Social Worker, Alternative to Incarceration

innovatingjustice; New York (NY); On-site; USD 58,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Dental coverage

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Commuter FSA

Job summary

The Center for Justice Innovation is seeking a Social Worker for its Bronx Community Solutions program. The role focuses on brief group interventions for justice-involved individuals, clinical assessments, and referrals within a trauma-informed framework.

Reporting to the Clinical Supervisor/Program Manager, you will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, manage a varied caseload, and contribute to program evaluation and reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred and written skills are essential.
• Excellent written communication and ability to work in a multi-disciplinary setting.
• Experience with trauma-informed care, risk/need/responsivity principles, and anti-oppressive practice.
• Experience facilitating groups and providing individual counseling sessions.
• Ability to coordinate with clinical staff, crisis intervention, and de-escalation as needed.
• Proven case management skills and capability to engage multiple agencies.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate on-site psychoeducational groups and individual counseling sessions.
• Coordinate crisis intervention and de-escalation with clinical staff.
• Provide clinically informed case management for a diverse caseload.
• Make appropriate referrals for treatment and other services.
• Maintain strong relationships across agencies and community partners.
• Participate in supervision, staff meetings, and trainings.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Written communication

Trauma-informed care

Group facilitation

Crisis intervention

Case management

Interagency collaboration

Critical thinking

Time management

Education

LMSW or related field

Job description

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

Bronx Community Solutions (BCS) is seeking a Social Worker for their adult intervention programming. Bronx Community Solutions is an initiative thatseeksto reengineer the response to low-level crime in the Bronx. By providing judges withadditionalsentencing options for non-violent offenders, Bronx Community Solutions reduces the reliance on short-term jail sentences and offers defendants theassistancethey need to avoid further criminal conduct.

Reporting to theClinicalSupervisor/Program Manager, theATISocial Worker will be primarily responsible for the facilitation and coordination of a brief group intervention for justice-involved individuals as well as conducting clinical assessments, makingappropriate treatmentreferrals, and reporting to court. The intervention is grounded in procedural justice, risk-need-responsivity, and trauma-informed care and is designed to help participants reflect on environmental factors that influence, and often constrain, decision making. The Social Worker will work closely with an interdisciplinary team providing adult case management services.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred;

• Excellent written skills area must;

• Familiarity with trauma-informed care practices;

• Facilitate a range of on-site psychoeducational groups and conduct individual counselingsessions;

• Assistclinical staff and other departments with crisis intervention and de-escalation, as needed;

• Provide comprehensive,clinically informedcase management services to a caseload of short- and long-term mandated clients;

• Experience with drug/alcohol treatment, mental health services, co-occurring disorders, trauma-informed and anti-oppressive practice strongly preferred;

• Conduct clinical assessments and makeappropriate referralsfor treatment and otherservices;

• Critical thinking skillsand ability to manage high-pressure/fast-paced work environment isa plus.

• Candidate must be skilled communicator able to work in multi-disciplinary setting andmaintainstrong relationships with multiple agencies and organizations both onsite and in the community;

• Highly organized and excellent time management skills;and

• Participate in individual and groupsupervision;

• Participate in department staff meetings, interdisciplinary meetings, and on- and off-sitetrainings;

• Assistwith administrative responsibilities, including data management, grantreportingand compliancemonitoring;and;

• Performadditionalduties as assigned.

Qualifications

The candidate will have an LMSW or a degree in a related field, with a minimum of 1-2 years of experiencein a related area. Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred. Excellent writtenskills area must.Candidate must be skilled communicator able to work in multi-disciplinary setting andmaintainstrong relationships with multiple agencies and organizations both onsite and in the community.Extensive group facilitation experiencea plusand co-facilitation experience preferred. Experience with drug/alcohol treatment, mental health services, co-occurring disorders, traumainformedand anti-oppressive practice strongly preferred.Highly organized and excellent time management skills. Sense of humor, critical thinking skills, and ability to manage high pressure/fast-paced work environment are a plus.

Position Type

Full time.

Position Location

Bronx, New York.

Compensation

The compensation range for this position is $57,500 - $75,700 and iscommensuratewith experience.

Benefits

The Center for Justice Innovation offers an excellent benefits package including comprehensive healthcare with a national network, free basicdental 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.