Social Worker, Alternative to Incarceration

Innovatingjustice; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Center for Justice Innovation in Bronx, NY, invites applications for a Social Worker to join Bronx Community Solutions. The role focuses on facilitating brief group interventions, conducting assessments, and coordinating clinical referrals for justice-involved individuals.

The position requires an LMSW or related degree with 1–2 years of experience, bilingual English/Spanish preferred, and strong written, organizational, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• LMSW or related degree with 1–2 years of relevant experience.
• Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred.
• Strong written and multi-disciplinary communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate on-site psychoeducational groups and individual counseling sessions.
• Provide comprehensive case management for mandated clients.
• Assist with crisis intervention and de-escalation as needed.
• Coordinate referrals for treatment and other services.
• Maintain relationships with multiple agencies and organizations.
• Participate in supervision and department meetings.

Skills

Bilingual

Excellent writing

Trauma-informed care

Crisis intervention

Case management

Co-occurring disorders

Anti-oppressive practice

Critical thinking

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Time management

Education

MSW or LMSW or related degree

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: 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.

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.

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 experience in a related area. Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred. Excellent written skills area must. 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. Extensive group facilitation experience a plus and co-facilitation experience preferred. Experience with drug/alcohol treatment, mental health services, co-occurring disorders, trauma-informed and 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 is commensurate with 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.