with project directors, research, identify and plan events and site visits for key stakeholders and seek out opportunities to promote Center visibility;Represent the Center with elected officials, committees, and other key stakeholders;Connect Executive Team and project leaders to key government stakeholders to ensure deep, shared relationships;Connect Center policy and practice experts with key government stakeholders during strategic phases of the policy development process;Cultivate relationships with local, state, and federal electeds and assess funding and program expansion opportunities;Opportunity-spot and build win-win partnerships with government partners and organizational allies;Set strategy for Center-wide annual grant engagement with NYC City Council, NYS State legislature, and federal government;Develop relationships with newly elected officials and explore new channels of support;Supervise Manager of Government Relations on issues affecting government funding outreach, strategy, and execution;Direct and coordinate assessments across projects to identify gaps in funding and set plans to fill gaps, where appropriate;Supervise external consultants to assist with advocacy and legislative outreach, when needed;Ensure clear, consistent, and well-supported messaging for all government communications;Partner with the Center’s External Affairs teams to create content aimed at advancing Center engagement priorities;In partnership with Communications team, oversee creation of communications materials for funders and external partners; andAdditional tasks as necessary.Qualifications: Minimum of 10 years of significant government or government-adjacent experience in the legislative or executive branch or commensurate experience, including programmatic leadership that worked in partnership with government officials and agencies required, Advanced degree preferred;Has established relationships in New York City Council and/or New York State legislature, as well as policy and grassroots partners;Has a track record of guiding projects from strategic creation to effective implementation;Experience identifying opportunities, constructing, and implementing policy engagement strategies;Excellent written skills are a must; andCandidate must be skilled communicator able to work in multi-disciplinary setting and maintain strong relationships with multiple agencies and organizations both onsite and in the community.Position Type: Full-time.
Position Location: Midtown Manhattan.
Compensation: The compensation range for this position is $145,000 - $166,900 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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The Center for Justice Innovation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing community safety and racial justice. Since 1996, we’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:
Operating Programs that pilot new ideas and address local challenges;Conducting original research to evaluate what works—and what doesn’t; andProviding expert assistance and policy guidance to reformers across the country and beyond.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 offers an array of programming for both youth and adults in Staten Island, focusing on engaging those with current or past justice system involvement. The Staten Island Justice Center is seeking a Court Liaison. Reporting to the Project Ready Program Manager, the Court Liaison will facilitate the program referral process shortly before or after a youth is arraigned. The Court Liaison will review all available information about each potentially eligible youth to determine whether they are suitable for the program. Once participants are enrolled in the program, the Court Liaison will provide written and verbal updates to the court including defense attorneys, Assistant District Attorneys, and Judges on a regular basis. The Court Liaison is also responsible for providing court coverage to various Criminal and Supreme Court parts, including specialized court initiatives and conducting screenings and assessments.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Communicate with prosecutors, defense attorneys, and other court staff about youth’s program eligibility.Maintain daily presence Family Court presence to support program referrals, intakes and represent SIJC;Ensure that all youth who are released to pretrial supervision are scheduled for intake;Administer program intake to newly referred youth;Track cases and manage multiple court room assignments;Provide written and verbal case updates to the court and other court staff as needed including compliance reporting;Assist with intakes of participants and administer assessment tools;Facilitate orientation group sessions for program participants, as needed;Maintain appropriate client information in electronic databases and hard files, including court assessment, screening and outcome information;Assist with data entry as needed;Participate in staff meetings and trainings;Attend evening and weekend community events and meetings, as needed;Perform other duties as necessary to support the Staten Island Justice Center and department activities as assigned by leadership; andAdditional tasks as necessary.Qualifications: Bachelor’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. Excellent writing skills and attention to detail are required. Candidate must be skilled communicator able to work in multidisciplinary setting and maintain strong relationships with participants and partners in a courtroom setting, and with multiple agencies and organizations onsite and in the community. Candidate must also enjoy working with a diverse population and be a team player. Court-based work is a unique and demanding area of practice, and candidates must be open to constructive engagement with other professionals who have differing and, at times, competing perspectives.Position Type: Full-time working on site from Monday - Friday from 9:00AM - 5:00PM, working weekends as needed.
Position Location: Staten Island, New York.
Compensation: The compensation range for this position is $28.57 - $35.32 per hour, annually equivalent to $52,000 - $64,300 based on a 35-hour work week 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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The Center for Justice Innovation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing community safety and racial justice. Since 1996, we’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:
Operating Programs that pilot new ideas and address local challenges;Conducting original research to evaluate what works—and what doesn’t; andProviding expert assistance and policy guidance to reformers across the country and beyond.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’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 Clinician for the borough’s Supervised Release Program (SRP). Clinicians are the front line of service delivery and key to ensuring that the program meets its mandate. Clinicians play a key role in providing timely emergency referrals, delivering crisis intervention and de-escalation support, and conducting intakes and assessments for participants. Clinicians also 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; lead cognitive behavioral therapy-informed sessions and other suitable programming; connect participants to appropriate services in the community to support their stabilization; and ensure accurate and timely court reporting on participants’ compliance with program requirements. Accurate and timely data entry is a core responsibility for this position.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Conduct intakes and holistic assessments; Create voluntary service and resource plans that address criminogenic needs and responsivity factors; Make referrals to address immediate needs;Provide assistance to participants to support engagement with referrals made, as needed; Provide participants with information regarding any additional court mandates, including, but not limited to, mandatory programming and Tactics and Choices class;Work with supervisors to complete and submit mandatory programming recommendations to court;Determine case assignments and facilitating warm handoffs to case managers:Schedule participants for their first check-in with their assigned case manager;Case conference with case managers to discuss participant needs and/or service and resource plans and/or mandatory programming, as appropriate; Facilitate mandated and voluntary evidence-based practice sessions to enhance motivation for change and engagement in services; Develop and facilitate group and individual programming to address participant needs and court mandates;Provide comprehensive, clinically informed case management services:Orchestrate internal and external resource allocation and service referrals;Work with participants to identify and address barriers to compliance with supervision requirements and court attendance;Monitor participants’ compliance with supervision requirements;Conduct outreach to participants, their collateral contacts, and defense attorneys to maximize compliance with supervision requirements;Provide de-escalation and emergency intervention in response to incidents occurring in the courthouse and offices; Maintain accurate and timely data entry and case documentation aligned with the program model, court reporting obligations, and best practices; Submit accurate and timely reports to court within designated time frames, including compliance, noncompliance, rearrest, and mandatory programming court notifications;Maintain professional, productive, and positive relationships with external stakeholders, including court staff, judges, and attorneys;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; Participate in individual, group supervision, and regular staff trainings to develop program expertise and related skill sets; Attend project events, community events, and meetings after hours, as needed;Additional relevant tasks, as necessary; andPlease note that this role is eligible for clinical hours.Qualifications:
Master's degree in a mental health field and 3 years direct practice (e.g. therapeutic or case management or counseling) experience required, LMSW or mental health license preferred;Experience working in pretrial, court-based, or criminal legal system strongly preferred;Experience with crisis intervention and de-escalation required; Must be detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills; Experience working with people needing substance use treatment, mental health services, or other services related to co-occurring disorders, or adolescent development, strongly preferred; Experience using trauma-informed and strength-based approaches, Motivational Interviewing and CBT strongly preferred;Comprehensive knowledge and experience with local social service providers preferred; 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; 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; Openness to work collaboratively with people from diverse backgrounds in a culturally-competent manner; andBilingual (English-Spanish) preferred. Position Type: Full-time in-person work required; weekend and evening hours required, as needed.Position Location: Staten Island, New York.
Compensation: The compensation range for this position is $61,000 - $78,500 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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The Center for Justice Innovation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing community safety and racial justice. Since 1996, we’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:
Operating Programs that pilot new ideas and address local challenges;Conducting original research to evaluate what works—and what doesn’t; andProviding expert assistance and policy guidance to reformers across the country and beyond.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 Mental Health Court
The Brooklyn Mental Health Court launched in 2002 as NYC’s first mental health court, serving individuals charged primarily with felony offenses who are living with serious mental illness. The program diverts participants from jail or prison by conducting clinical assessments and then connecting them with long-term treatment in the community, along with rigorous judicial monitoring. The court aims to strengthen the justice system’s ability to identify, assess, and monitor individual participants, to create linkages between the justice and mental health systems, and to improve public safety by ensuring that participants receive high quality community-based services.
Brooklyn Felony ATI Program
The Brooklyn Felony ATI Program utilizes a similar model to Brooklyn Mental Health Court, serving individuals facing felony charges who are not otherwise eligible for Mental Health Court or other treatment courts in Brooklyn. The program receives referrals through two pathways: (1) the dedicated Felony ATI court part within Brooklyn Supreme Court, with a dedicated judge and supervising prosecutor; and (2) through other court parts throughout Brooklyn Criminal and Supreme Court. Regardless of the referral pathway, all participants receive individualized assessments, onsite and community-based services, compliance monitoring and judicial monitoring for the life of the case.
BMHC is seeking a Social Worker for its Brooklyn Felony Diversion programs. The Social Worker will serve individuals who are mandated to Brooklyn Mental Health Court and Felony Alternative to Incarceration (Felony ATI) programming through the Brooklyn Supreme Court. Reporting to the Clinical Director, the Social Worker is responsible for conducting psychosocial assessments, linking clients to a range of wrap-around services, providing comprehensive trauma-informed case management, compliance monitoring, and reporting for clients referred to the Brooklyn Mental Health Court and Brooklyn Felony ATI programs.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Conduct comprehensive assessments and write detailed psychosocial evaluations for clients with complex clinical needs who are currently incarcerated;Render a diagnosis utilizing the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders 5-TR;Use structured assessment tools that utilize a risk-needs-responsivity model in order to identify the types of services a client will need to participate in during their mandate in order to reduce recidivism;Complete assessments within a specific timeframe;Communicate with collateral contacts of participants and review records for assessment purposes;Communicate with Rikers Island discharge planning and Correctional Health Services for updates and release coordination;Conduct reassessments with clients that required stabilization before proceeding with the assessment process;Collaborate with the Center’s Jail Population Review team to ensure ongoing communication regarding referrals for assessment;Collaborate and maintain strong relationships with court stakeholders including the judge, District Attorney’s office, and defense attorneys;Provide detailed treatment recommendations to court parties for services and treatment;Make appropriate referrals to community-based organizations for additional services;Provide clinically-informed case management services to participants that address issues such as substance use, mental health issues, trauma, domestic violence, housing, and educational/vocational needs; and other challenges in client’s life (e.g. new arrests, family court cases and other civil legal issues);Manage and monitor compliance with treatment mandates, including care coordination with providers and obtaining compliance updates for court;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 graduate responses to encourage future compliance;Maintain appropriate client information in electronic databases and paper files;Establish and maintain linkages with community partners who can provide appropriate interventions and services to court-involved individuals;Attend court with assigned participants for support, as needed;Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation, as needed;Participate in regular interdisciplinary case conferences with court stakeholders and treatment providers;Assist with the development and implementation of new initiatives; including best clinical practices, and appropriate evidence-based interventions;Attend individual and group supervision, team meetings, and trainings;Assist with administrative responsibilities including data collection and management, and grant reporting requirements, as needed;Attend all required staff meetings and trainings;Attend community-based events after hours, as needed; andAdditional relevant tasks, as needed.Qualifications: LMSW with a minimum of 3-4 years in criminal justice and/or related fields such as healthcare, substance use and mental health treatment, homeless services and supportive housing, domestic violence programming, sex offense treatment, and services for people with developmental disabilities is required. Candidates must be currently licensed in New York state. Excellent time management and written skills are a must. Candidate must be a skilled communicator able to work in a multi-disciplinary setting and maintain strong relationships with multiple agencies and organizations both onsite and in the community. Prior experience working in a court or criminal justice setting, and/or with justice-involved communities preferred. Bi-lingual strongly preferred.Position Type: Full-time, Monday - Friday from 9:00am - 5:00pm.
Position Location: Brooklyn, New York.
Compensation: The compensation range for this position is $60,500 - $78,800 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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The Center for Justice Innovation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing community safety and racial justice. Since 1996, we’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:
Operating Programs that pilot new ideas and address local challenges;Conducting original research to evaluate what works—and what doesn’t; andProviding expert assistance and policy guidance to reformers across the country and beyond.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 Senior Counselor to join a team of staff—including social workers, mental health counselors, and case managers—who work with defendants participating in the Manhattan Felony Alternative to Incarceration (ATI) Court. The 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, the Senior Counselor will be part of a team that provides neutral, third-party assessments and case management services to the ATI Court. The Senior Counselor will conduct independent clinical assessments, provide referrals to community-based services, offer comprehensive clinical case management, and monitor participant compliance. The Senior Counselor will be primarily responsible for supporting a caseload of high-risk need program participants and supervising a group of case managers. Additionally, in coordination with the Clinical Director, the Senior Counselor will help coordinate compliance updates on ATI Court calendar days, help identify gaps in services and forge new partnerships with community-based providers to fill those needs, serve as the team’s training liaison to identify internal training needs and coordinate trainings for staff, and coordinate with the Office Manager regarding participant supplies and other needs.
An essential and dynamic feature of the Senior Counselor’s role will be in close collaboration with key stakeholders. The Senior Counselor will work regularly with the judge and court staff from New York County Supreme Court who oversee the Felony ATI Court, as well as with other stakeholders, including the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office and New York City defense organizations. Court-based social work is an exciting, unique, and demanding area of practice, and the Senior Counselor role involves navigating and constructively engaging with differing and, at times, competing stakeholder perspectives.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Conduct detailed clinical assessments for potential felony ATI Court participants;Develop treatment recommendations for potential ATI participants to court stakeholders (judge, defense counsel, prosecutor, and court staff);Provide comprehensive, clinically-informed case management services to a caseload of high-risk need pre-plea and court-mandated ATI participants to help address issues such as substance use, mental health, trauma, domestic violence, housing and vocational needs, and other challenges in a participant’s life (e.g. new arrests, family court cases, and other civil legal issues);Make appropriate community-based referrals for a variety of social service needs;Manage and monitor compliance with treatment mandates, including care coordination with providers, and provide written treatment updates for court stakeholders for all court-involved participants;Supervise and provide support and guidance to case managers and interns, in coordination with the Clinical Director;Support internship recruitment, placement, and supervision;Participate in regular interdisciplinary case conferences with court stakeholders;Coordinate with court stakeholders on any non-compliance issues and assist clients in getting back into compliance, including re-engaging clients, arranging returns on warrants, and implementing graduated responses to encourage future compliance;Attend court as needed to help clients navigate the court, to support staff, and collaborate with court staff and stakeholders;Collaborate and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including court resource coordinators, prosecutors, defense attorneys, and other court and programmatic staff;Connect participants to toxicology testing and report on results, as needed;Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation, as needed;Provide voluntary referrals to community-based services, as needed;Establish and maintain linkages with community partners who can support program work, and assist the Clinical Director in identifying gaps in services and forging new partnerships to fill those needs;Assist the Clinical Director with the development and implementation of new initiatives, including best clinical practices and appropriate evidence-based interventions;Identify internal training needs and coordinate the delivery of such trainings for staff, in coordination with the Clinical Director;Enter and maintain appropriate up-to-date participant information, including assessment, case management, and case outcome data;Provide clinical services as described above to program participants on a voluntary basis post-mandate;Participate in clinical group supervision, staff meetings, and trainings;Attend evening community-based meetings and events, as needed; Coordinate with the Office Manager regarding participant supplies and other needs;Assist with other programmatic and administrative tasks to support the Felony ATI Court’s activities; and;Additional relevant tasks, as needed.Qualifications: MHC or LMSW and a minimum of 5 years is required;A minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a social justice or social services setting preferred;Experience in a court or criminal justice setting preferred;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;Skill and openness to constructive engagement with differing and, at times, competing stakeholder perspectives;Commitment to, and experience using, holistic and strengths-based approaches, meeting participants where they are, as well as the ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds in a culturally responsive manner;Experience working with drug/alcohol treatment, mental health services, co-occurring disorders, trauma-informed and strengths-based approaches strongly preferred;Experience working with and addressing the specific needs of young adults, LGBTQ+ people, and women strongly preferred;Excellent organization and time management skills;Strong writing and verbal communication skills; and;Bilingual (English-Spanish) preferred.Position Type: Full-time, Monday - Friday from 9:00am - 5:00pm.
Position Location: Manhattan, NY.
Compensation: The compensation range for this position is $68,500 - $91,200 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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The Center for Justice Innovation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing community safety and racial justice. Since 1996, we’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:
Operating Programs that pilot new ideas and address local challenges;Conducting original research to evaluate what works—and what doesn’t; andProviding expert assistance and policy guidance to reformers across the country and beyond.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 Senior Social Worker to join a team of staff—including social workers and case managers—who work with defendants participating in the Manhattan Felony Alternative to Incarceration (ATI) Court. The 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, the Senior Social Worker will be part of a team that provides neutral, third-party assessments and case management services to the ATI Court. The Senior Social Worker will conduct independent clinical assessments, provide referrals to community-based services, offer comprehensive clinical case management, and monitor participant compliance. The Senior Social Worker will be primarily responsible for supporting a caseload of high-risk need program participants and supervising a group of case managers and/or social workers. Additionally, in coordination with the Clinical Director, the Senior Social Worker will help coordinate compliance updates on ATI Court calendar days, help identify gaps in services and forge new partnerships with community-based providers to fill those needs, serve as the team’s training liaison to identify internal training needs and coordinate trainings for staff, and coordinate with the Office Manager regarding participant supplies and other needs.
An essential and dynamic feature of the Senior Social Worker’s role will be in close collaboration with key stakeholders. The Senior Social Worker will work regularly with the judge and court staff from New York County Supreme Court who oversee the Felony ATI Court, as well as with other stakeholders, including the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office and New York City defense organizations. Court-based social work is an exciting, unique, and demanding area of practice, and the Senior Social Worker role involves navigating and constructively engaging with differing and, at times, competing stakeholder perspectives.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Conduct detailed clinical assessments for potential felony ATI Court participants;Develop treatment recommendations for potential ATI participants to court stakeholders (judge, defense counsel, prosecutor, and court staff);Provide comprehensive, clinically-informed case management services to a caseload of high-risk need pre-plea and court-mandated ATI participants to help address issues such as substance use, mental health, trauma, domestic violence, housing and vocational needs, and other challenges in a participant’s life (e.g. new arrests, family court cases, and other civil legal issues);Make appropriate community-based referrals for a variety of social service needs;Manage and monitor compliance with treatment mandates, including care coordination with providers, and provide written treatment updates for court stakeholders for all court-involved participants;Supervise and provide support and guidance to case managers, social workers, and interns, in coordination with the Clinical Director;Manage social work internship recruitment, placement, and supervision;Participate in regular interdisciplinary case conferences with court stakeholders;Coordinate with court stakeholders on any non-compliance issues and assist clients in getting back into compliance, including re-engaging clients, arranging returns on warrants, and implementing graduated responses to encourage future compliance;Attend court as needed to help clients navigate the court, to support staff, and collaborate with court staff and stakeholders;Collaborate and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including court resource coordinators, prosecutors, defense attorneys, and other court and programmatic staff;Connect participants to toxicology testing and report on results, as needed;Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation, as needed;Provide voluntary referrals to community-based services, as needed;Establish and maintain linkages with community partners who can support program work, and assist the Clinical Director in identifying gaps in services and forging new partnerships to fill those needs;Assist the Clinical Director with the development and implementation of new initiatives, including best clinical practices and appropriate evidence-based interventions;Identify internal training needs and coordinate the delivery of such trainings for staff, in coordination with the Clinical Director;Enter and maintain appropriate up-to-date participant information, including assessment, case management, and case outcome data;Provide clinical services as described above to program participants on a voluntary basis post-mandate;Participate in clinical group supervision, staff meetings, and trainings;Attend evening community-based meetings and events, as needed; Coordinate with the Office Manager regarding participant supplies and other needs;Assist with other programmatic and administrative tasks to support the Felony ATI Court’s activities; and;Additional relevant tasks, as needed.Qualifications: LMSW and a minimum of five years' experience in criminal justice and/or a related field is required;A minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a social justice or social services setting preferred;SIFI-certified or eligible;Experience in a court or criminal justice setting preferred;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;Skill and openness to constructive engagement with differing and, at times, competing stakeholder perspectives;Commitment to, and experience using, holistic and strengths-based approaches, meeting participants where they are, as well as the ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds in a culturally responsive manner;Experience working with drug/alcohol treatment, mental health services, co-occurring disorders, trauma-informed and strengths-based approaches strongly preferred;Experience working with and addressing the specific needs of young adults, LGBTQ+ people, and women strongly preferred;Excellent organization and time management skills;Strong writing and verbal communication skills; andBilingual (English-Spanish) preferred.Position Type: Full-time, Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
Position Location: Manhattan, NY.
Compensation: The compensation range for this position is $68,500 - $91,200 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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The Center for Justice Innovation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing community safety and racial justice. Since 1996, we’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:
Operating Programs that pilot new ideas and address local challenges;Conducting original research to evaluate what works—and what doesn’t; andProviding expert assistance and policy guidance to reformers across the country and beyond.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 Senior Social Worker to join a team of staff—including social workers and case managers—who work with defendants participating in the Manhattan Felony Alternative to Incarceration (ATI) Court. The Senior Social Worker will also oversee and support housing-specific case management services. The 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, the Senior Social Worker will be part of a team that provides neutral, third-party assessments and case management services to the ATI Court. The Senior Social Worker will conduct independent clinical assessments, provide referrals to community-based services, offer comprehensive clinical case management, and monitor participant compliance. They will be primarily responsible for supporting a caseload of high-risk need program participants and supervising a group of case managers and/or social workers. This will include supervising and supporting two staff who are exclusively focused on housing-specific case management services, namely helping participants obtain and/or maintain safe and stable housing. This housing work is a novel component of the project and will require strong managerial skills to develop and implement new policies and processes that ensure effective and efficient services.
Additionally, in coordination with the Clinical Director, the Senior Social Worker will help coordinate compliance updates on ATI Court calendar days, help identify gaps in services and forge new partnerships with community-based providers to fill those needs, identify internal training needs and coordinate trainings for staff, and coordinate with the Office Manager regarding participant supplies and other needs.
An essential and dynamic feature of the Senior Social Worker’s role will be close collaboration with key stakeholders. The Senior Social Worker will work regularly with the judge and court staff from New York County Supreme Court who oversee the Felony ATI Court, as well as with other stakeholders, including the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office and New York City defense organizations. Court-based social work is an exciting, unique, and demanding area of practice, and the Senior Social Worker role involves navigating and constructively engaging with differing and, at times, competing stakeholder perspectives.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Conduct detailed clinical assessments for potential felony ATI Court participants;
Develop treatment recommendations for potential ATI participants to court stakeholders (judge, defense counsel, prosecutor, and court staff);
Provide comprehensive, clinically-informed case management services to a caseload of high-risk need pre-plea and court-mandated ATI participants to help address issues such as substance use, mental health, trauma, domestic violence, housing and vocational needs, and other challenges in a participant’s life (e.g. new arrests, family court cases, and other civil legal issues);
Make appropriate community-based referrals for a variety of social service needs;
Manage and monitor compliance with treatment mandates, including care coordination with providers, and provide written treatment updates for court stakeholders for all court-involved participants;
Supervise and provide support and guidance to case managers, social workers, and interns, in coordination with the Clinical Director;
Supervise and provide support and guidance to housing case managers;
Develop and implement new processes and systems to ensure that housing services and integrated into the daily operations of the project, well-utilized, efficient, and high-quality;
Support social work internship recruitment, placement, and supervision;
Participate in regular interdisciplinary case conferences with court stakeholders;
Coordinate with court stakeholders on any non-compliance issues and assist clients in getting back into compliance, including re-engaging clients, arranging returns on warrants, and implementing graduated responses to encourage future compliance;
Attend court as needed to help clients navigate the court, to support staff, and collaborate with court staff and stakeholders;
Collaborate and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including court resource coordinators, prosecutors, defense attorneys, and other court and programmatic staff;
Connect participants to toxicology testing and report on results, as needed;
Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation, as needed;
Provide voluntary referrals to community-based services, as needed;
Establish and maintain linkages with community partners who can support program work, and assist the Clinical Director in identifying gaps in services and forging new partnerships to fill those needs;
Support the development of partnerships with housing-specific service providers;
Assist the Clinical Director with the development and implementation of new initiatives, including best clinical practices and appropriate evidence-based interventions;
Identify internal training needs and coordinate the delivery of such trainings for staff, in coordination with the Clinical Director;
Support the planning and delivery of housing-specific training and resources for staff;
Enter and maintain appropriate up-to-date participant information, including assessment, case management, and case outcome data;
Support data entry related to housing services and the tracking of housing outcomes to contribute to reporting and evaluation efforts;
Coordinate with the Center’s Housing Justice Initiatives team to improve housing services, track outcomes, and develop trainings for staff;
Provide clinical services as described above to program participants on a voluntary basis post-mandate;
Participate in clinical group supervision, staff meetings, and trainings;
Attend evening community-based meetings and events, as needed;
Coordinate with the Office Manager regarding participant supplies and other needs;
Assist with other programmatic and administrative tasks to support the Felony ATI Court’s activities; and;
Additional relevant tasks, as needed.
Qualifications:
LMSW and a minimum of five years' experience in criminal justice and/or a related field is required;
A minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a social justice or social services setting preferred;
SIFI-certified or eligible;
Experience in a court or criminal justice setting preferred;
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;
Skill and openness to constructive engagement with differing and, at times, competing stakeholder perspectives;
Commitment to, and experience using, holistic and strengths-based approaches, meeting participants where they are, as well as the ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds in a culturally responsive manner;
Experience working with drug/alcohol treatment, mental health services, co-occurring disorders, trauma-informed and strengths-based approaches strongly preferred;
Experience working with and addressing the specific needs of young adults, LGBTQ+ people, and women strongly preferred;
Excellent organization and time management skills;
Strong writing and verbal communication skills; and;
Bilingual (English-Spanish) preferred.
Position Type: Full-time, Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
Position Location: Manhattan, NY.
Compensation: The compensation range for this position is $68,500 - $91,200 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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The Center for Justice Innovation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing community safety and racial justice. Since 1996, we’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:
Operating Programs that pilot new ideas and address local challenges;Conducting original research to evaluate what works—and what doesn’t; andProviding expert assistance and policy guidance to reformers across the country and beyond.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 Senior Counselor to join a team of staff—including social workers and case managers—who work with defendants participating in the Manhattan Felony Alternative to Incarceration (ATI) Court. The Senior Counselor will also oversee and support housing-specific case management services. The 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, the Senior Counselor will be part of a team that provides neutral, third-party assessments and case management services to the ATI Court. The Senior Counselor will conduct independent clinical assessments, provide referrals to community-based services, offer comprehensive clinical case management, and monitor participant compliance. They will be primarily responsible for supporting a caseload of high-risk need program participants and supervising a group of case managers and/or social workers. This will include supervising and supporting two staff who are exclusively focused on housing-specific case management services, namely helping participants obtain and/or maintain safe and stable housing. This housing work is a novel component of the project and will require strong managerial skills to develop and implement new policies and processes that ensure effective and efficient services.
Additionally, in coordination with the Clinical Director, the Senior Counselor will help coordinate compliance updates on ATI Court calendar days, help identify gaps in services and forge new partnerships with community-based providers to fill those needs, identify internal training needs and coordinate trainings for staff, and coordinate with the Office Manager regarding participant supplies and other needs.
An essential and dynamic feature of the Senior Counselor’s role will be close collaboration with key stakeholders. The Senior Counselor will work regularly with the judge and court staff from New York County Supreme Court who oversee the Felony ATI Court, as well as with other stakeholders, including the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office and New York City defense organizations. Court-based social work is an exciting, unique, and demanding area of practice, and the Senior Counselor role involves navigating and constructively engaging with differing and, at times, competing stakeholder perspectives.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Conduct detailed clinical assessments for potential felony ATI Court participants;
Develop treatment recommendations for potential ATI participants to court stakeholders (judge, defense counsel, prosecutor, and court staff);
Provide comprehensive, clinically-informed case management services to a caseload of high-risk need pre-plea and court-mandated ATI participants to help address issues such as substance use, mental health, trauma, domestic violence, housing and vocational needs, and other challenges in a participant’s life (e.g. new arrests, family court cases, and other civil legal issues);
Make appropriate community-based referrals for a variety of social service needs;
Manage and monitor compliance with treatment mandates, including care coordination with providers, and provide written treatment updates for court stakeholders for all court-involved participants;
Supervise and provide support and guidance to case managers, social workers, and interns, in coordination with the Clinical Director;
Supervise and provide support and guidance to housing case managers;
Develop and implement new processes and systems to ensure that housing services and integrated into the daily operations of the project, well-utilized, efficient, and high-quality;
Support social work internship recruitment, placement, and supervision;
Participate in regular interdisciplinary case conferences with court stakeholders;
Coordinate with court stakeholders on any non-compliance issues and assist clients in getting back into compliance, including re-engaging clients, arranging returns on warrants, and implementing graduated responses to encourage future compliance;
Attend court as needed to help clients navigate the court, to support staff, and collaborate with court staff and stakeholders;
Collaborate and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including court resource coordinators, prosecutors, defense attorneys, and other court and programmatic staff;
Connect participants to toxicology testing and report on results, as needed;
Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation, as needed;
Provide voluntary referrals to community-based services, as needed;
Establish and maintain linkages with community partners who can support program work, and assist the Clinical Director in identifying gaps in services and forging new partnerships to fill those needs;
Support the development of partnerships with housing-specific service providers;
Assist the Clinical Director with the development and implementation of new initiatives, including best clinical practices and appropriate evidence-based interventions;
Identify internal training needs and coordinate the delivery of such trainings for staff, in coordination with the Clinical Director;
Support the planning and delivery of housing-specific training and resources for staff;
Enter and maintain appropriate up-to-date participant information, including assessment, case management, and case outcome data;
Support data entry related to housing services and the tracking of housing outcomes to contribute to reporting and evaluation efforts;
Coordinate with the Center’s Housing Justice Initiatives team to improve housing services, track outcomes, and develop trainings for staff;
Provide clinical services as described above to program participants on a voluntary basis post-mandate;
Participate in clinical group supervision, staff meetings, and trainings;
Attend evening community-based meetings and events, as needed;
Coordinate with the Office Manager regarding participant supplies and other needs;
Assist with other programmatic and administrative tasks to support the Felony ATI Court’s activities; and;
Additional relevant tasks, as needed.
Qualifications:
MHC or LMSW and a minimum of 5 years is required;
A minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a social justice or social services setting preferred;
Experience in a court or criminal justice setting preferred;
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;
Skill and openness to constructive engagement with differing and, at times, competing stakeholder perspectives;
Commitment to, and experience using, holistic and strengths-based approaches, meeting participants where they are, as well as the ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds in a culturally responsive manner;
Experience working with drug/alcohol treatment, mental health services, co-occurring disorders, trauma-informed and strengths-based approaches strongly preferred;
Experience working with and addressing the specific needs of young adults, LGBTQ+ people, and women strongly preferred;
Excellent organization and time management skills;
Strong writing and verbal communication skills; and
Bilingual (English-Spanish) preferred.
Position Type: Full-time, Monday - Friday from 9:00am - 5:00pm.
Position Location: Manhattan, NY.
Compensation: The compensation range for this position is $68,500 - $91,200 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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The Center for Justice Innovation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing community safety and racial justice. Since 1996, we’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:
Operating Programs that pilot new ideas and address local challenges;Conducting original research to evaluate what works—and what doesn’t; andProviding expert assistance and policy guidance to reformers across the country and beyond.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
Operating through Bronx Community Solutions (BCS), Bronx HOPE (Heroin Overdose Prevention Education) is a pre-arraignment diversion program being implemented in collaboration with the Bronx District Attorney’s Office, New York Police Department, Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice, and several community-based health providers. The program provides meaningful engagement between arrest and arraignment to individuals in the Bronx issued a Desk Appearance Ticket (DAT) for possession of a controlled substance. This is an innovative, new effort to be smarter about policing and prosecuting addiction by responding to low-level possessions of controlled substances –especially opioids – with harm-reduction alternatives to conventional court proceedings that rely on jail or the threat of jail as the corrective measure.
Bronx Community Solutions is seeking a Peer Supervisor, Bronx HOPE to provide supervision to the daily dispatch operations of the HOPE Program and to the team of Peer Specialists. The Peer Supervisor will assist with training, scheduling and dispatch operations to police precincts within established timeframes. Additionally, the Supervisor will manage all assessed individuals who are arrested for the possession and/or use of controlled substance and link them with appropriate services such as recovery support, harm reduction services, mental health care, crisis intervention, and more.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Manage client's cases using Salesforce to track services, document case notes, monitor outcomes, and maintain accurate client's records in a fast-paced environment;
Utilize Salesforce to coordinate client intake, referrals, follow ups, and reporting while ensuring timely and accurate documentation;
Conduct outreach and engagement for District Attorney referral cases, perform client assessments, and deliver prevention recovery services through in-person, telephone, and virtual support;
Collaborate closely with NYPD and the Peer Specialists staff to ensure response to precinct-level arrests are met at the appropriate time;
Provide dispatch coverage, including response to NYPD dispatch calls and engagement with potential HOPE participants at the precinct;
Help facilitate program referrals and assessments and manage the HOPE databases;
Facilitate educational workshops in the community to spread overdose prevention education and facilitate ATI groups;
Supervise and collaborate on the development of an initial action plan, including a thorough review of substance use-related issues;
Participate in hiring and staff development, in collaboration with the HOPE Program Manager. Provide orientation and job training for HOPE Peer Specialists;
Develop Peer Specialist work schedules and determine leave or vacancy coverage plans, in collaboration with the Program Manager;
Provide constructive feedback to Peer Specialists based on direct observation of service delivery and review of service documentation for continuous quality improvement;
Offer on-call supervisory coverage on a rotating basis and provide support to staff to address emergent or urgent issues they encounter in the field; and;
Additional relevant tasks, as needed.
Qualifications: The candidate should have a bachelor's degree and 2 years of relevant experience; or have an associate's degree and 2 years of relevant experience in advocacy, outreach and engagement, self-help, or recovery and 1 year of supervisory experience. Individuals with lived experience welcomed. Experience with integrated substance abuse assessment and treatment, motivational interviewing techniques, and stage-wise treatment required. CRPA (Certified Recovery Peer Advocate) preferred. Candidate will have knowledge of the principles and practices of harm reduction and the ability to communicate accurately, empathically and under time constraints. Experience using Salesforce, Microsoft Office programs, particularly Microsoft Word and Microsoft Outlook preferred. Must be available to work a flexible schedule as this position follows non-standard working hours including some Saturday and evening hours as needed in response to clients and staff needs. The candidate will have a knowledge of and openness to multiple pathways to recovery, including medication assisted treatment and harm reduction, feel comfortable working and collaborating with law enforcement, and demonstrate a commitment to client-centered service delivery. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. Driver's license is required for this role.
Position Type: Full-time, with flexible hours and a rotating weekend schedule. Bronx HOPE Program operates 24/7 – shift examples are 8:00 AM through 4:00 PM, 4:00 PM through 12:00 AM or 12:00 AM through 8:00 AM.
Position Location: Bronx, NY
Compensation: The compensation range for this position is $34.34 - $39.56 per hour, annually equivalent to $62,500 - $72,000 based on a 35-hour work week 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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Read LessTHE ORGANIZATION
The Center for Justice Innovation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing community safety and racial justice. Since 1996, we’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:
Operating Programs that pilot new ideas and address local challenges;Conducting original research to evaluate what works—and what doesn’t; andProviding expert assistance and policy guidance to reformers across the country and beyond.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 People Department is seeking an experienced and strategic Employee Relations leader to serve as Associate Director, Employee Relations and Labor Strategy within the People Department. Reporting to the Director of Employee Relations, this role will provide senior-level employee and labor relations leadership across assigned portfolios and organizational functions, serving as a strategic partner to program leadership and the broader People department.
The Associate Director will serve as the lead advisor on complex employee relations matters, labor relations strategy, workplace investigations, organizational risk mitigation, leadership coaching, and performance management practices. This role will partner closely with program leadership to support operational effectiveness, strengthen workplace culture, ensure equitable and legally compliant practices, and reinforce the Center’s mission, values, and restorative justice-informed approach to employee relations.
The candidate brings deep experience navigating unionized environments, managing high-risk and high-volume employee relations matters, and influencing leaders through complex organizational dynamics with professionalism, credibility, and sound judgment.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Team Leadership & Operational Oversight:
Partner with Director of Employee Relations to provide coaching, mentorship, and professional development to People Partners and Employee Relations Specialists, fostering a high-performing, accountable, and service-oriented Employee Relations function; Assist with establishing clear performance expectations, provide ongoing feedback, conduct performance evaluations, and support employee development to strengthen team effectiveness and leadership readiness; Assist with overseeing workload distribution, portfolio assignments, case prioritization, and service delivery standards to ensure timely, consistent, and high-quality support across employee relations, labor relations, workplace investigations, and performance management matters; and Ensure consistency in employee relations practices, policy interpretation, documentation standards, investigative processes, and leadership consultation across assigned portfolios and Employee Relations team members; Support departmental planning, workforce strategy, operational priorities, and the implementation of Employee Relations initiatives designed to enhance organizational effectiveness, employee experience, and leadership accountability; Assist with monitoring team capacity, service standards, and operational performance while identifying opportunities to improve processes, increase efficiency, and strengthen risk mitigation efforts; Support succession planning efforts within the Employee Relations function by developing staff capabilities, identifying future leaders, and building organizational readiness for leadership transitions; In the absence of the Director of Employee Relations, serve as the designated departmental leader for the Employee Relations function, assuming responsibility for departmental operations, leadership consultation, escalated employee and labor relations matters, and executive-level decision support to ensure continuity of service and organizational responsiveness; and Represent the Employee Relations function in leadership meetings, cross-functional initiatives, and organizational projects as delegated by the Director of Employee Relations.Organizational Support and Strategy:
Communicate and collaborate with other Employee Relations team members to ensure consistent application of policies and procedures across business units;Serve as a trusted employee relations advisor and a strategic HR partner; Identify systemic employee relations trends and organizational risks through case tracking, workforce metrics, turnover data, employee engagement indicators, and recurring themes; develop proactive interventions, leadership training strategies, and culture stabilization efforts in response; Under the guidance of the Director of Employee Relations, help ensure HR compliance by staying informed of employment laws, EEO regulations, and HR best practices; contribute to updates and enhancements to HR policies and procedures as needed; and Additional tasks as necessary.Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Employment Law, Organizational Development, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field required, Master's degree strongly preferred; 7+ years of progressive Employee Relations, Human Resources, Labor Relations, or related experience required; Minimum of three (3) years of experience supporting unionized workforces and navigating labor-management relationships required; Prior supervisory experience leading, coaching, and developing HR, Employee Relations, Labor Relations, Human Resources Business Partner, or comparable teams strongly preferred; Professional HR certification strongly preferred (SPHR, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SHRM-CP, or equivalent). Advanced training, certification, or specialization in Labor Relations, Collective Bargaining, Employment Law, Workplace Investigations, Mediation, Conflict Resolution, or related disciplines preferred; Demonstrated experience managing complex employee relations matters, workplace investigations, performance management processes, and organizational risk concerns required; Experience advising senior leaders on employee relations, labor relations, performance management, workplace culture, and organizational effectiveness within fast-paced, operationally complex environments required; Experience serving as a senior advisor or escalation point on high-risk employee relations matters preferred; Experience supporting operationally complex, field-based, community-based, nonprofit, public sector, or mission-driven organizations strongly preferred; Strong working knowledge of employment law, labor relations principles, workplace investigations, and HR best practices; Strong conflict resolution, mediation, consultation, and stakeholder management skills; Ability to analyze workforce trends and develop proactive organizational interventions and training strategies; Strong investigative writing, documentation, and analytical skills; Technologically proficient; experience with HRIS, ATS, and performance management tools, with a preference for JazzHR and Paycom, Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and OneDrive; and Commitment to equity, inclusion, cultural competency, and restorative justice-informed people practices.Position Type: Full-time hybrid role with 2-3 days on site per week at our midtown Manhattan location with occasional travel within the five boroughs, Newark, New Jersey and Syracuse, New York.
Position Location: Midtown Manhattan.
Compensation: The compensation range for this position is $125,000 - $140,000 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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