Coordinator, Youth Justice Mentoring

Center for Justice Innovation • Bronx, NY

2d • $55,000 - $72,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Operating within the Bronx criminal courthouse, Bronx Community Solutions (BCS) is a project of the Center that provides meaningful early diversion, pre-plea and post-conviction sentencing options to participants, in lieu of traditional outcomes. By participating in one of BCS’ programs, participants are connected to an array of onsite staff, including social workers, case managers, and group facilitators, with the goal of addressing underlying social service needs and connecting participants to an array of community-based organizations, using the arrest as a window of opportunity to change the direction of an individual’s life and avoid unnecessary incarceration. Bronx Community Solutions (BCS) is seeking a Youth Justice Mentoring Coordinator. Reporting to the Clinical Supervisor, the Coordinator will focus on working with youth and emerging adults ages 16-24 who have been referred by stakeholders in the justice system to provide mentoring support and case management, while building positive, trusting relationships. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of peer group dynamics and the ability to foster a positive and supportive group culture. This role is responsible for developing a sense of community through group activities, workshops, community outreach, resource building, and individualized mentoring or coaching. The Coordinator will play an integral role in facilitating various curriculums around youth engagement, leading both individual and group mentoring sessions, and implementing effective engagement strategies to promote participant compliance and growth. The successful candidate will demonstrate empathy, professionalism, and the ability to communicate program policies and expectations in a way that promotes understanding and trust among youth participants.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or a minimum of 2-3 years of experience working in a social service setting is required
• Experience working in a court or criminal justice setting strongly preferred
• Experience working with youth or emerging adult populations is strongly preferred
• Knowledge of and connection to Bronx neighborhoods preferred
• Experience working with justice-involved individuals preferred
• Experience working with clients with substance abuse and mental health diagnoses preferred
• Bilingual (English-Spanish) is strongly preferred
• Skilled communicator able to work in a multi-disciplinary setting and maintain strong relationships with multiple agencies and organizations both onsite and in the community
• Self-starter who can be efficient within a fast-paced environment
• Excellent writing skills plus proficiency in basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite, and previous database experience
• Must be detailed-oriented with great time management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Apply mentoring and coaching practices to develop life skills, strengthen self-awareness, process social pressures, and promote engagement in voluntary services
• Help to bridge engagement to the rest of the ATI team by being able to identify, share and discuss multiple frameworks for understanding their participant life experiences
• Provide participants with assistance in identifying any barriers to successful completion of mandated services and developing community supports to help them overcome any barriers
• Utilize and teach problem solving and healthy decision-making techniques
• Recruit and coordinate with outside partner organizations that can provide mentor/coaching services
• Help youth and families navigate the criminal justice system as it relates to court appearances, case advocacy and program requirements
• Monitor and report on engagement to all court stakeholders, and work with stakeholders to facilitate improved mandate compliance as needed
• Assist court-based staff with the case management of longer-term cases, which may involve individuals participating in drug treatment, anger management treatment, or other long-term monitoring
• Conduct follow-up for program referral and track outcomes
• Collaborate with clinical staff to ensure that the needs of the clients are met
• Participate in individual and group supervision with the Clinical Supervisor and clinic staff
• Participate in staff meetings and staff development programs where appropriate
• Provide voluntary referrals to community-based services for youth prosocial engagements as needed
• Communicate with service providers to facilitate, follow-up and assist participants with voluntary service referrals
• Complete all necessary documentation and input data into computer database
• Additional tasks as necessary.

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%.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees