Case Manager, Supervised Release Program
About the role
The Staten Island Justice Center (SIJC) seeks to re-engineer the experience of criminal court in Staten Island, New York, by providing judges and attorneys meaningful alternatives to bail, fines, and jail sentences. Operating out of Richmond County Criminal Court and community-based offices, SIJC is a team of social service providers, court-based resource coordinators, mental health practitioners, compliance specialists, and others who seek to improve the quality of justice. Supervised Release offers an alternative to jail by providing pretrial supervision, case management, and voluntary social services to people charged with misdemeanor and felony offenses, and in so doing, uses an arrest as a window of opportunity to change the direction of a participant’s life, avoiding the harmful effects of incarceration. Program participants are monitored to ensure their appearance at court dates and mandatory programming, and receive referrals to services like job training, drug treatment, and mental health counseling.
Responsibilities
- Provide supervision and court monitoring for SRP participants according to their assigned tier and level by completing check-ins in the specified method and frequency, while treating all participants with dignity and respect;
- Proactively communicate and reinforce program expectations with participants;
- Work with participants to identify and address barriers to compliance with supervision requirements and court attendance;
- Provide comprehensive, clinically-informed case management services by orchestrating internal and external resource allocation and service referrals;
- Referrals should align with participants’ needs and goals, including but not limited to substance use, mental health, trauma, intimate partner violence, housing, education, and employment;
- Maintain accurate and timely data entry and case documentation aligned with the program model, court reporting obligations, and best practices;
- Submit accurate and timely reports to court within designated time frames, including compliance, noncompliance, re-arrest, and mandatory programming court notifications;
- Maintain professional and positive relationships with court staff, judges, and attorneys;
- Co-facilitate pro-social and psycho-educational groups for participants in collaboration with SRP Clinicians;
- Responsible for consistent and effective cross-team communication and collaboration to proactively identify successes, challenges, and opportunities to strengthen programming, create opportunities for meaningful collaboration, and maximize internal and external resources and expertise;
- Participate in individual, group supervision, and regular staff trainings to develop program expertise and related skill sets;
- Attend project events, community events, and meetings after house, as needed;
- Please note that this role is not eligible for clinical hours;
- Additional relevant tasks, as necessary.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree and two years direct practice experience (e.g. therapeutic or case management) required;
- Experience in pretrial, court-based, or criminal legal system strongly preferred;
- Must be detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills;
- Experience working within a specialized branch of service provision like substance use treatment, mental health services, co-occurring disorders, or adolescent development preferred;
- Experience using trauma-informed and strength-based approaches strongly preferred;
- Must be able to work effectively independently and as part of a highly interdependent, multi-disciplinary team within a fast-paced and dynamic work environment;
- Professional demeanor and ability to work collaboratively and effectively with a variety of program stakeholders, including judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys, court staff, and site partner agencies;
- Openness to work collaboratively with people from diverse backgrounds in a culturally-competent manner;
- Bilingual (English-Spanish) preferred.
Position Type
Full-time in-person work required; weekend and evening hours required, as needed.
Location
Stertatum, NY.
Compensation
The compensation range for this position is $53,050 - $66,800 and is commensurate with experience.
Benefits
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
Contact Information
If contact details are not provided, we kindly ask that you refrain from inquiries via phone or email, as only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.