Criminal Justice - Community Specialist - Assessment Center

Bowery Residents' Committee • New York, NY

13h

About The Position

The Criminal Justice Community Specialist supports individuals transitioning from incarceration to shelter by providing case management, discharge planning, compliance monitoring, and coordination with criminal justice and community partners. The role promotes stability, accountability, and successful community reintegration while supporting BRC’s mission of helping people experiencing homelessness achieve dignity, self-sufficiency, and independence.

The position coordinates discharge planning for individuals moving from prisons or jails into BRC shelter programs, provides case management to clients involved with the criminal justice system, and monitors compliance with post-incarceration mandates. It tracks clients subject to sex offender registration requirements, maintains accurate client and program records, prepares weekly reports, conducts community outreach, and communicates relevant status information to BRC staff and external partners while maintaining confidentiality.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Human Services, Social Work, or a related field, with relevant experience working with individuals involved in the criminal justice system.
• A high school diploma or GED and several years of relevant experience working with the criminal justice population and city agencies may be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
• Knowledge of housing, employment, vocational, and other community resources relevant to BRC clients.
• Experience working with city agencies and systems serving individuals involved with the criminal justice system.
• Strong organizational, case management, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, community partners, city agencies, and other stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Experience coordinating with local businesses, NYPD, community residents, and other community stakeholders.
• Experience providing case management, discharge planning, or reentry services to individuals transitioning from incarceration.
• Experience working with parole, probation, or other criminal justice agencies.
• Knowledge of community-based resources and services that support housing stability, employment, vocational development, and successful community reintegration.
• Bilingual Spanish; other language skills may be beneficial based on program needs.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate discharge planning for individuals transitioning from prisons or jails into BRC shelter programs, communicating with relevant criminal justice and community partners.
• Provide case management to clients involved with the criminal justice system, including individuals subject to sex offender registration requirements and other assigned clients.
• Collaborate with parole, probation, and other criminal justice agencies to support client compliance with post-incarceration mandates and supervision requirements.
• Monitor and track clients subject to sex offender registration requirements, ensuring required information is current and submitted to appropriate partner agencies.
• Review and use information from DHS Security and other relevant sources to monitor and track criminal justice and sex offender clients within BRC programs.
• Maintain accurate and current client demographic and status information and ensure records are consistent with DHS and other applicable agency information.
• Monitor client status, location within the BRC system, risk level, registration requirements, and other relevant information to support case management and compliance monitoring.
• Prepare and maintain weekly reports regarding criminal justice and sex offender populations, including client location, risk level, demographics, and other required information.
• Conduct community outreach and engage clients regarding compliance with BRC’s Good Neighbor Policy, addressing concerns and providing appropriate guidance and referrals.
• Maintain accurate and timely case notes, tracking information, reports, and other required documentation.
• Communicate relevant client status, compliance concerns, and other case-related information to appropriate BRC staff and external partners while maintaining confidentiality.
• Collaborate with program staff, DHS, parole and probation, law enforcement, and other community partners to support client stability, compliance, and successful community reintegration.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive health and dental plans, with coverage available for a spouse, domestic partner, and dependents.
• Minimum of 3 weeks paid vacation, 12 paid holidays, plus additional paid sick and personal time.
• 403(b) retirement plan with BRC matching contributions.
• Tuition assistance and career development and training opportunities.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare, transit, and childcare expenses.
• Free resources for legal, financial, and personal support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level