Pretrial Housing & Diversion Services Coordinator

Center for Justice Innovation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare with national network

Dental coverage

Vision insurance

Disability insurance (short/long-term)

Life insurance

Commuter FSA

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Center for Justice Innovation in Midtown, Manhattan, is seeking a Jail Diversion Housing and Services Coordinator for the NYLP team to identify incarcerated individuals with psychosocial or mental health needs and support pretrial release with appropriate community-based services.

You will review treatment records, coordinate housing placements, and refer to providers while collaborating with legal and health partners to advance reform and public safety.

Qualifications

• LMSW with a minimum of three years’ direct practice in the criminal justice field.
• Experience providing direct services, case management, or navigation support for justice-involved individuals.
• Experience working with individuals with mental health issues, substance use, or homelessness.
• Deep knowledge of NYC housing system and experience navigating housing resources.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills; bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review screening information and medical records to identify individuals eligible for pretrial release with non-monetary conditions.
• Review clinical assessments to match needs with appropriate community-based services.
• Coordinate referrals to housing resources and community services, including treatment programs.
• Maintain knowledge of available housing resources across NYC.
• Collaborate with judges, defense attorneys, prosecutors, and city agencies to support reform.
• Participate in research and policy initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Direct services

Case management

Mental health

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Bilingual English-Spanish

Education

LMSW

Job description

Center for Justice Innovation in Midtown, Manhattan, is seeking a Jail Diversion Housing and Services Coordinator for the NYLP team to identify incarcerated individuals with psychosocial or mental health needs and support pretrial release with appropriate community-based services.

You will review treatment records, coordinate housing placements, and refer to providers while collaborating with legal and health partners to advance reform and public safety.