Center for Justice Innovation ยท 2 months ago
Program Manager, Social Work
Brownsville, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$70K/yr - $84K/yr
3+ years expThe Center for Justice Innovation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing community safety and racial justice. The Program Manager, Social Work will oversee the social work team and therapeutic programs, ensuring participants receive holistic support that fosters healing and personal growth.
CommunitiesNon ProfitSocial
No H1B
Responsibilities
Supervise and support a team of social workers, advocates, mentors and social work interns by facilitating regular individual supervisions, goal setting, performance evaluations, and case conferencing
Set clear expectations and accountability standards for ethical and high-quality social work practice in line with organizational values and healing centered principles; and
Provide professional development opportunities for staff, including training, peer learning and external continuing education resources
Oversee all aspects of individual support, counseling, and advocacy, including enrollment, action planning, crisis intervention, referrals, and follow-up
Ensure accurate and timely documentation in data management systems in accordance with funder and organizational requirements
Maintain internal practice guidelines, workflows, and compliance standards for social work services
Identify and implement healing centered group and community programming; and
Support home visit, crisis response and court advocacy practices
Collaborate with the Manager of Community Initiatives and program coordinators to ensure seamless integration of supportive services into youth and community programs
Co-develop responsive support for participants engaged in workforce programs, interest-based and project-based programs, and leadership development
Participate in interdisciplinary planning and design of new initiatives, ensuring social-emotional needs are centered
Serve as the primary liaison between the social work team and Community Initiatives team; and
Lead resource development for the Social Work/Community Healing Team
Provide strategic direction to enhance the role of social work at the Justice Center through a lens of racial equity, anti-oppression, affirming liberation and community-centered care
Lead ongoing learning and reflective practice initiatives within the social work team, through training, modeling and accountability; and
Stay current with trends and best practices in the field, including restorative justice, community mental health, and alternatives to incarceration
Oversee the collection, analysis, and interpretation of participant outcomes and service utilization data for all social work-related activities and court advocacy for youth court-mandated to the Justice Center
Ensure program data is documented accurately and reported to internal leadership and funders in a timely manner
Support program evaluation and quality assurance efforts, including internal audits and continuous improvement planning; and
Ensure accurate and timely submission of case notes into salesforce
Build and maintain referral relationships with external service providers in mental health, housing, education, and workforce development
Represent BCJC at relevant citywide working groups, coalitions, and networks to inform policy and practice; and
Develop partnerships to expand access to specialized services for program participants and their families
Serve as a member of the management team, contributing to Justice Center-wide planning, staff development, and internal culture initiatives
Support organization-wide efforts to create inclusive, healing-centered, and supportive environments for staff and participants
Contribute to grant proposals and program design strategies involving clinical components or case management supports; and
Additional tasks as necessary
Qualification
Required
LMSW and a minimum 3-5 years of professional experience in community-based individual support settings required, LCSW preferred
At least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership capacity required
SIFI certified or eligible
Strong knowledge of trauma-informed care, youth development, harm reduction, and anti-oppressive practice
Demonstrated ability to lead a team, provide supervision, and manage administrative responsibilities
Experience working in community-based settings
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
Familiarity with data management systems and documentation standards for social services
Preferred
Bilingual (especially Spanish) is a plus but not required
Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare with a national network
Free basic dental coverage
Vision insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Life insurance
Flexible spending accounts including commuter FSA
Mental health care for our staff
Services like Talkspace and Ginger through our healthcare plans
403(b) retirement plan with a two-to-one employer contribution up to 5%
Company
Center for Justice Innovation
Center for Justice Innovation offers research, evaluation, service programming, and training.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dan Lavoie
Chief External Affairs Officer
James Brodick
Chief Program Officer
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