Program Manager, Community Safety

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:

1. Operating Programs that pilot new ideas and address local challenges;
2. Conducting original research to evaluate what works—and what doesn’t; and
3. 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 Bronx Community Justice Center, a program of the Center for Justice Innovation, works to create a safer, more equitable Bronx through community-driven safety initiatives, violence prevention, youth opportunity, and economic development efforts. Save Our Streets South Bronx is a replication of the Chicago Project for Violence Prevention’s evidence-based Cure Violence program, a cutting-edge gun violence prevention model that aims to reduce and prevent shootings through the use of public health strategies. 

The Bronx Community Justice Center is seeking a Program Manager, Community Safety. Reporting to the Associate Director of Community Safety, the Program Manager will manage day-to-day operations of the Save Our Streets South Bronx program and support additional violence prevention efforts and new initiatives. 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manage day-to-day operations of the Save Our Streets Bronx gun violence prevention program including supervision of a team of Outreach Workers and Violence Interrupters;
• Build community support for the program (including faith-based community leaders, residents, businesses, and community organizations that provide services needed by program participants);
• Coordinate, lead, and support regular mobilization and public education activities and organize a minimum of one anti-violence community event in the service area per month that brings residents together and discourages the acceptance of violence as a normal part of life;
• Take a lead role in organizing community responses for all shooting incident and violent incidents (where applicable) that occur in the service area within 72 hours of receipt of notice of the incident;
• Assure systematic recordkeeping on program performance indicators, participant caseload and program highlights;
• Maintain data integrity and accuracy, submitting timely and complete monthly program reports via prescribed tool/mechanism;
• Create internal protocols for reporting staff and participant incidents;
• Manage a team of 26 front-line staff including Outreach Workers, Violence Interrupters, and Hospital Responders including direct supervision of 4 supervisors;
• Manager the hiring process for all SOS staff;
• Document supervision and next steps;
• Attend monthly program manager meetings, monthly calls, and any ad hoc meetings and required trainings;
• Attend community-based meetings in primary service area;
• Serves as a representative of the organization and program, as needed; and
• Additional relevant tasks, as needed.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience or equivalent significant lived experience, program management experience and community organizing abilities required. One year of supervisory experience is required. Candidates who are formerly incarcerated or have other experience in the criminal justice system are particularly invited to apply. The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic, energetic self-starter with a passion for preventing gun violence. Knowledge of violence prevention, community engagement and organizing, and youth engagement and support strategies. The candidate should reside in or have an in-depth knowledge of Morrisania or Mott Haven. Experience working with at-risk youth and gang members, and knowledge of the street sets, crews, gangs, and or groups is a must. Candidate must be able to walk 30 blocks or more on a regular basis, and work a flexible schedule that includes late evenings, weekends, and holidays. Must be willing to work in inclement weather. Excellent communication skills, commitment to working towards positive community change, and interest in learning new skills and information are a must for this position. 

Position Location: South Bronx. 

Position Type: Full-time, evenings and weekends. Schedule may be flexible, changing, and include late nights.

Compensation: The compensation range for this position is $66,500 - $77,000 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.