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About the Role

Manhattan Justice Opportunities seeks to rethink justice in Manhattan by building a system more responsive to individuals’ and communities’ needs. This role will work with defendants in the Felony Alternative to Incarceration (ATI) Court, linking them to community-based social services and providing comprehensive clinical case management.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, clinically-informed case management services to a caseload of court-mandated ATI participants to help address issues such as substance use, mental health issues, trauma, domestic violence, housing and vocational needs, and other challenges.
• Make appropriate community-based referrals for a variety of social service needs.
• Manage and monitor compliance with service mandates, including care coordination with providers.
• Provide written updates for court stakeholders for all court-involved participants.
• Participate in regular interdisciplinary case conferences with court stakeholders.
• Coordinate with court stakeholders on any non-compliance issues and assist clients in getting back into compliance.
• Attend court on calendar days, as needed, to help clients navigate court and collaborate with court staff and stakeholders.
• Collaborate and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including the resource coordinator, prosecutors, defense attorneys, and other court and programmatic staff.
• Assist with scheduling and rescheduling participants for intakes, assessments, and programming with community-based partners.
• Request and review records, and otherwise assist with clinical assessments.
• Assist with data entry and ensure the accuracy of information in the electronic case management system.
• Assist with toxicology testing and reporting, as needed.
• Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation, as needed.
• Provide voluntary referrals to community-based services, as needed.
• Assist the Felony ATI leadership with the development and implementation of new initiatives, including best clinical practices, and appropriate evidence-based interventions.
• Provide clinical services as described above to program participants on a voluntary basis post-mandate.
• Participate in clinical group supervision, staff meetings, and trainings, as scheduled.
• Attend evening community-based meetings and events, as needed.
• Assist with other programmatic and administrative tasks to support Manhattan Justice’s activities with the Felony ATI Court, as needed.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree or a minimum of 3-4 years of experience working in a social service setting.
• Experience working in a court or criminal justice setting strongly preferred.
• Experience working with drug/alcohol treatment, mental health, co-occurring disorders, and trauma-informed approaches strongly preferred.
• Bilingual (English-Spanish) preferred.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Commitment to, and experience using, holistic and strengths-based approaches, meeting participants where they are, as well as the ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds in a culturally responsive manner.
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of community-based resources throughout New York City.
• 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.

Skills

• Case management
• Referral services
• Clinical case management
• Participant compliance monitoring
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Stakeholder engagement
• Court navigation
• Data entry
• Crisis intervention
• De-escalation
• Clinical assessment
• Holistic approaches
• Strengths-based approaches
• Cultural responsiveness
• Writing skills
• Verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of community-based resources

Location

• Manhattan, NY

Work Type

• Full-time
• Monday - Friday, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Experience Level

• 3-4 years of experience working in a social service setting

Education Level

• Bachelor’s degree

Salary/Compensations

• $52,000 - $63,500

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.