Syracuse, New York, United States · On-site
$52k–$55k/yr
THE ORGANIZATION The Center for Justice Innovation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing community safety and racial justice. Since 1996, we’ve worked alongside communities, courts, and those most directly a…
Skills: Case Management, Crisis Intervention, Trauma-Informed Care, Needs Assessment, Advocacy
New York, New York, United States · On-site
$59k–$71k/yr
THE ORGANIZATION The Center for Justice Innovation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing community safety and racial justice. Since 1996, we’ve worked alongside communities, courts, and those most directly a…
Skills: Staff supervision, Violence interruption, Community organizing, Crisis intervention, Case management
New York, New York, United States · On-site
$61k–$79k/yr
THE ORGANIZATION The Center for Justice Innovation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing community safety and racial justice. Since 1996, we’ve worked alongside communities, courts, and those most directly a…
Skills: Psychosocial Assessments, Case Management, Trauma-Informed Care, Clinical Diagnosis, Crisis Intervention
New York, New York, United States · On-site
$68k–$88k/yr
THE ORGANIZATION The Center for Justice Innovation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing community safety and racial justice. Since 1996, we’ve worked alongside communities, courts, and those most directly a…
Skills: Program Management, Restorative Justice, Circle Facilitation, Case Management, Youth Advocacy
New York, New York, United States · On-site
$145k–$167k/yr
THE ORGANIZATION The Center for Justice Innovation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing community safety and racial justice. Since 1996, we’ve worked alongside communities, courts, and those most directly a…
Skills: Government Relations, Policy Engagement, Strategic Planning, Stakeholder Management, Public Speaking
New York, New York, United States · On-site
$61k–$79k/yr
THE ORGANIZATION The Center for Justice Innovation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing community safety and racial justice. Since 1996, we’ve worked alongside communities, courts, and those most directly a…
Skills: Crisis Intervention, De-escalation, Case Management, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing
New York, New York, United States · On-site
$69k–$91k/yr
THE ORGANIZATION The Center for Justice Innovation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing community safety and racial justice. Since 1996, we’ve worked alongside communities, courts, and those most directly a…
Skills: Clinical Assessment, Case Management, Staff Supervision, Crisis Intervention, De-escalation
New York, New York, United States · On-site
$69k–$91k/yr
THE ORGANIZATION The Center for Justice Innovation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing community safety and racial justice. Since 1996, we’ve worked alongside communities, courts, and those most directly a…
Skills: Clinical Assessment, Case Management, Crisis Intervention, De-escalation, Care Coordination
New York, New York, United States · On-site
$69k–$91k/yr
THE ORGANIZATION The Center for Justice Innovation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing community safety and racial justice. Since 1996, we’ve worked alongside communities, courts, and those most directly a…
Skills: Clinical Assessment, Case Management, Staff Supervision, Crisis Intervention, De-escalation
New York, New York, United States · On-site
$69k–$91k/yr
THE ORGANIZATION The Center for Justice Innovation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing community safety and racial justice. Since 1996, we’ve worked alongside communities, courts, and those most directly a…
Skills: Clinical Assessment, Case Management, Crisis Intervention, De-escalation, Staff Supervision
New York, New York, United States · On-site
$57k–$78k/yr
THE ORGANIZATION The Center for Justice Innovation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing community safety and racial justice. Since 1996, we’ve worked alongside communities, courts, and those most directly a…
Skills: Supervision, Case Management, Court Liaison, Compliance Reporting, Interpersonal Communication
New York, New York, United States · Hybrid
$125k–$140k/yr
THE ORGANIZATION The Center for Justice Innovation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing community safety and racial justice. Since 1996, we’ve worked alongside communities, courts, and those most directly a…
Skills: Employee Relations, Labor Relations, Workplace Investigations, Collective Bargaining, Performance Management
New York, New York, United States · On-site
$52k–$65k/yr
THE ORGANIZATION The Center for Justice Innovation is a community justice organization that centers safety and racial justice. Since our founding in 1996, the Center has partnered with community members, courts, and the …
Skills: Case Management, Crisis Intervention, De-escalation, Needs-based Screening, Care Coordination
New York, New York, United States · On-site
$63k–$72k/yr
THE ORGANIZATION The Center for Justice Innovation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing community safety and racial justice. Since 1996, we’ve worked alongside communities, courts, and those most directly a…
Skills: Staff Supervision, Case Management, Crisis Intervention, Harm Reduction, Motivational Interviewing
New York, New York, United States · On-site
$29/hr–$37/hr
THE ORGANIZATION The Center for Justice Innovation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing community safety and racial justice. Since 1996, we’ve worked alongside communities, courts, and those most directly a…
Skills: Case Management, Court Monitoring, Trauma-Informed Care, Strength-Based Approach, Crisis Intervention
New York, New York, United States · On-site
$53k–$67k/yr
THE ORGANIZATION The Center for Justice Innovation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing community safety and racial justice. Since 1996, we’ve worked alongside communities, courts, and those most directly a…
Skills: Case Management, Court Monitoring, Trauma-Informed Care, Strength-Based Approach, Data Entry
New York, New York, United States · On-site
THE ORGANIZATION The Center for Justice Innovation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing community safety and racial justice. Since 1996, we’ve worked alongside communities, courts, and those most directly a…
Skills: Outreach, Intake, Case Management, Scheduling, Communication
New York, New York, United States · On-site
$78k–$102k/yr
THE ORGANIZATION The Center for Justice Innovation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing community safety and racial justice. Since 1996, we’ve worked alongside communities, courts, and those most directly a…
Skills: Clinical Supervision, Case Management, Restorative Justice, Trauma-Informed Care, Crisis Intervention
New York, New York, United States · On-site
$64k–$80k/yr
THE ORGANIZATION The Center for Justice Innovation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing community safety and racial justice. Since 1996, we’ve worked alongside communities, courts, and those most directly a…
Skills: Staff Supervision, Case Management, Bilingual Spanish, Stakeholder Management, Grant Reporting
New York, New York, United States · On-site
$66k–$88k/yr
THE ORGANIZATION The Center for Justice Innovation (formerly the Center for Court Innovation) is a non-profit organization that works with communities and justice systems to advance equity, increase safety, and help indi…
Skills: Volunteer Recruitment, Site Administration, Community Outreach, Staff Supervision, Case Screening
Syracuse, New York, United States • On-site
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The Case Manager provides crisis intervention and short-term case management for participants in the Emerging Adult Domestic Violence Court. They connect individuals to community-based services and collaborate with court stakeholders to help participants navigate the legal system.
A bachelor's degree in social work or a related field and 2-4 years of case management experience are required. Candidates must have experience working with diverse populations facing domestic violence, mental health issues, or homelessness.
THE ORGANIZATION
The Center for Justice Innovation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing community safety and racial justice. Since 1996, we’ve worked alongside communities, courts, and those most directly affected by the justice system to build stronger, healthier, and more equitable neighborhoods. With a team of over 900 staff and an annual budget of $130 million, the Center carries out its mission through three core strategies:
Operating Programs that pilot new ideas and address local challenges;
Conducting original research to evaluate what works—and what doesn’t; and
Providing expert assistance and policy guidance to reformers across the country and beyond.
Backed by decades of on-the-ground experience and nationally recognized expertise, we bring innovative, practical, and lasting solutions to justice systems nationwide.
Learn more about our work at www.innovatingjustice.org.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Center’s Syracuse office seeks a Case Manager for the Syracuse City Emerging Adult Domestic Violence (EA DV) Court. Reporting to the EA DV Court Project Coordinator, the Case Manager will support participants in the EA DV Court by connecting them to community-based service partners, including but not limited to abusive partner intervention programs (APIP), local social services, employment and education programs, substance abuse treatment programs, shelter services, legal advocacy, and counseling. The Case Manager will identify and address barriers to voluntary service engagement and ensure warm handoffs to community-based providers, when feasible.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Provide crisis intervention, local service delivery systems advocacy, and short-term clinically-informed case management services and support to individuals with an active case in EA DV Court and provide in-person and telephone crisis intervention, advocacy, and resources and referrals;
Conduct intakes and needs-based assessments for participants;
Serve as a liaison and build positive working relationships with court stakeholders, community partners, and partnering agencies;
Create and facilitate brief educational sessions to emerging adults inside the courtroom on topics related to emerging adults;
Establish and maintain linkages with community partners who can provide appropriate interventions and services to court-involved individuals;
Assist clients in identifying, understanding, and prioritizing problems in obtaining information on available resources and assist in seeking help from intervention systems including criminal justice, legal, medical counseling, and income programs at various community partner locations;
Attend EA DV Court, meeting with participants before, during, and after their court appearances to help them navigate court and collaborate with court staff and stakeholders;
Deliver court update reports to the courtroom, gather case outcome information, collect court documents and stand on record, as needed;
Maintain effective collaboration with court staff, the EA DV Court judge, and Resource Coordinator;
Maintain accurate and timely data entry and case documentation aligned with the program model, court reporting obligations, and best practices;
Maintain the case management database consistent with the Center’s data guidelines and best practices;
Ensure that all services are maintained in accordance with the Center’s mission and goals;
Provide emotional support for the short term and immediate needs of EA DV Court participants;
Provide face-to-face and telephone crisis intervention at the request participants;
Ensure adequate services for program participants;
De-escalate difficult and/or emotional participant situations and respond promptly to their needs;
Adhere to all Center policies, procedures and safety protocols; and;
Additional relevant tasks, as needed.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in social work or related field required. Minimum 2-4 years' experience in case management required. Prior experience with youth or young adults, individuals experiencing domestic violence, mental health, substance use disorder, and/or homelessness. Experience in pretrial, court-based, or criminal legal system strongly preferred. Candidates must work effectively in a crisis-orientated setting with diverse individuals. Excellent written skills required. Skilled communicator able to work in a multi-disciplinary setting and maintain strong relationships with multiple agencies and organizations both onsite and in the community. Candidates must be able to develop a compassionate rapport with defendants accused of domestic violence. Candidates must have knowledge of community-based service delivery systems, in particular thorough knowledge of the criminal and civil justice systems. Candidates must promptly respond to crises as well as conducting thorough and consistent follow-up with participants and community-based service partners. Candidates must provide trauma informed services and strong knowledge of crisis intervention techniques. Candidates must be able work in partnership with diverse individuals and maintain positive relationships with community partners. Candidates must be able to multitask effectively, work independently, and adapt to demanding situations and works well under pressure. Candidates must have appreciation and respect for other cultures and people of diverse backgrounds. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite. Prior experience in a related field strongly preferred. Candidates must understand and value racial equity as an organizational operating principle and is committed to continued learning on issues related to race, equity, diversity and inclusion.
Position Type: Full-time, Monday - Friday from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
Position Location: Syracuse, NY
Compensation: The compensation range for this position is $52,000 - $55,000 and is commensurate with experience.
Benefits: The Center for Justice Innovation offers an excellent benefits package including comprehensive healthcare with a national network, free basic dental coverage, vision insurance, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts including commuter FSA. We prioritize mental health care for our staff and offer services like Talkspace and Ginger through our healthcare plans. We offer a 403(b) retirement plan with a two-to-one employer contribution up to 5%.
The Center for Justice Innovation is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other category protected by law. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and individuals with prior contact with the criminal justice system. Our goal is to create a supportive and respectful environment where everyone, regardless of background or identity, feels valued and included.
At this time, the Center is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.
Candidates are expected to provide accurate and truthful information throughout the hiring process. Any misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of material facts may result in disqualification from consideration, withdrawal of an offer, or termination of employment, regardless of when discovered.
In compliance with federal law, all hires must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment verification form upon hire. Please refer to the job posting for relevant contact information. If contact details are not provided, we kindly ask that you refrain from inquiries via phone or email, as only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Building community justice in partnership with communities, courts, and the people most impacted.
The Center for Justice Innovation is a community justice organization that centers safety and racial justice. Since our founding in 1996, the Center has partnered with community members, courts, and the people most impacted to create stronger, healthier, more just communities. Our decades of experience in courts and communities, coupled with our field-leading research and practitioner expertise, help us drive justice nationwide in innovative, powerful, and durable ways. For more information on how and where we work, please visit www.InnovatingJustice.org
Offices: 520 Eighth Avenue, New York, New York 10018, US
Building community justice in partnership with communities, courts, and the people most impacted.
The Center for Justice Innovation is a community justice organization that centers safety and racial justice. Since our founding in 1996, the Center has partnered with community members, courts, and the people most impacted to create stronger, healthier, more just communities. Our decades of experience in courts and communities, coupled with our field-leading research and practitioner expertise, help us drive justice nationwide in innovative, powerful, and durable ways. For more information on how and where we work, please visit www.InnovatingJustice.org
Offices: 520 Eighth Avenue, New York, New York 10018, US
