Program Manager, Community Healing

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.
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THE OPPORTUNITY

The Bronx Community Justice Center (BxCJC), one of the Center's newest projects, works to create a safer, more equitable Bronx through community-driven safety initiatives, violence prevention, youth opportunity, and economic development efforts. 

The Bronx Community Justice Center is seeking a Program Manager, Community Healing. Reporting to the  Director of Youth and Community Initiatives the Program Manager will manage the provision of therapeutic services and individual support, as well as support group programming and community-based projects in collaboration with young people living in the South Bronx

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Supervise and support a team of social workers and social work interns to provide individual and group based support to young people;
• Develop healing-centered community practices and programs to support youth and community members; 
• Provide social work consultation, trainings, and support to an interdisciplinary team of staff; 
• Lead case conferences and team meetings; 
• Provide individual counseling and support to young people, with a focus on young people who have been most impacted by community violence;
• Provide holistic advocacy and case management;
• Provide crisis intervention and support; 
• Engage family and community supports, as needed;
• Manage records, reporting, and documentation; 
• Work alongside violence prevention Outreach Workers and Violence Interrupters to engage and support individuals most impacted by community violence;
• Create innovative group programming to support community care and wellness; 
• Facilitate a range of workshops and programming to support young people;
• Support community wellness and healing through community-based events and activations;
• Form partnerships with community stakeholders, organizations, and agencies to strengthen systems of support for participants;
• Plan group curricula and facilitate therapeutic group sessions for participants;
• Participate in clinical supervision;
• Participate (and lead) in case conferencing meetings with non-clinical case management staff as needed;
• Participate in agency staff meetings, self-care activities and trainings;
• Work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team of violence interrupters, outreach workers, and community programs staff;
• Participate in promotion of programmatic resources, community outreach, and community engagement;
• Canvass community alongside the Save Our Streets South Bronx team and other staff at the BxCJC;
• Attend community stakeholder meetings, including community board, resident association, precinct council, and other related recurring meetings; and
• Additional relevant tasks, as needed.

Qualifications:

• LMSW and a minimum 5-7 years of professional experience in community-based individual support settings required, LCSW preferred;
• At least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership capacity required;
• SIFI certified or eligible;
• Commitment to anti-oppressive practice and creating space that centers BIPOC communities; 
• Commitment to youth-led practice and belief in the innate capacity of youth to positively impact their community;
• Extremely punctual and reliable, highly organized and detail-oriented;
• Strong problem solving skills;
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills;
• Ability to work evenings & weekends, as needed;
• Knowledge of youth engagement, victimization, community violence and intimate partner violence necessary;
• Understanding of the criminal justice system, ACS, and other related institutions;
• Understanding of Cure Violence projects desirable;
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and as part of a team;
• Experience with individual case management and counseling;
• Understanding of complex trauma reactions; and
• Experience working with youth and families from marginalized communities and youth who have been impacted by criminal legal systems.

Position Type: Full-time, Monday-Friday from 10:00am - 6:00pm.

Position Location: Bronx, New York.

Compensation: The compensation range for this position is $70,000 - $85,000 and is commensurate with experience. 

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