Center for Justice Innovation
Program Associate, Diversion Programs
Center for Justice Innovation, New York, New York, us, 10261
Overview
The Staten Island Justice Center (SIJC) offers programming for youth and adults in Staten Island, focusing on engaging individuals with current or past justice involvement. The goal is to provide participants with services that help them avoid future contact with the justice system and promote swift case resolutions that bolster public confidence in justice. The Opportunity
The Staten Island Justice Center is seeking a Program Associate for its Diversion programming. Reporting to the Coordinator of Client Engagement, the Program Associate will support the engagement of Diversion-eligible individuals by conducting initial outreach, preliminary intakes, scheduling programming, updating compliance and lead completion protocols, facilitating off-ramps from programming, connecting participants to resources and referrals, managing case files and records, and building awareness of the program among potential participants and legal and court stakeholders. The Program Associate will also support the Diversion team with regular operations, as needed. Responsibilities
Contact potential Diversion participants and describe the diversion option, conduct an initial intake and screening, and schedule them for programming Explain program requirements and expectations to clients Assist with conducting client and attorney outreach to ensure all mandated clients are effectively engaged Provide written and verbal case updates to the court and other court staff including compliance reporting Assist the Court Operations department with data entry Ensure that all defendants who are mandated to services are connected with a case manager Coordinate with stakeholders and clients to notify the court of non-compliance and re-arrests Maintain organized records of outreach attempts, daily attendance sheets, completion, and other project details Maintain accurate computer records in the Centers internal case management tool and a shared database Prepare and circulate outreach materials and certificates of program completion Assist with development and implementation of new programs, protocols, initiatives, and/or interventions Work with the clinical team to refer participants to voluntary social services Facilitate and co-facilitate group-based programming Research, identify and develop potential referral sources for program participants Oversee documentation of program data with the Data Analytics and Applied Research department to maintain data quality Participate in staff meetings, in-service trainings, and on- and off-site visits Participate in staff evening and weekend community meetings, events, and programming, when necessary Additional relevant tasks, as necessary Qualifications
Bachelors degree and preferably 1-2 years of related experience in a related area or a high school diploma or equivalent with at least 5-6 years of relevant experience Highly organized with ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment Ability to provide service in a strengths-based manner and meet clients where they are Willingness to engage individuals with mental health and substance abuse needs Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds in a culturally competent manner Professional demeanor and ability to communicate appropriately with building stakeholders Excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication and writing skills Bilingual preferred (English-Spanish) Position Type:
Full-time, Monday - Friday from 9:00am - 5:00pm. Position Location:
Staten Island, NY. Compensation:
The compensation range for this position is $52,000 - $66,400 and is commensurate with experience. The Center offers an excellent benefits package including comprehensive healthcare with a national network, basic dental and vision coverage, disability, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts. Mental health resources are available, including Talkspace and Ginger. A 403(b) retirement plan with a two-to-one employer contribution up to 5% is offered. Equal Opportunity
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 encourage applications from women, people of color, LGBTQ+ community members, and individuals with prior contact with the criminal justice system. At this time, the Center is unable to sponsor or provide employment visa sponsorship. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr
The Staten Island Justice Center (SIJC) offers programming for youth and adults in Staten Island, focusing on engaging individuals with current or past justice involvement. The goal is to provide participants with services that help them avoid future contact with the justice system and promote swift case resolutions that bolster public confidence in justice. The Opportunity
The Staten Island Justice Center is seeking a Program Associate for its Diversion programming. Reporting to the Coordinator of Client Engagement, the Program Associate will support the engagement of Diversion-eligible individuals by conducting initial outreach, preliminary intakes, scheduling programming, updating compliance and lead completion protocols, facilitating off-ramps from programming, connecting participants to resources and referrals, managing case files and records, and building awareness of the program among potential participants and legal and court stakeholders. The Program Associate will also support the Diversion team with regular operations, as needed. Responsibilities
Contact potential Diversion participants and describe the diversion option, conduct an initial intake and screening, and schedule them for programming Explain program requirements and expectations to clients Assist with conducting client and attorney outreach to ensure all mandated clients are effectively engaged Provide written and verbal case updates to the court and other court staff including compliance reporting Assist the Court Operations department with data entry Ensure that all defendants who are mandated to services are connected with a case manager Coordinate with stakeholders and clients to notify the court of non-compliance and re-arrests Maintain organized records of outreach attempts, daily attendance sheets, completion, and other project details Maintain accurate computer records in the Centers internal case management tool and a shared database Prepare and circulate outreach materials and certificates of program completion Assist with development and implementation of new programs, protocols, initiatives, and/or interventions Work with the clinical team to refer participants to voluntary social services Facilitate and co-facilitate group-based programming Research, identify and develop potential referral sources for program participants Oversee documentation of program data with the Data Analytics and Applied Research department to maintain data quality Participate in staff meetings, in-service trainings, and on- and off-site visits Participate in staff evening and weekend community meetings, events, and programming, when necessary Additional relevant tasks, as necessary Qualifications
Bachelors degree and preferably 1-2 years of related experience in a related area or a high school diploma or equivalent with at least 5-6 years of relevant experience Highly organized with ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment Ability to provide service in a strengths-based manner and meet clients where they are Willingness to engage individuals with mental health and substance abuse needs Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds in a culturally competent manner Professional demeanor and ability to communicate appropriately with building stakeholders Excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication and writing skills Bilingual preferred (English-Spanish) Position Type:
Full-time, Monday - Friday from 9:00am - 5:00pm. Position Location:
Staten Island, NY. Compensation:
The compensation range for this position is $52,000 - $66,400 and is commensurate with experience. The Center offers an excellent benefits package including comprehensive healthcare with a national network, basic dental and vision coverage, disability, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts. Mental health resources are available, including Talkspace and Ginger. A 403(b) retirement plan with a two-to-one employer contribution up to 5% is offered. Equal Opportunity
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 encourage applications from women, people of color, LGBTQ+ community members, and individuals with prior contact with the criminal justice system. At this time, the Center is unable to sponsor or provide employment visa sponsorship. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr