Youth Firearm Intervention Program Lead

Center for Justice Innovation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare

Dental coverage

Vision insurance

Short-term & long-term disability

Life insurance

403(b) retirement plan with employer 2

Employer contribution up to 5%

Job summary

Center for Justice Innovation in Queens, NY, seeks a Program Manager to lead a court-connected youth firearm intervention initiative for youths charged with gun-related offenses. You will supervise staff, coordinate across mentoring, workforce development, and clinical services, and ensure trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate support.

You will conduct assessments, develop individualized service plans, and liaise with court stakeholders to ensure compliant, youth-centered care.

Qualifications

• LMSW required and licensed to practice.
• Minimum 5–7 years of full-time relevant experience.
• Supervisory or managerial experience preferred.
• Experience delivering trauma-informed clinical services to youth.
• Knowledge of adolescent development and justice-involved youth.
• Bilingual skills a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day implementation of the Youth Firearm Intervention Services program.
• Supervise staff and coordinate with mentors, workforce development, and clinical teams.
• Oversee individualized service planning and trauma-informed care.
• Maintain referrals, enrollment, engagement, and court-related reporting systems.
• Collaborate with courts and internal partners to align goals and reporting.
• Ensure timely documentation and data reporting for program improvement.

Skills

LMSW

Supervisory experience

Trauma-informed care

Youth engagement

Bilingual skills

Education

LMSW license

SIFI certification within 12 months

Job description

Center for Justice Innovation in Queens, NY, seeks a Program Manager to lead a court-connected youth firearm intervention initiative for youths charged with gun-related offenses. You will supervise staff, coordinate across mentoring, workforce development, and clinical services, and ensure trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate support.

You will conduct assessments, develop individualized service plans, and liaise with court stakeholders to ensure compliant, youth-centered care.