Social Worker, Felony Alternative to Incarceration
Center for Justice InnovationNew York, New York, United States • New York, New York, United States
Posted September 16, 2025
62300 - 78700 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
The Center for Justice Innovation is a community justice organization founded in 1996, dedicated to enhancing safety and racial justice through innovative approaches. With decades of experience in courts and communities, they offer a wide range of services including community courts, problem-solving justice, and research, aiming to drive systemic change and improve access to justice across the nation.
Job Description
The Center for Justice Innovation is seeking a Social Worker to join their team of social workers and a peer navigator in Manhattan, NY, at the Manhattan Felony Alternative to Incarceration (ATI) Court. This innovative Court model connects individuals participating in felony court with community-based services, aiming to reduce the use of unnecessary incarceration and promote positive change. The role focuses on clinical assessments, case management, referrals, and collaboration with key stakeholders.
Requirements
- LMSW with a minimum of 4 years in criminal justice and/or a related field is required.
- Knowledge and/or lived experience related to the criminal justice system and its impacts on communities.
- Willingness to work collaboratively with court personnel and on-site partner agencies.
- Skill and openness to constructive engagement with differing perspectives.
- Commitment to a holistic and strengths-based approach.
- Experience working with drug/alcohol treatment, mental health services, co-occurring disorders, trauma-informed and strengths-based approaches strongly preferred.
Benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare
- Dental coverage
- Vision insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Life insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Commuter FSA
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Mental health care programs