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New York City Criminal Justice Agency (CJA)
Posted: 9/19/23
Do you have a passion and desire to help New York City reduce jail overcrowding and unnecessary detention?
Can you make a commitment to helping justice-involved people through the complex court system?
Join our team of professionals seeking to improve the experience of justice involved individuals in the NYC Courts!
WHY CJA?
CJA is the NYC's original pretrial service agency, providing services and solutions to reduce jail overcrowding and unnecessary detention in New York City. A non-profit agency funded through the Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice, CJA is uniquely positioned to provide the City's Criminal Justice leaders, policymakers and stakeholders with information, technical expertise and research about people arrested within the five boroughs of NYC.
We are committed to being active partners in criminal justice reform through initiatives and creative problem-solving that evaluates different methods and strategies for alternatives to detention.
We are guided by fairness and the presumption of innocence for those who are detained and work with integrity and without bias to protect the privacy and interest of court-involved people and their families.
We value curiosity as a driving force to lead the way in pretrial services. We use innovative techniques in research, pilot programs, and engaging justice-involved communities to execute our mission of reducing unnecessary pretrial detention.
To learn more about CJA, visit www.nycja.org .
About the Position
Pretrial Associates (PTAs) are integral to the work we do in the courts and Central Booking. With staff working 24/7 in each of the city's centralized courthouses, CJA interviews nearly all individuals held in custody before they see a judge and makes a release recommendation to the court. We assist people who have been arrested, as well as their families, in navigating the bail payment process to facilitate their release from court before admission to DOC facilities.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include:
Client/Customer Service & Communications
Attention to Detail & Organization
Teamwork & Relationship Building
Qualifications
SALARY & BENEFITS
Compensation and Benefits
The salary for this role is between $43,382.18 plus $3,470.62 annually for night differential for shifts after 3pm. This rate will increase after completion of a successful 6 month probation period to $47,000 plus $3,981.34 for shifts after 3pm. Salary increases are determined by the collective bargaining agreement with the Union - Local 1199. CJA offers a very generous benefit plan including health, dental and vision insurance, a comprehensive mental health, and wellness (EAP) plan, four weeks' vacation, paid holidays, and a retirement plan with employer matching contributions. CJA is also strongly committed to professional learning and development for its staff members and offers staff varied opportunities for learning and development through partnerships and vendor services for web-based, in-person professional development training, as well as in-house job training and development.
Note : This role is 100% in person. Terms and conditions are subject to change based on business needs and prevailing public health guidelines.
LOCATION: Staten Island
HOURS (Depending on Availability and Subject to Change)
Only those candidates being considered will be contacted.
The New York City Criminal Justice Agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer
CJA is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, parental status, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.
New York City Criminal Justice Agency (CJA)
Posted: 9/19/23
Do you have a passion and desire to help New York City reduce jail overcrowding and unnecessary detention?
Can you make a commitment to helping justice-involved people through the complex court system?
Join our team of professionals seeking to improve the experience of justice involved individuals in the NYC Courts!
WHY CJA?
CJA is the NYC's original pretrial service agency, providing services and solutions to reduce jail overcrowding and unnecessary detention in New York City. A non-profit agency funded through the Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice, CJA is uniquely positioned to provide the City's Criminal Justice leaders, policymakers and stakeholders with information, technical expertise and research about people arrested within the five boroughs of NYC.
We are committed to being active partners in criminal justice reform through initiatives and creative problem-solving that evaluates different methods and strategies for alternatives to detention.
We are guided by fairness and the presumption of innocence for those who are detained and work with integrity and without bias to protect the privacy and interest of court-involved people and their families.
We value curiosity as a driving force to lead the way in pretrial services. We use innovative techniques in research, pilot programs, and engaging justice-involved communities to execute our mission of reducing unnecessary pretrial detention.
To learn more about CJA, visit www.nycja.org .
About the Position
Pretrial Associates (PTAs) are integral to the work we do in the courts and Central Booking. With staff working 24/7 in each of the city's centralized courthouses, CJA interviews nearly all individuals held in custody before they see a judge and makes a release recommendation to the court. We assist people who have been arrested, as well as their families, in navigating the bail payment process to facilitate their release from court before admission to DOC facilities.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include:
Client/Customer Service & Communications
- Thoroughly and compassionately interviews recently arrested individuals in Central Booking locations in all boroughs to determine community ties. The information gathered plays a major role in the CJA's recommendation to release them without bail.
- Conducts telephone verifications of the information the individuals provide, such as address, employment, possible sureties, and other factors which play an important role in the individual's opportunity to receive a recommendation for Release on Recognizance (ROR).
- Explain bail payment procedures and assist sureties with the bail payment process.
Attention to Detail & Organization
- Accurately record the interview responses into the Agency's computerized database.
- Determine release recommendation for individuals using CJA's standardized release assessment, which combines criminal history factors and community ties information.
- Observe and monitor arraignment outcomes and assist individuals who have bail imposed.
- Participate in various interdepartmental programs, such as Bail Expediting Program, which involves identifying eligible cases and making follow up phone calls to their sureties to expedite bail payment at the courts, rather than at DOC facilities.
Teamwork & Relationship Building
- Interact respectfully with other agencies and court players, such as NYPD, DOC, NYS Court Officers, Supervised Release programs, Court Clerks, and Legal Aid to effectively facilitate court procedures and represent CJA in a professional manner.
- Contribute to and work on various innovative pilot programs implemented in the boroughs and suggest potential improvements.
Qualifications
- Associate degree from an accredited college strongly preferred with one year work experience. Although there is a preference to criminal justice and related social science majors, all interested majors are welcomed to apply.
- In lieu of an Associate degree, individuals with two years equivalent commensurate work experience and/or lived experience with the criminal justice system are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Required Skills:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Computer literacy, to include Microsoft applications and ability to quickly adapt to changing technology
- Preferred Skills: Multilingual candidates are highly encouraged to apply (please list any fluent languages in your application)
- This opportunity is ideal for an individual who has recently graduated from college or has commensurate experience.
SALARY & BENEFITS
Compensation and Benefits
The salary for this role is between $43,382.18 plus $3,470.62 annually for night differential for shifts after 3pm. This rate will increase after completion of a successful 6 month probation period to $47,000 plus $3,981.34 for shifts after 3pm. Salary increases are determined by the collective bargaining agreement with the Union - Local 1199. CJA offers a very generous benefit plan including health, dental and vision insurance, a comprehensive mental health, and wellness (EAP) plan, four weeks' vacation, paid holidays, and a retirement plan with employer matching contributions. CJA is also strongly committed to professional learning and development for its staff members and offers staff varied opportunities for learning and development through partnerships and vendor services for web-based, in-person professional development training, as well as in-house job training and development.
Note : This role is 100% in person. Terms and conditions are subject to change based on business needs and prevailing public health guidelines.
LOCATION: Staten Island
HOURS (Depending on Availability and Subject to Change)
- Days: 7am-3pm
Only those candidates being considered will be contacted.
The New York City Criminal Justice Agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer
CJA is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, parental status, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.
