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Program Associate, Legal Hand
Location:
Jamaica, NY
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THE ORGANIZATION The Center for Justice Innovation (formerly the Center for Court Innovation) is a non-profit organization that works with communities and justice systems to advance equity, increase safety, and help individuals and communities thrive. The Center's goal is to identify and resolve as early as possible the challenges that bring people into the criminal and civil legal systems. It does this in a number of ways—by developing and running programs that reduce the need for incarceration and enhance economic opportunity, conducting original research to identify what works, and sharing what we learn from our programming and research with those seeking to transform the justice system around the world. The Center is an 800-employee, $100 million nonprofit that accomplishes its vision through three pillars of work: creating and scaling operating programs to test new ideas and solve problems, performing original research to determine what works (and what doesn’t), and providing expert assistance and policy guidance to justice reformers around the world. Operating Programs The Center’s operating programs, including the award-winning Red Hook Community Justice Center and Midtown Community Justice Center, test new ideas, solve difficult problems, and attempt to achieve systemic change within the justice system. Our projects include community-based violence prevention programs, alternatives to incarceration, reentry initiatives, and court-based initiatives that reduce the use of unnecessary incarceration and promote positive individual and family change. Through this programming, we have produced tangible results like safer streets, reduced incarceration, and improved neighborhood perceptions of justice. Research The Center's research teams are staffed with social scientists, data analysts, and lawyers who are academically-trained or have lived experience and who conduct research in the U.S. and globally on diverse criminal-legal system and justice issues. Their work includes evaluating programs and policies; conducting exploratory, community-based studies; and providing research translation and strategic planning for system actors. The Center has published studies on topics including court and jail reform, intimate partner violence, restorative justice, gun violence, reentry, sixth amendment rights, and progressive prosecution. The research teams strive to make their work meaningful and actionable to the communities they work with, policymakers, and practitioners. Policy & Expert Assistance The Center provides hands-on, planning and implementation assistance to a wide range of jurisdictions in areas of reform such as problem-solving courts (e.g., community courts, treatment courts, domestic violence courts), tribal justice, reducing incarceration and the use of fines/fees and reducing crime and violence. Our current expert assistance takes many forms, including help with analyzing data, strategic planning and consultation, policy guidance, and hosting site visits to its operating programs in the New York City area. THE OPPORTUNITY Legal Hand, operated by the Center for Justice Innovation, is a network of storefront centers that trains community volunteers to provide free legal information, assistance, and referrals to people with civil legal problems. The program seeks to solve issues in areas like housing, public benefits, employment, family law, and immigration before they become emergencies that must be litigated in court. Currently, Legal Hand operates in Brooklyn, Bronx and Queens. The Center for Justice Innovation is seeking a Program Associate for its Legal Hand Jamaica, Queens Storefront location. Reporting to the Site Manager, the Program Associate will help to oversee the volunteer recruitment, site administration, and outreach to community partners to build a strong network for reaching clients and providing services. The Program Associate must also help to create a warm and welcoming environment for volunteers and visitors to the site. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Help recruit volunteers to participate in the Legal Hand program at least every six months, and on as as-needed basis; Organize volunteer schedules and staffing; Provide assistance to the Managers as they supervise volunteers, offer information, and assist clients, including some evening and weekend hours; Participate in Housing Justice Initiatives and Working Group meetings and activities; Conduct outreach on an ongoing basis for new volunteers and clients; Attend local community board meetings and events held by local elected officials; Screen cases that are referred to attorneys for legal advice; Coordinate with Legal Hand team on organizing community clinics and workshops, and establishing policy and procedures for legal referrals; Support ongoing volunteer training and appreciation events; Provide for data collection, recording and reporting; Provide support to all Legal Hand offices as needed, including filling in and working from other sites as needed; Support Legal Hand staff and volunteers in other sites as needed; Support Legal Hand offices, including, but not limited to, maintaining vendor payments, office supplies, extermination services, office cleaning services, etc; Support day-to-day operations of programs, including scheduling, relationships with community partners, project implementation, and outreach (including attending community board meetings); Manage the Social Media page for each location; Attend community meetings, stakeholder groups, and community events; Other relevant duties, as assigned. Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have: A bachelor's degree and preferably 1-2 years of related experience working in at risk communities or at least 5-6 years of relevant experience; Knowledge of community base work; Experience in non profit world is a plus; Bilingual (English-Spanish) is required; Excellent written and verbal skills are a must; Candidate must be a skilled communicator, highly organized and detail-oriented, and able to work in a multi-disciplinary setting and maintain strong relationships with multiple stakeholders and organizations onsite, in the community and nationally; Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds in a culturally-responsive manner; Strong commitment to social justice and anti-oppressive practice. Position Type: Full-time, some nights and weekends are required. The standard work week is 35 hours. Position Locations: Jamaica, Queens Compensation: The compensation range for this position is $52,000 - $64,500 and is commensurate with experience. 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. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace, and as such, we do not discriminate on the basis of 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 lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities, as well as individuals with prior contact with the criminal justice system. Our aim is to create a supportive and respectful environment where every individual, irrespective of their background or identity, feels valued and included. As of February 10, 2023, New York City Executive Order 25 rescinded the requirement of the COVID-19 vaccination for City workers, new hires, and contracted employees. Accordingly, the Center does not require all new hires be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus; however, the Center recommends all staff, interns, and volunteers stay up-to-date on the vaccination. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete an employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. Kindly refer to the job posting for the relevant contact information. If the contact details are not provided, we kindly ask that you refrain from making inquiries via phone or email, as only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Powered by JazzHR
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