Hospital Responder

About the role

Neighbors In Action (NIA) is a unique neighborhood institution that works to improve community problem solving, collaboration, and inter-group relations in Bedford Stuyvesant and Crown Heights, Brooklyn. One program of NIA, Save Our Streets Brooklyn (S.O.S.), is a community-based effort to end gun violence in the neighborhood. Make It Happen is a program designed to assist young men, ages 16 to 24, in overcoming challenges related to exposure to violence, poverty, and inadequate role models. Participants are given coaching on their goals and visions for their future. All participants are connected to resources to assist in job readiness and placement, education, housing, and other appropriate services.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling services for youth, young adults, and their caregivers/support system as referred by S.O.S. Hospital Workers and S.O.S. Outreach Workers;
• Conduct intakes, screenings, clinical assessments, and comprehensive treatment recommendations for services;
• Aid CV Hospital Responders with follow-up appointments on hospital bedside visits;
• Co-facilitate groups with youth and young adults (as needed);
• Provide crisis intervention and support as needed;
• Offer trauma-informed screening, assessment, and treatment of referred clients;
• Complete and maintain all required documentation in a regular, timely manner and in accordance with NIA and DOHMH policies;
• Maintain client documentation and records in accordance with funding requirements and Mediation Center policies;
• Schedule appointments for participants based on their needs;
• Engage families in wrap-around services;
• Participate in clinical supervision;
• Participate in case conference meetings with non-clinical case management staff;
• Attend agency staff meetings, self-care activities, and trainings;
• Attend Kings County Hospital recurring partner and stakeholder meetings;
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by supervisor;
• Communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders including NIA leadership, including the Project Director, S.O.S., Clinical, and Youth Program Managers.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma as well as a minimum of 2 years’ experience or the equivalent in a related area;
• An MSW or related degree and experience providing crisis intervention work highly preferred;
• Knowledge of youth engagement, victimization, community violence, and intimate partner violence necessary;
• Understanding of the criminal justice system;
• Understanding of violence interrupter/Cure Violence projects desirable;
• Excellent communication and organizational skills;
• Strong team skills;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment;
• Experience with individual case management and counseling;
• Understanding of complex trauma reactions;
• Experience working with youth and families from “high-risk” communities, especially young men of color and juvenile justice-involved youth;
• Experience working either in the community or in a variety of settings: homes, schools, neighborhoods, other agencies, etc.;
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously;
• Friendly and personable attitude;
• Detail-oriented;
• Computer skills for timely comprehensive tracking;
• Ability to set and adhere to firm timelines;
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills.

Requirements

• Belief in the innate capacity of youth to positively impact their community;
• Extremely punctual, reliable, highly organized;
• Well organized, demonstrated ability to prioritize, detail-oriented;
• Strong written & verbal skills;
• Ability to work some evenings & weekends as needed;
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and respond to crises.

Position Type

Full-time

Position Location

Brooklyn, NY

Compensation

The compensation range for this position is $56,000 - $60,000 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%.

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.