Compliance Specialist

Center for Justice Innovation•New York, NY

4d•$52,000 - $65,400•Onsite

About The Position

Brooklyn Justice Initiatives (BJI), a program of the Center for Justice Innovation, seeks a Compliance Specialist to support accurate compliance tracking and reporting for the Supervised Release team and assist BJI programs with compliance concerns, audits, and data collection and entry. The Specialist will help ensure programmatic deliverables are met and provide regular internal feedback and written updates to the Court, including defense attorneys, Assistant District Attorneys, clerks, and judges. Working with compliance leadership and other Compliance Specialists, the role also supports the accuracy of internal data and quality assurance of BJI practices. The position is based in Brooklyn, New York, and reports to the Compliance Manager.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least one year of experience in a criminal court setting and/or human services field, or 3–4 years of experience in the criminal justice field as an equivalent.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Strong writing ability.
Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds in a culturally responsive manner.
Professional demeanor and ability to communicate appropriately with judges and other court personnel.

Responsibilities

Conduct routine audits of Brooklyn Justice Initiatives programs, including program compliance and other internal audits.
Track participant progress in accordance with grant requirements.
Coordinate with court staff to provide stakeholders with participant compliance, eligibility, and case-status information.
Provide written case updates to the court and other court staff, including compliance and non-compliance reports.
Generate daily and weekly compliance memorandums detailing participant mandates, upcoming court dates, and outcomes.
Coordinate across BJI programs for participants who are also involved in the Alternatives to Incarceration program.
Maintain participant information in electronic databases, including data entry and collection, mandate information, and court outcomes.
Assist compliance leadership and senior management with developing and implementing programs, protocols, initiatives, and interventions.
Assist with training initiatives for program staff and new hires.
Work with the Center’s Data Analytics & Applied Research team to improve quality assurance across BJI programming.
Review and analyze internal trends and practices to support program evaluation.
Attend required staff meetings and trainings, which may occur outside traditional business hours, and attend project events after hours with advance notice as needed.
Perform other relevant tasks as needed.