Center for Justice Innovation

Supervised Release offers an alternative to jail, providing pretrial supervision, case management, and voluntary social services to people charged with misdemeanor and felony offenses.. Program participants are monitored to ensure their appearance at court dates, compliance with mandated programming, and receive referrals to community-based programming such as job training, drug treatment, and mental health counseling.. Following passage of the New York State bail reform law that curtails the use of cash bail and pre-trial detention, the Center has seen dramatic growth in the population served through Supervised Release, offering case managers and other staff the opportunity to contribute to an exciting program at an unprecedented scale.. The Case Manager will be responsible for managing a caseload of program participants by providing supervision and court monitoring for individuals admitted to the Supervised Release program, referring participants to voluntary social service interventions, coordinating with service providers to facilitate and assist participants with voluntary service referrals, and helping promote compliance with pretrial release conditions.. Additionally, the Case Manager will draft memos to keep the court informed of participants’ compliance.

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THE OPPORTUNITY and the are each seeking case managers for the Supervised Release Program. Supervised Release offers an alternative to jail, providing pretrial supervision, case management, and voluntary social services to people charged with misdemeanor and felony offenses. Program participants are monitored to ensure their appearance at court dates, compliance with mandated programming, and receive referrals to community-based programming such as job training, drug treatment, and mental health counseling. Following passage of the New York State bail reform law that curtails the use of cash bail and pre-trial detention, the Center has seen dramatic growth in the population served through Supervised Release, offering case managers and other staff the opportunity to contribute to an exciting program at an unprecedented scale. The Case Manager will be responsible for managing a caseload of program participants by providing supervision and court monitoring for individuals admitted to the Supervised Release program, referring participants to voluntary social service interventions, coordinating with service providers to facilitate and assist participants with voluntary service referrals, and helping promote compliance with pretrial release conditions. The Case Manager will stay in regular contact with participants, including facilitating in-person and remote case management meetings, sending frequent court date reminders, and maintaining contact with attorneys’ offices and community-based providers. They will also co-facilitate groups and assist program staff in the development and implementation of onsite and remote services for participants. Additionally, the Case Manager will draft memos to keep the court informed of participants’ compliance. The Center for Justice Innovation strongly encourages and seeks applications from women, people of color, LGBTQI community members, as well as individuals with lived experience with the justice system. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Administer risk and needs assessment tools to participants admitted to the Supervised Release Program (SRP);Provide supervision and court monitoring for participants admitted to SRP through regular in-person meetings, phone calls, emails, and/or text messages; this may include communication with clients on nights and weekends;Provide comprehensive, clinically-informed case management services and service referrals to individuals, to help address issues such as substance use, mental health, trauma, domestic violence, housing, and vocational needs;Coordinate with service providers to facilitate, follow-up, and assist participants with voluntary service referrals;Conduct outreach to collateral sources as needed to provide supervision and court monitoring;Develop and co-facilitate groups for participants, whose eligibility is determined by a thorough needs assessment;Monitor and report on compliance to court stakeholders and work with defense and district attorneys to bring program participants into compliance;Complete all necessary documentation and input data into a computer database;Establish and maintain linkages with community partners who can provide age-appropriate interventions and services to court-involved individuals;Participate in trainings and attend department and program staff meetings;Attend project events, community events, and meetings after hours, as needed;Provide case management services to mandated Alternative to Incarceration (ATI) clients and assist with ATI coverage, as needed;Assist with other programming as needed.Qualifications: The ideal candidate: Will have a bachelor’s degree or 3-4 years’ experience working in case management as an equivalency; Will have experience working in a court or criminal justice setting; Will have experience working with drug/alcohol treatment, mental health services, co-occurring disorders, adolescent development, and experience using trauma-informed and strength-based approaches; Must be willing and able to work collaboratively with a variety of court personnel and on-site partner agencies in a high-pressure/fast paced work environment; Court-based work is a unique and demanding area of practice, and candidates must be open to constructive engagement with differing and, at times, competing perspectives; Must have the ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds in a culturally-competent manner; Must be comfortable working with adolescents, adults, and families; Must be detail oriented with great time management and organizational skills; Bilingual (English-Spanish) preferred. Position Type: Full-time, non-exempt with the ability to work nights or weekends.Compensation: The compensation range for this position is $29.15 - $36.70 per hour based on a 35-hour work week and is commensurate with experience. This position is eligible for overtime at 1.5x the hourly rate above 40 hours per week. 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%.Timeline to Apply: The Center is accepting applications on a rolling basis. We encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible.T

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