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:

1. Operating Programs that pilot new ideas and address local challenges;
2. Conducting original research to evaluate what works—and what doesn’t; and
3. 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 Brownsville Community Justice Center (BCJC), one of the Center's newest projects, works to create a safer, more equitable Brownsville through community-driven safety initiatives, violence prevention, youth opportunity, and economic development efforts.

The Brownsville Community Justice Center is seeking a Coordinator of Social Work. Reporting to the Program Manager of Social Work, the Coordinator will provide and coordinate therapeutic and individual support services, supervise social work interns, as well as support group programming and community-based projects in collaboration with youth and young adults living in Brownsville and attending BCJC programming.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide individual counseling and support to young people, with a focus on young people who have been most impacted by community violence and the criminal legal system;
• Provide holistic advocacy and case management;
• Provide crisis intervention support to social work and case management staff;
• Create a plan to support peer mentors to engage and support individuals and families impacted by community violence, the criminal legal justice system and multi-system involvement;
• Plan group curricula and facilitate therapeutic group sessions for participants;
• Create innovative therapeutic group programming to support community care and wellness;
• Facilitate a range of workshops and programming to support young people;
• Support community wellness and healing through community-based events and activations;
• Form partnerships with community stakeholders, organizations, and agencies to strengthen systems of support for participants;
• Provide non-clinical task supervision to staff and social worker interns;
• Lead individual support meetings with non-clinical case management staff, as needed;
• Participate in agency staff meetings, self-care activities and trainings;
• Work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team;
• Participate in promotion of programmatic resources, community outreach, and community engagement;
• Canvass community alongside the BCJC team;
• Attend community stakeholder meetings, including community board, resident association, precinct council, and other related recurring meetings;
• Work closely with the Program Manager on strategic planning and program development; and
• Additional relevant tasks, as needed.

Qualifications:

• LMSW required with at least two-three years of relevant social work and individual practice experience;
• Supervisory experience required;
• SIFI certified or eligible;
• Candidate must have at least 2 years of experience working with youth required;
• Commitment to anti-oppressive practice and creating space that centers BIPOC communities;
• Commitment to youth-led practice and belief in the innate capacity of youth to positively impact their community;
• Extremely punctual and reliable, highly organized and detail-oriented;
• Strong problem solving skills;
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills;
• Ability to work evenings & weekends, as needed;
• Knowledge of youth engagement, community violence and intimate partner violence necessary;
• Understanding of the criminal legal system, ACS, and other related institutions;
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and as part of a team;
• Experience with individual case management and counseling;
• Understanding of complex trauma reactions; and
• Experience working with youth and families from marginalized communities and youth who have been impacted by criminal legal systems.

Position Type: Full-time.

Position Location: Brownsville, NY.

Compensation: The compensation range for this position is $68,400 - $75,000 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.