Compliance Specialist, Supervised Release Program

Center for Justice Innovation•New York, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Center for Justice Innovation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing community safety and racial justice. The Supervised Release Program (SRP) offers an alternative to jail by providing pre-trial supervision, case management, and voluntary social services to people at risk of pretrial detention. Program participants are monitored to ensure their appearance at court dates, compliance with mandated programming, as well as referrals to community-based programming such as job training, drug treatment, and mental health counseling. The Center runs SRP operating sites in Brooklyn and Staten Island. SIJC seeks a Compliance Specialist for the borough’s Supervised Release Program (SRP) which provides supervision, case management, and social service connection to thousands of court-mandated participants each year. Reporting to the Compliance Manager, the Compliance Specialist will ensure adherence to compliance protocols and program policy, assist with creating and providing written and verbal case updates to court based staff and stakeholders. The Compliance Specialist will also work closely with the Director of Court Operations & Compliance, Data Analytics and Applied Research team (DAAR) and Compliance team to oversee and audit the accuracy of internal data and practices. Additionally, this role will effectively communicate and collaborate with the various departments within the Supervised Release Program, such as; Clinical Intake, Case Management, Community Engagement and Court Operations teams to ensure accurate court reporting and data collection.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least one year of experience working in a criminal court setting and/or human service field, or 3-4 years’ experience in the criminal justice field as an equivalency
Excellent writing skills and attention to detail are required
Candidate must be a skilled communicator able to work in multi-disciplinary settings and maintain strong relationships with multiple agencies and organizations both onsite and in the community
Candidate must also enjoy working with a diverse population and be a team player
Candidates must be open to constructive engagement with other professionals who have differing and, at times, competing perspectives
All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment

Responsibilities

Provide written and verbal case updates to the court and court staff as needed including compliance reporting
Track cases and manage multiple court room assignments
Maintain appropriate participant information in electronic databases and hard files, including court assessment, screening and outcome information
Maintain good relationships with all participants and partners
Assist the Compliance department with audits, compliance concerns, and data collection
Produce daily compliance reports for court stakeholders and provide compliance updates in court, when needed
Assist with administrative tasks, when needed
Assist with onboarding and training initiatives for program staff and new hires
Work closely with the Center for Justice Innovation's Data Analytics & Applied Research
Review and analyze internal trends and practices to support programmatic evaluation
Assist participants with court reminders and providing relevant information about upcoming court dates
Participate in staff meetings and trainings as well as attend evening community events and meetings, as needed
Perform other relevant duties, as necessary