Center for Justice Innovation
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;
Providing 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 offering a unique opportunity to support two initiatives. Bronx Community Solutions is seeking a Peer Specialist to provide extensive outreach to program participants and treatment providers, coordinate communication and program completion, offer Narcan training and education, and engage new participants to ensure successful case completion and recovery goals.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Collaborate closely with NYPD to respond to precinct-level arrests and meet with potential HOPE participants at Bronx Precincts;
Engage individuals arrested for controlled substances and motivate them to seek treatment, harm reduction, or recovery support;
Coordinate and facilitate individualized education responsive to participants’ interests, focusing on treatment, harm reduction, and relapse prevention;
Coordinate with the case management team to facilitate entry into harm reduction or substance abuse treatment based on level of care determination;
Coordinate referrals and follow up with participants as needed;
Provide crisis intervention and support to program participants as needed;
Administer and provide training on the use of Narcan;
Conduct street outreach in the Bronx and surrounding communities to engage individuals around substance use, harm reduction, and the HOPE program’s offerings;
Facilitate harm reduction and Narcan workshops at Bronx Community Solutions’ office;
Accurately and efficiently document client interactions;
Send electronic assessments and reports to the HOPE team in a timely and accurate fashion;
Operate company vehicle in the community for outreach and immediate client engagement, and drive participants to referred services when needed;
Help with loading and replenishment of materials needed in the vehicle;
Attend team meetings, supervision, trainings and perform other administrative duties as required;
Complete additional relevant tasks as needed;
Station in the Bronx Community Solutions office or Bronx County Criminal Court to meet with potential participants;
Engage individuals in court after an arrest to offer support and connection to appropriate programming;
Provide crisis intervention and support to program participants in collaboration with the case management team, service providers, and identified family and friends of the participant;
Provide location support by traveling with participants to appointments and assisting with transportation to crisis services;
Use lived experience and be comfortable serving as a role model of personal recovery to connect with members and support their goals;
Communicate accurately, empathically and under time constraints;
Comfortably work and collaborate with law enforcement and court staff;
Additional tasks as necessary.
QUALIFICATIONS
A high school diploma and at least 2 years of relevant experience;
Experience with integrated substance abuse assessment and treatment, motivational interviewing techniques, and stage‑wise treatment;
Valid Driver’s License required;
CRPA (Certified Recovery Peer Advocate) preferred;
Experience using Microsoft Office programs, particularly Microsoft Word and Microsoft Outlook, for regular e‑mail correspondence;
Knowledge of the principles and practices of harm reduction;
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
POSITION TYPE Full‑time, flexible hours and rotating weekend schedule. 24/7 shift examples: 8:00 am‑4:00 pm, 4:00 pm‑12:00 am, or 12:00 am‑8:00 am.
LOCATION Bronx, NY.
COMPENSATION The compensation range for this position is $52,000 – $54,000, commensurate with experience.
BENEFITS The Center for Justice Innovation offers a comprehensive benefits package, including national‑network health care, free basic dental coverage, vision insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, life insurance, flexible spending accounts (including commuter FSA), mental health support through Talkspace and Ginger, and a 403(b) retirement plan with a two‑to‑one employer contribution up to 5%.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 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+ members, and individuals with prior contact with the criminal justice system.
We do not sponsor or take over employment visa sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at application and throughout employment. Candidates are expected to provide accurate information. Misrepresentation may result in disqualification, withdrawal of an offer, or termination of employment. All hires must verify identity and eligibility and complete required employment verification upon hire. Please contact the hiring team only for shortlisted candidates.
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Operating Programs that pilot new ideas and address local challenges;
Conducting original research to evaluate what works—and what doesn’t;
Providing 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 offering a unique opportunity to support two initiatives. Bronx Community Solutions is seeking a Peer Specialist to provide extensive outreach to program participants and treatment providers, coordinate communication and program completion, offer Narcan training and education, and engage new participants to ensure successful case completion and recovery goals.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Collaborate closely with NYPD to respond to precinct-level arrests and meet with potential HOPE participants at Bronx Precincts;
Engage individuals arrested for controlled substances and motivate them to seek treatment, harm reduction, or recovery support;
Coordinate and facilitate individualized education responsive to participants’ interests, focusing on treatment, harm reduction, and relapse prevention;
Coordinate with the case management team to facilitate entry into harm reduction or substance abuse treatment based on level of care determination;
Coordinate referrals and follow up with participants as needed;
Provide crisis intervention and support to program participants as needed;
Administer and provide training on the use of Narcan;
Conduct street outreach in the Bronx and surrounding communities to engage individuals around substance use, harm reduction, and the HOPE program’s offerings;
Facilitate harm reduction and Narcan workshops at Bronx Community Solutions’ office;
Accurately and efficiently document client interactions;
Send electronic assessments and reports to the HOPE team in a timely and accurate fashion;
Operate company vehicle in the community for outreach and immediate client engagement, and drive participants to referred services when needed;
Help with loading and replenishment of materials needed in the vehicle;
Attend team meetings, supervision, trainings and perform other administrative duties as required;
Complete additional relevant tasks as needed;
Station in the Bronx Community Solutions office or Bronx County Criminal Court to meet with potential participants;
Engage individuals in court after an arrest to offer support and connection to appropriate programming;
Provide crisis intervention and support to program participants in collaboration with the case management team, service providers, and identified family and friends of the participant;
Provide location support by traveling with participants to appointments and assisting with transportation to crisis services;
Use lived experience and be comfortable serving as a role model of personal recovery to connect with members and support their goals;
Communicate accurately, empathically and under time constraints;
Comfortably work and collaborate with law enforcement and court staff;
Additional tasks as necessary.
QUALIFICATIONS
A high school diploma and at least 2 years of relevant experience;
Experience with integrated substance abuse assessment and treatment, motivational interviewing techniques, and stage‑wise treatment;
Valid Driver’s License required;
CRPA (Certified Recovery Peer Advocate) preferred;
Experience using Microsoft Office programs, particularly Microsoft Word and Microsoft Outlook, for regular e‑mail correspondence;
Knowledge of the principles and practices of harm reduction;
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
POSITION TYPE Full‑time, flexible hours and rotating weekend schedule. 24/7 shift examples: 8:00 am‑4:00 pm, 4:00 pm‑12:00 am, or 12:00 am‑8:00 am.
LOCATION Bronx, NY.
COMPENSATION The compensation range for this position is $52,000 – $54,000, commensurate with experience.
BENEFITS The Center for Justice Innovation offers a comprehensive benefits package, including national‑network health care, free basic dental coverage, vision insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, life insurance, flexible spending accounts (including commuter FSA), mental health support through Talkspace and Ginger, and a 403(b) retirement plan with a two‑to‑one employer contribution up to 5%.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 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+ members, and individuals with prior contact with the criminal justice system.
We do not sponsor or take over employment visa sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at application and throughout employment. Candidates are expected to provide accurate information. Misrepresentation may result in disqualification, withdrawal of an offer, or termination of employment. All hires must verify identity and eligibility and complete required employment verification upon hire. Please contact the hiring team only for shortlisted candidates.
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