Peer Coordinator - ICM - NYC Criminal Justice Agency : Job Details

CJA's work seeks to reduce jail overcrowding and unnecessary detention in New York City.

Are you a certified Peer Specialist who is interested in assisting program participants in your community?

Are you interested in helping us implement a more person-centered, recovery-oriented, trauma-informed approach?

Would you like to help change the way arrested individuals view the criminal justice system?

Join our team of multi-disciplined professionals!

The New York City Criminal Justice Agency (CJA) is a not-for-profit service and research organization that operates in partnership with the New York City Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice. CJA is the City's main pretrial services agency, combining operations, pilot projects, and research under one roof. CJA utilizes procedural justice practices to provide pretrial services to over 100,000 persons arrested annually in New York City.

The Criminal Justice Agency (CJA), a non-profit organization under contract with the City of New York to provide pre-trial and research services to the courts, operates a Supervised Release Program in Queens Criminal Court.

This program screens defendants charged with non-violent felony and misdemeanor offenses that present a substantial likelihood of detention. CJA screens targeted defendants for release at criminal court arraignment, subject to specific conditions including maintaining contact with the program, participating in an assessment process to identify needs such as substance abuse and mental health, and agreeing to program monitoring of court appearances and re-arrests.

This is a great opportunity for a dynamic, resourceful, service-oriented individual with lived experience and a background in providing support to high needs populations with criminal court involvement.

The Peer Coordinator ICM reports directly to the Peer Supervisor ICM and supports all peer team coordination tasks and administrative duties. The Peer Coordinator ICM is responsible for providing holistic, person-centered support and mentorship to a team of Peer Specialists. The Peer Coordinator also facilitates internal and external wellness and recovery groups for staff and program participants.

• Provide support and mentorship to a team of Certified Peer Specialists.
• Support the Peer Supervisor with all team coordination and administrative duties, including review and assignment of Peer referrals.
• Conduct internal program chart reviews on a quarterly basis, capturing data and tracking outcomes of referrals and assignments.
• Support the Peer Supervisor in the development and facilitation of evidence-based groups, training, and team-building activities.
• Assist in ensuring the team adheres to all QSRP and agency policies and procedures.
• Manage a small caseload of participants with complex needs requiring experienced Peer support.

• OASAS/OMH Peer Specialist Certification required.
• 3 years of professional experience as a Peer Specialist, Peer Advocate, or Peer Counselor in a Behavioral Health or Criminal Justice setting required.
• History of lived experience in recovery and/or the criminal justice system required.
• Strong knowledge of person-centered, recovery-oriented practices.
• Experience with online communication tools required.
• Certification in Wellness and Recovery Action Planning (WRAP) and Intentional Peer Support (IPS) preferred.
• Knowledge of NYC Court Operations preferred.
• Bilingual skills preferred.

The successful candidate will possess a combination of the following knowledge, skills, and experiences:

• Familiarity with Pretrial/Supervised Release, Alternative to Detention (ATD), or Alternative to Incarceration (ATI) models.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be willing to work evening and weekend hours as operations expand.

$61,188.40

QUEENS, NY

Each employee should embody the following core values in their work at CJA:

• Commitment: We are committed to being active partners in criminal justice reform.
• Fairness: We are guided by fairness and the presumption of innocence.
• Innovation: We value curiosity as a driving force to lead the way in pretrial services.

CJA offers a generous benefit plan including health, dental and vision insurance, four weeks' vacation, paid holidays, and a retirement plan with employer matching contributions.

NOTE: Only those candidates being considered will be contacted. No phone calls please.

The New York City Criminal Justice Agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

CJA is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.