Temporary Community Engagement Specialist

Fortune Society; Bronx (ID); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortune Society is seeking a Temporary Community Engagement Specialist in Bronx, NY. In this role, you will provide support to participants of the Supervised Release Program, facilitating engagement strategies to help comply with program mandates.

This position requires strong community navigation skills, the ability to work with diverse backgrounds, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The contract may lead to a permanent position based on performance.

Qualifications

• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Preferred: fully certified Peer Specialist or willingness to train.
• Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Responsibilities

• Engage participants who require additional supports.
• Maintain partnerships with community organizations.
• Complete necessary documentation and input data.

Skills

Community navigation and advocacy

Bilingual in Spanish

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Ability to work independently and as a team

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

Job Details

Position Type: Full‑Time Non‑Exempt
Job Shift: Day Shift
Title: Temporary Community Engagement Specialist
Unit: Supervised Release Program
Position Length: Temporary with possibility of becoming permanent
Reports to: Community Engagement Specialist Supervisor
Salary: $27.48 – $30.22 per hour (~$50,000 – $55,000 annually)
Location: 502 East 163rd Street, Bronx, NY 10451 (within all SRP Bronx location)
Days/Hours: Monday‑Friday, 9AM–5PM

Position Summary

Supervised Release offers an alternative to jail by providing pretrial supervision, case management, and voluntary social services to people charged with misdemeanor and non‑violent felony offenses. In this role, the Community Engagement Specialist will engage SRP participants who require additional supports to remain compliant with program mandates. Engagement strategies may include warm hand‑offs, arranging transportation or other services, text messages or phone calls outside mandated check‑ins, and providing coffee/snack purchases to facilitate trust‑building.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Community navigation and advocacy to increase access to services and other support systems.
• Work closely with case management and social work teams to identify community barriers to returning to court or maintaining supervision schedule.
• Maintain partnerships with community‑based organizations that provide voluntary services to participants.
• Complete all necessary documentation and input data into case management database in a timely manner.
• Provide escorts to participants for court appearances and service providers (e.g., substance use, mental health, GED, job training, benefits, etc.).
• Facilitate psychoeducational and skills development group sessions.
• Peer mentoring, role modeling and assistance in developing coping skills.
• Provide education and support with accessing voluntary services.
• Assist with reentry from the criminal justice system.
• Attend and participate in all necessary SRP meetings, conferences, and trainings.
• Engage in ongoing professional development.
• Provide mentoring services.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Preferred: fully certified Peer Specialist or willingness to train as one, with lived experience.
• High school diploma or equivalency preferred.
• Valid driver’s license preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work independently and on a team.
• Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds in a culturally competent manner.

Physical Demands

Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

EEO Statement

The Fortune Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination based on conviction history, race, religion/creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, genetic characteristics, victim of domestic violence status or marital status.