Program Associate

Job description

THE ORGANIZATION The Center for Justice Innovation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing community safety and racial justice.

Since 1996, we’ve worked alongside communities, courts, and those most directly affected by the justice system to build stronger, healthier, and more equitable neighborhoods.

With a team of over 900 staff and an annual budget of $130 million, the Center carries out its mission through three core strategies:

• Operating Programs  that pilot new ideas and address local challenges; Conducting original research to evaluate what works—and what doesn’t; and Providing expert assistance and policy guidance to reformers across the country and beyond.


• Backed by decades of on-the-ground experience and nationally recognized expertise, we bring innovative, practical, and lasting solutions to justice systems nationwide.
• Learn more about our work at www.innovatingjustice.org .
• THE OPPORTUNITY The New Rochelle Community Justice Center, one of the Center’s newest projects, aims to improve outcomes for New Rochelle youth and emerging adults by developing a collective impact approach that invests in criminal legal system responses and community-led safety.
• Building on the Center’s successful court- and -community-based project models such as Bronx Community Solutions and the Brownsville Community Justice Center, New Rochelle Community Justice Center brings together a range of court- and community-based partnerships to create and enhance a more equitable and safer community.
• The New Rochelle Community Justice Center is seeking a Program Associate for its DREAM (Developmental Resources for Emerging Adult Members) and YJEP (Youth Justice and Equity Program) programs.
• Reporting to the Program Coordinator, the Program Associate will lead the presentation of workshop curriculum objectives and activities, while also coaching and supporting program participants towards individual goals.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assist with the creation and development of program curricula and workshops that promote essential life skills and wellness for emerging and young adults; Lead multi-week training cohorts that include discussions on personal development, future outlook, and civic engagement; Build and maintain a caseload of participants, and develop and implement a personalized individual action plan with each participant; Provide participant coaching toward stated goals and identify areas of opportunity for referrals or further development; Contribute to data collection and management using Salesforce and other tools; Maintain electronic program materials; Represent NRCJC and its interests at meetings and events as assigned; and  Additional tasks as necessary.

Qualifications:

•   Bachelor's degree and preferably 1-2 years of related experience or a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 5-6 years of relevant experience facilitating workshops or holding group discussions or restorative circles.


• Case management experience is a plus.
• Ability to communicate appropriately with varying levels of stakeholders.
• Candidate must be proficient in Microsoft 365 and comfortable using data management tools.

Additional qualifications include:

• A strong connection and commitment to New Rochelle; Significant experience in youth development and/or youth programming; Experience working with youth/emerging adults impacted by the criminal legal system and/or community violence; Experience in supporting programs with multiple priorities; Strong relationship-building and communication skills with experience on diverse teams; and Highly organized, excellent communication skills, flexible and innovative.

Position Type:

• Full-time, Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm, some evenings/weekend hours are required.

Position Location:

•   New Rochelle, NY.

Compensation:

•  The compensation range for this position is $52,000 - $56,000 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%.
• 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.
• At this time, the Center is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.
• All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.
• Candidates are expected to provide accurate and truthful information throughout the hiring process.
• Any misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of material facts may result in disqualification from consideration, withdrawal of an offer, or termination of employment, regardless of when discovered.
• In compliance with federal law, all hires must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment verification form upon hire.
• Please refer to the job posting for relevant 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.
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