Coordinator of Restorative Justice Initiatives (CRJI)

New York City, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Kings County District Attorneys Office (KCDA) is one of the largest prosecutors offices in the country. With a commitment to developing and implementing innovative prosecutorial strategies that will fulfill our vision of keeping Brooklyn safe while at the same time ensuring fairness and justice for all. KCDA has an exciting opportunity to work as a Coordinator of Restorative Justice Initiative.

Reporting to the Director of Restorative Justice Initiatives the CRJI will help with the replication and implementation of Project Restore (PR) and the coordination of community outreach activities to support its participants success.

Specifically the Coordinator of Restorative Justice Initiatives will work with the Assistant Director of Community Restorative Justice Initiatives(ADCRJI) to:

-Provide individualized case management and oversight for participants referred through the Kings County District Attorneys Office.
-Coordinate and manage KCDA diversion cases including those handled internally and through community partners.
-Ensure individualized care consistent follow-up and development of participant accountability plans.
-Support participants in achieving restorative and rehabilitative goals aligned with program objectives.
-Maintain consistent case documentation progress notes and outcome tracking.
-Collaborate with community organizations legal partners and service providers to ensure wraparound support.
-Provide acute support for high-needs participants including crisis intervention advocacy and linkage to mental health educational or employment resources.
-Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings restorative circles and case review sessions to ensure alignment and continuity of care.

Preferred Skills
-Experience in case management restorative justice or alternative-to-incarcerating programming.
-Understanding of criminal legal systems diversion models and reentry processes.
-Strong skills in motivational interviewing crisis response and community coordination.
-Ability to work with system-impacted individuals with compassion discretion and cultural humility.
-Excellent written and verbal communication skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office or case-tracking databases.
-Demonstrated exceptional clinical acumen and experience.
-Expert knowledge of local service providers and resources.

Additional Information.

Candidates must meet the additional requirements:
-A bachelors degree in Human Services Social Work or related field.
-Five years of relevant experience including case management and supervision responsibilities.
-Demonstrated ability to support participants through trauma-informed and restorative approaches.
-Commitment to equity accountability and community-based healing practices.

Hours/Shift

Monday - Friday 11:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M.
Flexibility required for evening and weekend events as needed.

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Qualifications :

Qualification Requirements
1. High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to duties described above; or
2. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to 1 above.

Additional Information :

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic including but not limited to an individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.

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Employment Type :

Full-time