The Hague Institute for Innovation of Law
Resource Coordinator
The Hague Institute for Innovation of Law, Brooklyn, New York, United States, 11201
Parent Support Program Resource Coordinator
The Center for Justice Innovation is a community justice organization that centers safety and racial justice. Since our founding in 1996, the Center has partnered with community members, courts, and the people most impacted to create stronger, healthier, more just communities. Our decades of experience in courts and communities, coupled with our field-leading research and practitioner expertise, help us drive justice nationwide in innovative, powerful, and durable ways. For more information on how and where we work, please visit www.innovatingjustice.org. The Center is a 900-employee, 130 million nonprofit that accomplishes its vision through three pillars of work: creating and scaling operating programs to test new ideas and solve problems, performing original research to determine what works (and what doesn't), and providing expert assistance and policy guidance to justice reformers around the world. The Parent Support Program (PSP) is a project of the Center for Justice Innovation that partners with NYC Family Court and NYC Human Resources Administration Office of Child Support Services (OCSS). The Parent Support Program is designed to help non-custodial parents address barriers to employment and promote financial support to their children as ordered by the court. The program provides holistic services to benefit the family as a whole and helps the child support case progress to resolution. PSP has been operating in the Kings County Family Court since 2010, in the Bronx Family Court since 2018 and in the New York County Family Court since 2019. In 2021, the Parent Support Program expanded its services citywide. PSP seeking a Resource Coordinator, located in Kings County Family Court. Reporting to the Director of the Parent Support Program, the Resource Coordinator will be responsible for developing relationships with respondent parents to support their employment needs, track their compliance with court orders, and help them overcome barriers to case engagement. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Assess, screen and refer parents to work, parenting, and other programs; Collaborate with judges, court personnel, support collection officers, and others to reinforce a problem-solving approach to support collection; Track respondent compliance with child support payments and program participation; Provide direct and holistic services to program participants; Provide written and oral case updates to the court, as needed; Maintain participant data in the electronic database system; Attend required staff meetings and trainings; and Additional relevant 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, Master of Social Work preferred. Additional qualifications include: prior experience with fatherhood and/or employment programs; a background in child support, family dynamics, and/or domestic violence issues; a creative, assertive self-starter who can work well with others and complete tasks in a fast-paced environment; ability to work collaboratively with a variety of court personnel and partner agencies; ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds in a culturally responsive manner; and excellent organization and time management skills. Position Type: Full-time. Position Location: Brooklyn, NY. Compensation: The compensation range for this position is 52,000 - 55,500 and is commensurate with experience. 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.
The Center for Justice Innovation is a community justice organization that centers safety and racial justice. Since our founding in 1996, the Center has partnered with community members, courts, and the people most impacted to create stronger, healthier, more just communities. Our decades of experience in courts and communities, coupled with our field-leading research and practitioner expertise, help us drive justice nationwide in innovative, powerful, and durable ways. For more information on how and where we work, please visit www.innovatingjustice.org. The Center is a 900-employee, 130 million nonprofit that accomplishes its vision through three pillars of work: creating and scaling operating programs to test new ideas and solve problems, performing original research to determine what works (and what doesn't), and providing expert assistance and policy guidance to justice reformers around the world. The Parent Support Program (PSP) is a project of the Center for Justice Innovation that partners with NYC Family Court and NYC Human Resources Administration Office of Child Support Services (OCSS). The Parent Support Program is designed to help non-custodial parents address barriers to employment and promote financial support to their children as ordered by the court. The program provides holistic services to benefit the family as a whole and helps the child support case progress to resolution. PSP has been operating in the Kings County Family Court since 2010, in the Bronx Family Court since 2018 and in the New York County Family Court since 2019. In 2021, the Parent Support Program expanded its services citywide. PSP seeking a Resource Coordinator, located in Kings County Family Court. Reporting to the Director of the Parent Support Program, the Resource Coordinator will be responsible for developing relationships with respondent parents to support their employment needs, track their compliance with court orders, and help them overcome barriers to case engagement. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Assess, screen and refer parents to work, parenting, and other programs; Collaborate with judges, court personnel, support collection officers, and others to reinforce a problem-solving approach to support collection; Track respondent compliance with child support payments and program participation; Provide direct and holistic services to program participants; Provide written and oral case updates to the court, as needed; Maintain participant data in the electronic database system; Attend required staff meetings and trainings; and Additional relevant 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, Master of Social Work preferred. Additional qualifications include: prior experience with fatherhood and/or employment programs; a background in child support, family dynamics, and/or domestic violence issues; a creative, assertive self-starter who can work well with others and complete tasks in a fast-paced environment; ability to work collaboratively with a variety of court personnel and partner agencies; ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds in a culturally responsive manner; and excellent organization and time management skills. Position Type: Full-time. Position Location: Brooklyn, NY. Compensation: The compensation range for this position is 52,000 - 55,500 and is commensurate with experience. 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.