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.

Bronx Community Solutions seeks to improve the quality of criminal justice in the Bronx by reducing the use of incarceration, promoting equity, and creating safe and healthy communities. By providing alternatives to incarceration, community-based sentencing options, links to meaningful services, and community-led justice interventions, our programming keeps individuals out of jail, restores community relationships, builds local leadership, and helps participants avoid further criminal justice involvement.

Reporting to the Program Manager, the Treatment Alternatives Social Worker will be responsible for supporting the clinical assessment and treatment planning procedures for alternative to incarceration diversion. Additionally, the social worker will be responsible for coordinating subsequent treatment planning meetings with case managers and providers. The Treatment Alternatives Social Worker will also provide clinical support and coverage when needed, provide support to day-to-day operations, assist with trouble shooting and provide crisis intervention strategies for more challenging cases.

• Provide clinical support to the Treatment Alternatives staff and support with court appearances;
• Partner with case managers to provide clinical support when needed;
• Support the case management team with coordination and scheduling of clinical assessments;
• Provide clinical services to participants including individual counseling and case management sessions;
• Assist clinical staff and other departments with crisis intervention and de-escalation, as needed;
• Support case assignment and monitor participant engagement as assigned;
• Maintain ongoing caseload of diversion participants;
• Assist the Program Manager with communication between court operations, intake and treatment alternatives team as needed;
• Provide support with facilitating, scheduling, and monitoring on-site psychoeducational groups;
• Provide support with case management duties and individual counseling to high need participants and additional comprehensive, clinically-informed case management services to individuals with mental illness to help address such issues as substance use, mental health, trauma, domestic violence, unstable housing and vocational needs;
• Complete all necessary documentation and input data into a computer database;
• Monitor and report on treatment engagement to court stakeholders and work with all parties to enhance participant engagement;
• Provide coverage for the Program Manager when needed by reviewing assessment recommendations, providing support to team members, assist with crisis intervention, and other tasks as needed;
• Participate in trainings and attend staff meetings; and
• Additional tasks as necessary.

• An LMSW with at least 1-2 years of relevant experience;
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred;
• Excellent written skills are a must;
• Candidate must have experience working with individuals who have experienced trauma, substance abuse, mental health, domestic violence and/or sexual assault;
• Familiarity with trauma-informed care practices;
• Candidate must be skilled communicator able to work in multi-disciplinary setting and maintain strong relationships with multiple agencies and organizations both onsite and in the community;
• Group facilitation experience preferred;
• Experience with drug/alcohol treatment, mental health services, co-occurring disorders, trauma-informed and anti-oppressive practice strongly preferred;
• Experience facilitating conversations related to identity, oppression, and privilege and must excel at client engagement;
• Highly organized and excellent time management skills; and
• Critical thinking skills and ability to manage high-pressure/fast-paced work environment are a plus.

Position Type: Full time, Monday - Friday working from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, evenings as needed 

Position Location: Bronx, NY

Compensation: The compensation range for this position is $58,200 - $75,700 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.