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About the Role

The Social Worker will provide individual and group counseling, action planning and interventions, youth advocacy and mitigation, crisis intervention, family support, and facilitate community healing events and practices for the Brownsville Community Justice Center (BCJC), an operating project of the Center for Justice Innovation.

Responsibilities

Support outreach and recruit eligible participants into the program
Provide weekly individual counseling and support to a group of 15-20 young people impacted by community violence and the criminal legal system
Provide holistic advocacy and resource coordination
Provide crisis intervention support
Conduct home visits and community visits with participants
Provide mitigation support including working with lawyers and defense teams to create packets
Provide court advocacy and support
Provide family-based support including crisis intervention, short-term family counseling, and resource coordination
Work collaboratively with mentors and outreach workers to provide holistic support to participants
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
Plan and coordinate special events for participants and their families
Complete all required documentation and enter accurate, timely data into designated databases
Assist with data tracking and reporting in accordance with program and funder requirements
Support grant-related documentation and reporting as assigned
Attend staff meetings, trainings, and ongoing professional development opportunities
Participate in Justice Center community events and initiatives
Perform additional relevant duties as assigned

Requirements

LMSW and at least one year or more pre or post Master’s relevant full time experience is required
Candidates with an MSW who are not yet licensed must obtain their LMSW within one year of employment
Experience working at community justice sites or similar environments preferred
Experience providing group and individual counseling preferred
Knowledge or experience working in a multi-disciplinary setting and maintain strong relationships with multiple agencies and organizations both onsite and in the community
Strong knowledge of trauma-informed care, youth development, harm reduction, and anti-oppressive practice
Experience working in community-based settings
Familiarity with data management systems and documentation standards for social services
Data tracking, reporting, and compliance
Must be detailed oriented
Partnership building and external stakeholder engagement
Strategic thinking and reflective practice
All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment

Skills

Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills

Location

Brooklyn, New York

Work Type

Full time

Experience Level

1+ year relevant experience

Education Level

LMSW or MSW

Salary/Compensations

$65,000 - $80,000

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 for mental health care
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 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.
The Brownsville Community Justice Center (BCJC), an operating project of the Center, has worked to address systemic inequality, enhance public safety, and create opportunities for residents to lead in building a safer, more equitable community.

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.