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THE ORGANIZATION
The Center for Justice Innovation (formerly the Center for Court Innovation) is a non-profit organization that works with communities and justice systems to advance equity, increase safety, and help individuals and communities thrive. The Center's goal is to identify and resolve as early as possible the challenges that bring people into the criminal and civil legal systems. It does this in a number of ways—by developing and running programs that reduce the need for incarceration and enhance economic opportunity, conducting original research to identify what works, and sharing what we learn from our programming and research with those seeking to transform the justice system around the world.
The Center is an 800-employee, $100 million nonprofit that accomplishes its vision through three pillars of work: creating and scaling operating programs to test new ideas and solve problems, performing original research to determine what works (and what doesn’t), and providing expert assistance and policy guidance to justice reformers around the world.
Operating Programs
The Center’s operating programs, including the award-winning Red Hook Community Justice Center and Midtown Community Court, test new ideas, solve difficult problems, and attempt to achieve systemic change within the justice system. Our projects include community-based violence prevention programs, alternatives to incarceration, reentry initiatives, and court-based initiatives that reduce the use of unnecessary incarceration and promote positive individual and family change. Through this programming, we have produced tangible results like safer streets, reduced incarceration, and improved neighborhood perceptions of justice.
Research
The Center's research teams are staffed with social scientists, data analysts, and lawyers who are academically-trained or have lived experience and who conduct research in the U.S. and globally on diverse criminal-legal system and justice issues. Their work includes evaluating programs and policies; conducting exploratory, community-based studies; and providing research translation and strategic planning for system actors. The Center has published studies on topics including court and jail reform, intimate partner violence, restorative justice, gun violence, reentry, sixth amendment rights, and progressive prosecution. The research teams strive to make their work meaningful and actionable to the communities they work with, policymakers, and practitioners.
Policy & Expert Assistance
The Center provides hands-on, planning and implementation assistance to a wide range of jurisdictions in areas of reform such as problem-solving courts (e.g., community courts, treatment courts, domestic violence courts), tribal justice, reducing incarceration and the use of fines/fees and reducing crime and violence. Our current expert assistance takes many forms, including help with analyzing data, strategic planning and consultation, policy guidance, and hosting site visits to its operating programs in the New York City area.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Staten Island Justice Center (SIJC) offers an array of programming for both youth and adults in Staten Island, focusing on engaging those with current or past justice involvement. SIJC operates two mentorship programs—the Advocacy, Intervene and Mentor (AIM) Program and Next STEPS—which utilize an individualized and trauma-informed approach to assist young people in re engaging in education, work and community. AIM is a six- to nine-month court-mandated community-based mentoring program that provides one-on-one and group mentorship. Next STEPS’s programming is rooted in principles of cognitive-behavioral therapy. It utilizes one-on-one and group mentoring to young people ages 16-24 who reside in the Stapleton NYCHA housing development.
SIJC is seeking a Family Peer Advocate who will provide support and guidance to the youth who will receive specialized services through our Vibrant Health Service Initiative. Reporting to the Coordinator, Family Support, the Family Peer advocate will facilitate support programming including intakes, assessments, support groups, on-going case management, family team meetings, and restorative practices. The Family Peer Advocate will work with the Youth Peer Advocate to support the needs of our Youth & Family Program families.
- Assist families to set, work toward, and achieve goals based on identified needs, strengths, and challenges;
- Provide parents/caregivers a range of formal and informal family support services based on family’s goals;
- Document and track demographic data of parent/caregiver participants, family goals, and all services provided to parent/caregiver;
- Participate in professional development, training and quality improvement activities, as required for the Vibrant Emotional Health Initiative;
- Work collaboratively with the Youth Peer Advocate to develop and maintain a strong family systems model for health and restoration;
- Provide coverage and support for other SIJC youth programming, as needed;
- Participate in staff meetings and staff development activities at SIJC, as required;
- Perform other duties as necessary to support the Staten Island Justice Center and department activities;
- Perform additional relevant tasks, as needed.
Position Type: Full-time. Flexibility with scheduling is required.
Position Location: Staten Island, NY
Compensation: The compensation range for this position is $27.48 - $31.04 per hour based on a 35-hour work week and is commensurate with experience. 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. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace, and as such, we do not discriminate on the basis of 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 lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities, as well as individuals with prior contact with the criminal justice system. Our aim is to create a supportive and respectful environment where every individual, irrespective of their background or identity, feels valued and included.
As of February 10, 2023, New York City Executive Order 25 rescinded the requirement of the COVID-19 vaccination for City workers, new hires, and contracted employees. Accordingly, the Center does not require all new hires be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus; however, the Center recommends all staff, interns, and volunteers stay up-to-date on the vaccination.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete an employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. Kindly refer to the job posting for the relevant contact information. If the contact details are not provided, we kindly ask that you refrain from making inquiries via phone or email, as only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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