Senior Program Manager, Family Enrichment Center

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 Staten Island Justice Center is seeking a Senior Program Manager, Family Enrichment Center. Reporting to the Deputy Project Director, the Senior Program Manager will oversee day to day operations of the Family Enrichment Center (FEC) funded by the New York City Administration for Children Services (ACS). FECs represent one of ACS' approaches to supporting child and family well-being and strong communities, build on family and community strengths, are guided by the community's interests, dreams, goals, and desires, and do so without being intrusive or using a case management approach. FECs do not follow a traditional social service delivery approach. They are 100% voluntary, safe spaces that welcome all, and respect each person's privacy and their ability to decide how, when, and how often to interact with an FEC. The Senior Program Manager will ensure the FEC is run with fidelity to the model, serve as a liaison to ACS , and co-design and co-implement strategies.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Identify community members through a series of virtual and in-person meetings who are interested in being part of the FEC and engage them in discussions about community needs, assets, and strengths to inform FEC vision and offerings;
• Bring the model of co-design to life by ensuring that members have substantial roles in creating a vision for the FEC and designing offerings that promote one or more of the seven family protective factors (Resilience, Relationships, Knowledge, Support, Communication, Economic Mobility, and Community);
• Develop and support an Advisory Council/Board of FEC members to guide the strategic vision for the FEC, manage the FEC budget, and participate in management decisions, reviewing financial reports, and other activities;
• Manage the hiring, training, and coaching of FEC staff/team members and provide supervision and ongoing support;
• Create a culture of equity, collaboration, and non-hierarchical decision making among staff, FEC members, and Advisory Council /Board members and ensure that the FEC is known as an entity separate from the contractor, not marketed as a "program" of the contractor, and that the contractor allows the community to create its own FEC identity;
• Maintain consistent communication with the New York City Administration for Children Services (ACS) Division of Child and Family Well-Being team to discuss progress and ensure that all contractual responsibilities are being adhered to;
• Leverage additional resources through in-kind donations, pro-bono services, and additional funding opportunities;
• Support ongoing quality assurance and quality improvement to assess the FEC impact and ensure fidelity to frameworks of equity, co-design, Appreciative Inquiry (AI), and protective factors by working with FEC members, ACS representatives, contracted agency staff, and/or consultants
• Participate and engage the FEC team in learning collaboratives facilitated by ACS with other FEC teams from across the city;
• Participate in SIJC all-staff meetings, committees, and staff development activities;
• Attend SIJC/FEC events or community meetings after hours or on weekends; and
• Additional tasks as necessary. 

Qualifications: A Master's degree and five years of professional experience, or a Bachelor's degree and seven years of professional experience, or a high school diploma and at least eleven years of professional experience is required, equivalent lived experience is strongly preferred. Additionally, 3-4 years of relevant supervisory experience is preferred. Bilingual English/Spanish is strongly preferred. Experience with project management, developing internal policies, allocating resources, and managing staff towards deadlines and performance goals required. Candidate should have a track record of engaging in on-the-ground community-based work and must embody and create a welcoming culture of creativity, flexibility, community and social justice. Relevant experience includes managerial and/or leadership roles in community organizing, community-led programs, coalitions, or other community-driven service delivery.  Candidates should be from or have deep connection with the community they will be serving. Additional preferred qualifications include:

• Knowledge of, lived experience in, and commitment to the FEC community;
• Outstanding community organizing, collaboration, and advocacy skills;
• Knowledge of one or more of the FEC frameworks (equity, co-design, Appreciative Inquiry, Family Protective Factors) or other frameworks/approaches with similar components;
• Knowledge of – and commitment to – the Staten Island Northshore communities;
• Management skills in collaborative team environments that includes supporting paid and volunteer team members, managing budgets, and monitoring milestones and outcomes;
• Commitment to and ability to implement strategies related to cultural competency, equity, and diversity and inclusion;
• Strong interpersonal skills, facilitation skills, and the ability to connect with people with diverse and intersecting identities; and
• Ability to perform multiple tasks effectively in a fast-paced, challenging, and constantly changing environment.

Position Type: Full-time, in-person schedule. Must be able to work nights or weekends, as needed.

Position Location: Staten Island, NY.

Compensation: The compensation range for this position is $79,800 - $86,610 and is commensurate with experience. 

Note: This position is part of the Staten Island Justice Center's senior leadership team and carries the outward-facing title of Director of Family Enrichment Center (FEC), as required by the program's funder.

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.

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