What are the responsibilities and job description for the Serve Jersey City - Community Court Associate position at AmeriCorps?
Jersey City Community Solutions (JCCS) is committed to promoting restorative justice and community engagement. The Community Court program is designed to address non-violent, low-level offenses through innovative and compassionate approaches. The VISTA member will strengthen community partnerships with organizations that work to increase opportunities for those impacted by historic marginalization and impoverishment while also growing stakeholder involvement. This pivotal role will support the JCCS program and work closely with court staff, community organizations, and local agencies to facilitate a restorative justice process that empowers individuals to address the root causes of their actions and make amends to the community.
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Member Duties : The Community Court Associate VISTA will: 1. Increase community awareness and engagement of community court and court navigation outreach services. 2. Develop a recruitment and training plan to increase the number of new stakeholders in order to support long-term sustainability and community involvement in the program. 3. Coordinate and attend community informational meetings geared toward creating solutions to repair harm caused by crime and conflict. 4. Connect with community partners that focus on offering increased access to employment and vocational training opportunities.
Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , Childcare assistance if eligible , Health Coverage* , Training , Living Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Relocation Allowance .
Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Service Areas
Community Outreach , Ex-Offender Reentry , Community and Economic Development .
Skills
Public Speaking , Fund raising/Grant Writing , General Skills , Leadership , Conflict Resolution , Counseling , Social Services , Team Work , Community Organization , Writing/Editing .
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Summary
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Serve Jersey City - Community Court Associate
Program Start/End Date
06/02/2025 - 06/01/2026
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
Associates degree (AA)
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations NEW JERSEY New York City (inc. Long Island CT NJ NY)
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From 03/03/2025 To 08/25/2025
Contact Omni Aviv
280 Grove St
Jersey City NJ 07302
2015475116
oaviv@jcnj.org
jcnj.org/servejc
Listing ID 120890
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Member Duties : The Community Court Associate VISTA will: 1. Increase community awareness and engagement of community court and court navigation outreach services. 2. Develop a recruitment and training plan to increase the number of new stakeholders in order to support long-term sustainability and community involvement in the program. 3. Coordinate and attend community informational meetings geared toward creating solutions to repair harm caused by crime and conflict. 4. Connect with community partners that focus on offering increased access to employment and vocational training opportunities.
Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , Childcare assistance if eligible , Health Coverage* , Training , Living Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Relocation Allowance .
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Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Service Areas
Community Outreach , Ex-Offender Reentry , Community and Economic Development .
Skills
Public Speaking , Fund raising/Grant Writing , General Skills , Leadership , Conflict Resolution , Counseling , Social Services , Team Work , Community Organization , Writing/Editing .
Refine Search
Summary
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Serve Jersey City - Community Court Associate
Program Start/End Date
06/02/2025 - 06/01/2026
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
Associates degree (AA)
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations NEW JERSEY New York City (inc. Long Island CT NJ NY)
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From 03/03/2025 To 08/25/2025
Contact Omni Aviv
280 Grove St
Jersey City NJ 07302
2015475116
oaviv@jcnj.org
jcnj.org/servejc
Listing ID 120890
