Compliance Specialist

Responsibilities

• Engage in routine auditing of Brooklyn Justice Initiatives programs including: program compliance and other internal audits;
• Track participants’ progress in accordance with all grant requirements;
• Cook with court staff to provide participants’ compliance, eligibility, and case status to stakeholders, including prosecutors, defense attorneys, clerks, and other court staff;
• Provide written case updates to the court and other court staff including compliance and non-compliance reporting;
• Generate daily and weekly compliance memorandums detailing participants’ mandates, upcoming court dates, and outcomes;
• Cook with BJI programming for cross-over participants also within the Alternatives to Incarceration program;
• Maintain appropriate participant information in electronic databases, including, but not limited to, data entry and collection, mandate information and court outcome information;
• Assist the Compliance Manager, Associate Director of Compliance and senior management with the development and implementation of new programs, protocols, initiatives, and/or interventions;
• Aid with training initiatives for program staff and new hires;
• Assist with the development of new programs, protocols, initiatives, and/or interventions;
• Assist with training initiatives for program staff and new hires;
• Work closely with the Center for Justice Innovation’s Data Analytics & Applied Research team to improve quality assurance of all BJI programming;
• Review and analyze internal trends and practices to support programmatic evaluation;
• Attend all required staff meetings (clinical team, all staff, etc.) and trainings, which may include non-traditional business hours;
• Attend project events after hours, with advanced notice as needed;
• Perform additional relevant tasks, as needed.

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;
• Strong Microsoft Excel, organization, and communication skills, in addition to strong writing ability, are a must;
• Candidates must have the ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds in a culturally responsive manner;
• Professional demeanor and ability to communicate appropriately with judges and other court personnel is required.

Pay

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

Schedule

Full-time.

Benefits

• 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

Note: This position is part of the NOLSW, UAW 2320 bargaining unit. 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.