The Vera Institute of Justice, founded in 1961, is an independent, non-partisan, nonprofit organization that combines expertise in research, technical assistance, and demonstration projects to assist leaders in government and civil society examine justice policy and practice, and improve the systems people rely on for justice and safety. Vera has offices in New York City, Washington, DC, Los Angeles, and New Orleans, and its projects and reform initiatives, typically conducted in partnership with local, state, or national officials, are located across the United States and around the world. Vera is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity in the workplace.

Common Justice is a demonstration project of the Vera Institute of Justice.  The project develops and advances solutions to violence that transform the lives of those harmed and foster racial equity without relying on incarceration.  Locally, the project operates the first alternative to incarceration and victim service program in the United States to focus on violent felonies in the adult courts.  Nationally, it leverages the lessons from its direct service to transform the justice system through partnerships, advocacy, and elevating the experience and power of those most impacted.  Rigorous and hopeful, Common Justice builds practical strategies to hold people accountable for harm, break cycles of violence, and secure safety, healing and justice for survivors and their communities.

The project seeks a hard-working, organized, enthusiastic person with excellent people skills to join its team.

Responsibilities

The Case Coordinator will be responsible for the following duties:

• Conduct individual preparatory sessions with responsible parties (defendants) before their facilitated dialogues;
• Co-facilitate dialogues with harmed and responsible parties (harmed parties and responsible parties);
• Rigorously supervise responsible parties as they complete their agreements;
• Serve as a liaison to community-based organizations serving program participants;
• Contribute to curriculum development;
• Deliver trauma-informed curriculum and services;
• Facilitate groups responsible parties, with a focus on violence, trauma, and healthy masculinity, if appropriate; and
• Monitor attendance and compliance information, and submit accurate reports to the court.
• Facilitate team meetings on a rotating basis;
• Develop and present materials at internal staff trainings.

Qualifications

Candidates must possess the following qualifications:

• MSW or comparable degree preferred;
• Three or more years experience working with system-involved youth and/or adults required;
• Experience working with victims of crime/survivors of trauma and delivering trauma-informed care preferred;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Strong group facilitation skills;
• Experience in conflict resolution and violence intervention;
• Flexibility and ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently;
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Strong written communication skills and demonstrated ability to utilize program database for case management;
• Bilingual skills (English/Spanish);
• Serious commitment to social justice;
• Formerly incarcerated people strongly encouraged to apply

Schedule

This is a full time position. Frequent evening and occasional weekend work will be required.

Salary

Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits.

How to apply

Please submit cover letter and resume. Online submission in PDF format is preferred.

However, if necessary, materials may be mailed or faxed to

ATTN: Human Resources / Case Coordinator, Common Justice

Vera Institute of Justice

233 Broadway, 12th Floor

New York, NY 10279

Fax: (212) 941-9407

Please use only one method (online, mail or fax) of submission.

No phone calls, please. Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.

Vera is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.  All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, prior record of arrest or conviction, citizenship status, current employment status, or caregiver status.

Vera works to advance justice, particularly racial justice, in an increasingly multicultural country and globally connected world. We value diverse experiences, including with regard to educational background and justice system contact, and depend on a diverse staff to carry out our mission.

For more information about Vera and Common Justice’s work, please visit www.vera.org.