Forensic Enhancement Coordinator

Services for the UnderServed; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Health and wellness resources

Professional development

Job summary

S:US is seeking an Forensic Enhancement Coordinator to provide supportive services to individuals with forensic histories and chronic homelessness. The role focuses on developing interventions to avoid recidivism and promote rehabilitation, reintegration and stability.

The candidate should have strong organizational and communication skills, and embrace trauma-informed care aligned with SUS core values. This in-person role offers opportunities to collaborate across programs and communities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
• Forensic knowledge/history.
• Experience with homelessness and mental illness.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate program intake to identify needs and tailor service plans.
• Conduct risk assessments to mitigate barriers to reintegration.
• Organize focus groups, workshops and activities for community reintegration.
• Support clients with resources including sealing records and understanding workplace rights.
• Monitor progress and adapt service plans to achieve positive outcomes.
• Assist with other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Skills

Forensic knowledge/history

Experience with homelessness

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred but not required

Forensic knowledge/history

Job description

Min USD $66,300.00/Yr.

Max USD $66,300.00/Yr.

Position Overview

The Forensic Enhancement Coordinator will provide supportive services to individuals with a forensic and chronic homelessness history who are enrolled in various SUS programs. This role involves developing and implementing specialized interventions through various collaborative and community-based initiatives, aimed at avoiding recidivism, by promoting skills which promote rehabilitation, community reintegration and ongoing stability.

The candidate must exhibit strong organizational and communication skills, demonstrating the ability to effectively manage responsibilities and engage diverse populations. They must uphold the principles of trauma-informed care and consistently align with the core values of SUS.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitate engagement with individuals during program intake to identify specific needs and formulate service plans tailored to their forensic histories.


• Conduct risk assessments to evaluate potential challenges and develop strategies to mitigate barriers to successful reintegration.


• Organize and facilitate focus groups, workshops and activities centered around:


• Supporting successful community reintegration


• Promoting continued stability through skill building and access to resources


• Education on strategies to avoid recidivism and reduce risk factors.


• Support clients around community reintegration by connecting them with critical resources including:




• Sealing records and expungement


• Education on workplace rights


• Updates on changes in drug laws


• Assistance with obtaining and interpreting criminal records (rap sheets)


• Voting rights




• Monitor and document client progress, adapting service plans as necessary to achieve positive outcomes.


• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Qualifications

Required Education And Experience

• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required


• Forensic knowledge/history


• Experience with homelessness and mental illness

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• Experience working with forensic/reentry populations preferred


• Bilingual English/Spanish speaking preferred, not required.

ID

2026-18664

Work Location

In Person

Company Overview

S:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Join a team of employees who care about the wellbeing of others. We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement. From health and wellness resources to generous PTO, professional development, and more, explore all that we offer on our Benefits Page and see how S:US invests in you.

We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information and including all other statuses protected by Federal, State and Local laws. S:US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of services animals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact the Leave Team at [e-mail] .