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About the Role

The Resource Coordinator will facilitate the program referral process for pretrial release after a defendant is arraigned. This role provides supervision, case management, and social service connections to thousands of court-mandated participants each year.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with prosecutors, defense attorneys, and other court staff about participants’ compliance and program information
• Review misdemeanor, non-violent, and violent felony cases at arraignments and gather necessary information from participants released
• Provide participants with an immediate orientation pre- or post-arraignment as appropriate
• Assist participants in court with immediate connection to the Clinical Department when appropriate
• Ensure that all participants who are released to pretrial supervision are scheduled for an intake with Clinical staff
• Provide written and verbal case updates to the court and other court staff, including compliance reporting, as needed
• Assist with participant intakes
• Track cases and manage multiple court room assignments
• Maintain appropriate participant information in electronic databases and hard files, including court assessment, screening and outcome information
• Maintain good courtroom relationships with all participants and partners
• Assist the Court Operations department with data entry
• Participate in staff meetings and trainings
• Attend evening community events and meetings, as needed
• Perform other relevant duties to support the Staten Island Justice Center and department activities, as needed

Requirements

• 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 equivalent
• Excellent writing skills and attention to detail are required
• Skilled communicator able to work in multi-disciplinary settings
• Able to maintain strong relationships with multiple agencies and organizations, both onsite and in the community
• Must enjoy working with a diverse population and be a team player
• Open to constructive engagement with other professionals who have differing and, at times, competing perspectives
• 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
• All hires must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment verification form upon hire

Skills

• Communication
• Collaboration
• Courtroom relationships
• Data entry

Location

• Staten Island, New York

Work Type

• Full-time
• Weekday evenings required
• Weekends required

Experience Level

• Minimum of one year in a related area
• 3-4 years' experience in the criminal justice field as an equivalent

Education Level

• Bachelor’s degree

Salary/Compensations

• $53,500 - $68,000

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare with a national network
• Free basic dental coverage
• Vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts including commuter FSA
• Talkspace and Ginger through healthcare plans
• 403(b) retirement plan with a two-to-one employer contribution up to 5%

About the Company

• 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, Conducting original research, and Providing expert assistance and policy guidance.
• 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.

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 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.