Jail Diversion Housing and Services Coordinator

About the role

The Center for Justice Innovation is a nonprofit dedicated to advancing community safety and racial justice, operating programs, conducting research, and providing policy guidance. The New York Legal Policy team runs the Jail Population Review Program at Rikers Island, seeking a Jail Diversion Housing and Services Coordinator to identify incarcerated individuals with psychosocial or mental health needs eligible for pretrial release, review treatment records, coordinate housing placements, and refer individuals to community‑based service providers. The position is based in Midtown, Manhattan.

Responsibilities

• Review screening information and medical records from Correctional Health Services and identify individuals currently at Rikers Island who may be eligible for pretrial release with non‑monetary conditions
• Review clinical assessments conducted by Jail Population Review psychologists to match individuals based on needs with an appropriate community‑based service provider
• Coordinate referrals to appropriate housing resources and community‑based services, including outpatient and residential treatment programs, as well as ATD and ATI programs
• Maintain current knowledge of available housing resources and supportive services across NYC
• Coordinate and collaborate with legal and community stakeholders, including judges, defense attorneys, prosecutors, the New York State Unified Court System, Department of Correction, Correctional Health Services, Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice, and an array of community‑based ATD/ATI providers
• Participate in research and policy initiatives
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• LMSW with a minimum of three years’ direct practice experience in the criminal justice field
• Experience providing direct services, case management, or navigation support for justice‑involved individuals
• Experience working with individuals experiencing mental health issues, substance abuse, co‑occurring disorders, and/or homelessness
• Deep knowledge of NYC’s housing system and demonstrated experience navigating transitional, supportive, and permanent housing resources to support justice‑involved individuals experiencing housing instability
• Ability to work independently and as part of a highly interdependent, multi‑disciplinary team within a fast‑paced and dynamic work environment
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills
• Bilingual (English‑Spanish) preferred

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States; the Center does not sponsor employment visas.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare with a national network
• Free basic dental coverage
• Vision insurance
• Short‑term and long‑term disability
• Life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts including commuter FSA
• Access to mental health services such as Talkspace and Ginger through healthcare plans
• 403(b)‑retirement plan with a two‑to‑one employer contribution up to 5%

Pay

$72,000 - $88,000

Schedule

Full-time, Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM