Compliance Specialist, Alternatives to Incarceration

About the role

The Compliance Specialist will implement and execute strategies to ensure accurate compliance tracking and reporting for the Alternatives to Incarceration team at BJI. They will also assist all Brooklyn Justice Initiatives with compliance concerns, audits, and data collection and entry. The Compliance Specialist will ensure programmatic deliverables are being met and provide both internal feedback and written updates to the Court including defense attorneys, Assistant District Attorneys, clerks, and Judges on a regular basis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine audits of Brooklyn Justice Initiatives programs, including compliance and internal quality assurance reviews;
• Track participant engagement and progress in accordance with program requirements and grant deliverables;
• Prepare and distribute written compliance and non-compliance reports to judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys, clerks, and other court stakeholders;
• Generate daily and weekly compliance memoranda detailing participant mandates, court dates, and case outcomes;
• Cook with court staff to provide accurate information regarding participant eligibility, compliance status, and case progress.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least one year of experience working in a criminal court setting and/or human service field, or 3-4 years’ experience in the criminal justice field as an equivalency;
• Exceptional capacity to be detail-oriented in a fast-paced environment;
• Demonstrates ability to identify discrepancies, maintain data integrity, and communicate corrective actions to staff in a professional, collaborative, and solutions-oriented manner;
• Strong Microsoft Excel, organization, and communication skills, in addition to strong writing ability, are a must;
• 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%.

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%.

Pay

The compensation range for this position is $52,000 - $65,400 and is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Position Type: Full time.
Position Location: Brooklyn, New York