Program Manager, Crown Heights Community Justice Connect

Center for Justice Innovation•New York, NY

1d•$66,490 - $88,100•Onsite

About The Position

Community Justice Connect, operated by the Center for Justice Innovation, is a network of storefront centers that train community volunteers to provide free legal information, assistance, and referrals to people with civil legal problems. The program seeks to solve issues in areas like housing, public benefits, employment, family law, and immigration before they become emergencies that must be litigated in court. Currently, Community Justice Connect operates in Brooklyn, Bronx and Queens. The Community Justice Connect project is seeking a Manager for its Crown Heights location. Reporting to the Attorney-in-Charge of Community Justice Connect, the Manager will oversee the volunteer recruitment, site administration, and outreach to community partners to build a strong network for reaching clients and providing services. The Manager must also be able to create a warm and welcoming environment for volunteers and visitors to the site.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in social work, public administration, criminal justice, or a related field preferred and 5-6 years of experience or a Master's degree and 3 years of experience required
Excellent written skills
Skilled communicator
Able to work in multi-disciplinary settings
Maintain strong relationships with multiple agencies and organizations both onsite and in the community
Legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment

Responsibilities

Recruit volunteers to participate in the Community Justice Connect program at least every four months, and on as as-needed basis
Organize volunteer schedules and staffing
Supervise volunteers as they provide guidance, offer information, and assist clients, including some evening and weekend hours
Support and supervise ongoing volunteer training and appreciation events
Coordinate with attorneys on organizing community clinics and workshops, and establishing policy and procedures for legal referrals
Participate in Housing Justice Initiatives meetings and activities
Conduct outreach on an ongoing basis for new volunteers and clients
Attend local community board meetings and events held by local elected officials
Screen cases that are referred to attorneys for legal advice
Maintain policy and procedure for data collection, recording and reporting
Support Community Justice Connect staff and volunteers in other sites as needed
Manage storefront office, including, but not limited to, maintaining vendor payments, office supplies, extermination services, office cleaning services, etc.
Other relevant duties, as assigned