Training Coordinator

The Center for Alternative Sentencing and Employment Services (CASES); New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Vacation and Paid Time Off – starting

Job summary

The Center for Alternative Sentencing and Employment Services (CASES) invites applications for a Training Coordinator in New York City. The role supports the New York City Justice Peer Initiative (JPI) by coordinating peer-led trainings, curricula delivery, and workforce-development activities for Justice Peers.

You will manage scheduling, trainer logistics, participant communications, and post-training evaluations, while developing outreach, partnerships with employers and providers, and

Qualifications

• Training experience and knowledge of peer recovery principles and NYS certification.
• Proven track record working with peer specialists.
• Eligible to become a certified peer specialist within 6 months.
• At least three years of relevant work experience.
• Understanding of the criminal legal system and role of peer support.
• Commitment to diversity, equity and belonging in the workplace.
• Excellent communication across audiences; verbal, written, and presentations.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint).

Responsibilities

• Facilitate in-person Academy of Peer Services trainings and specialty tracks.
• Deliver JPI curricula including supervision, public speaking, leadership, policy and advocacy.
• Train at least 75 Justice Peers annually in key skills using peer-led learning.
• Coordinate training delivery across NYC, Long Island, Westchester, Upstate NY and beyond.
• Manage training registrations, attendance tracking and post-training evaluations.
• Review feedback and outcomes to improve curricula and experiences.
• Develop outreach, marketing and communications to recruit trainees.
• Build partnerships with employers, providers, advocates, agencies and community groups.
• Maintain JPI listservs and connect trainees with opportunities and resources.
• Plan and coordinate JPI’s annual conference with program development and logistics.
• Maintain program records for scheduling, demographics, expenses and reporting.
• Complete monthly reconciliation of activities and progress toward goals.

Skills

Training experience

Peer recovery support principles

NYS peer certification

Certified peer within 6 months

3+ years relevant work experience

Criminal legal system knowledge

Diversity, equity & belonging

Excellent communication

Public speaking

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Summary

The New York City Justice Peer Initiative (JPI) is dedicated to strengthening and expanding opportunities for the Justice Peer workforce. JPI advances this mission through professional-development training, New York State workforce certification, technical assistance for employers, and movement-building and policy efforts that center Justice Peer voices and leadership in transforming the criminal legal and behavioral health treatment systems.

Job Title

Training Coordinator

Job Summary

The New York City Justice Peer Initiative (JPI) is dedicated to strengthening and expanding opportunities for the Justice Peer workforce. JPI advances this mission through professional-development training, New York State workforce certification, technical assistance for employers, and movement-building and policy efforts that center Justice Peer voices and leadership in transforming the criminal legal and behavioral health treatment systems.

Shift Hours

This position is full-time working Monday through Friday 9:00am-5pm, with occasional late hours and overstays.

Salary

The salary for this role is $70,000 per year.

Location Address

2090 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd, 2 nd Floor, New York, NY 10027 Our offices are easily accessible by public transportation.

Workplace Flexibility

Flexible to complete workday from home after training and community engagement activities with typically at least 8 0% of time in- office/in-person.

What You Will Be Doing

• Facilitate in-person Academy of Peer Services specialty-track trainings, including Peer Support for Justice-Involved Individuals, Peer Support for Health and Wellness, and Peer Support for Individuals in Crisis
• Deliver JPI-developed core curricula, including Justice/Forensic Peer Supervision, as well as trainings focused on public speaking, leadership development, policy, and advocacy
• Train at least 75 Justice Peers annually in public speaking, leadership, policy engagement, and advocacy, using peer-led and participatory learning approaches
• Coordinate the delivery of JPI’s core training programs for Justice Peers across New York City, Long Island, Westchester County, Upstate New York, and Western New York, including scheduling trainers, securing locations, preparing materials, and communicating with host organizations
• Manage all aspects of training registration, attendance tracking, participant communications, and post-training evaluations
• Review participant feedback and training outcomes to identify opportunities for curriculum improvement and strengthen the overall training experience
• Develop and implement outreach, marketing, and communications strategies to recruit prospective trainees and promote JPI’s training and workforce-development opportunities
• Build partnerships with employers, service providers, advocacy organizations, community groups, government agencies, and other stakeholders to expand access to JPI trainings and support Justice Peer workforce development
• Maintain and expand JPI’s listserv and other communication channels to connect trainees and employers with training opportunities, workforce resources, organizational updates, and professional-development materials
• Work closely with the Executive Director to plan and coordinate JPI’s annual conference, including program development, presenter coordination, participant outreach, registration, logistics, and event preparation
• Maintain accurate and timely program records, including training schedules, attendance and completion data, participant demographics, evaluation results, program expenses, and other information required for internal management and funder reporting
• Complete monthly reconciliation of training activities, program data, expenses, and progress toward annual participation and performance goals.

What We Are Looking For

• Training experience and strong knowledge of peer recovery support principles, NYS peer certification and specialization tracks
• Proven track record of working with peer specialist staff
• Eligible to become a certified peer specialist within 6 months of employment
• At least three years of relevant work experience
• Experience and understanding of the criminal legal system (CLS) and the role of peer support within the CLS
• Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity, equity, and belonging and contributing to an inclusive work environment
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal) with all types and levels of audiences
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, etc

Employee Benefits

CASES cares about employee wellbeing, and we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family, including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Vacation and Paid Time Off – starting at 25 days-off annually
• 12 Paid Holidays per year
• Retirement 403b Competitive matching up to 6%
• Employee Referral Program
• Visit www.cases.org/careers/ to learn more about benefits offered by the CASES

CASES is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment with CASES is based solely on qualifications and competence for a particular position without regard to race, color, ethnic or national origin, age, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or marital, military, or citizenship status. We also actively recruit individuals with prior involvement in the criminal legal system.

This position is full-time working Monday through Friday 9:00am-5pm, with occasional late hours and overstays

35 hours per week excluding breaks