Participant Engagement Specialist

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

Bronx Community Solutions is an initiative that seeks to reengineer the response to low-level crime in the Bronx. By providing judges with additional sentencing options for non-violent offenders, Bronx Community Solutions reduces the reliance on short-term jail sentences and offers defendants the assistance they need to avoid further criminal conduct.   

Bronx Community Solutions seeks to hire a Senior Resource Coordinator for Alternatives to Incarceration. Reporting to the Manager of Court Operations, the Senior Resource Coordinator serves as the primary liaison and representative between Bronx Community Solutions (BCS) and court room staff. The Senior Resource Coordinator will provide guidance to our Resource Coordinator and our Resource Coordinator interns. They must be intimately acquainted and well versed in all alternative sanction options and services offered by BCS. The Senior Resource Coordinator will be stationed primarily in the courtroom as the public representative of BCS. As such, they must be prepared to provide information on programs and services, draft compliance reports, report on compliance when necessary, respond to questions or concerns by courtroom staff, visitors, or the public. In addition, the Senior Resource Coordinator must establish close connections with other alternative sanction departments and criminal justice agencies, and community organizations on behalf of BCS. 

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Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Communicate with prosecutors, defense attorneys and other court staff in identifying appropriate alternatives to incarceration sentencing options;
• Report on compliance to judges and provide detailed case information when individuals return to court for ATI cases;
• Draft compliance reports for court stakeholders and program participants;
• Track cases and manage multiple court room assignments and maintain good courtroom relations with all participants and partners;
• Conduct in-court screenings, program outreach and/or refer for clinical assessments to determine appropriate sentencing option;
• Assist with our Same Day DAT (Desk Appearance Ticket) program;
• Maintain appropriate client information in electronic databases and hard files, including court screening/assessment outcome information;
• Assist with data collection and management;
• Assist clinical staff with long-term non-treatment case management responsibilities including court tracking, program outreach and compliance reporting;
• Report on violations of conditional discharges;
• Attend compliance/court operations meetings and other organizational meetings as needed;
• Assist with onboarding new staff and assist with hosting site visits with stakeholders;
• Participate in on-going court wide training for ATI programming;
• Provide guidance to our Resource Coordinator and our Resource Coordinator interns; and
• Additional tasks as necessary.

Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and two years of experience required, preferably in a criminal court setting and/or human service field, a Master's degree preferred and supervisory experience strongly preferred. Additional qualifications include:

• Spanish speaker strongly preferred;
• Excellent written skills are a must; 
• Candidate must be eager to learn and a 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: Part-time, working Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM with flexibility depending on the needs of the program.

Position Location: Bronx, NY.

Compensation: The compensation range for this position is $55,000 - $60,200 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.