Project Restore Program Manager

KAVI•Brooklyn, NY

About The Position

The Program Manager provides day-to-day operational, administrative, and programmatic management for Project Restore, an intensive restorative community-based intervention supporting 28–30 young men ages 15–28 across two cohorts in Flatbush, Brooklyn. The program is operated by Kings Against Violence Initiative (KAVI) in partnership with the Kings County District Attorney’s Office, CUNY Institute for State & Local Governance, Center for Justice Innovation, and Inside Circle. It combines credible mentoring, clinical mental health support, case management, paid career-building internships, community activation events, and immersive retreats. Reporting directly to the Program Director, the Program Manager supervises the Case Managers, Credible Mentors, and Internship Coordinator, and coordinates closely with the Licensed Clinical Social Worker. The role leads recruitment and engagement across both cohorts, attendance tracking, scheduling, crisis-response coordination, stipend management, and event and retreat logistics throughout the grant term. The Program Manager also supports staff hiring and onboarding during the Pre-Programming phase.

Requirements

College degree in criminal justice, social work, youth development, or a related field; a graduate degree is preferred.
Experience with program management in a nonprofit, criminal justice, or youth development setting.
Experience directly supervising multidisciplinary teams.
Strong computer skills and proficiency with database management software, Microsoft Suite, Google Suite, and Zoom.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Empathetic communication skills and ability to work with individuals and organizations from diverse backgrounds.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills; solution-oriented and able to think creatively.
Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize, coordinate, and organize multiple activities.
Flexibility and willingness to adjust and respond to changing situations.
Interest in restorative and social justice, and passion for serving Central Brooklyn communities.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience collaborating with courts, probation departments, or legal system partners in New York City.
Connections to education, workforce development, and youth development organizations.

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day program activities, staff coordination, logistics, and administration for Project Restore.
Supervise the Case Managers, Credible Mentors, and Internship Coordinator.
Coordinate session schedules and program locations.
Oversee participant recruitment and engagement across both cohorts.
Track attendance and manage stipend administration.
Manage logistics for community activation events and immersive retreats.
Lead daily check-ins with Case Managers and Credible Mentors about participant engagement, crisis-response needs, and emerging concerns.
Support weekly all-staff meetings to discuss participant progress and coordinate across roles.
Coordinate closely with the Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Support hiring and onboarding of project staff, including Case Managers, Credible Mentors, and the Internship Coordinator, during the Pre-Programming phase.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director.