Associate Director of Compliance

THE ORGANIZATIONThe 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.The Center is a 900-employee, $100 million nonprofit that accomplishes its vision through three pillars of work : creating and scaling operating programs to test new ideas and solve problems, performing original research to determine what works (and what doesn’t), and providing expert assistance and policy guidance to justice reformers around the world.Operating ProgramsThe Center’s operating programs, including the award-winning Red Hook Community Justice Center and Midtown Community Justice Center, test new ideas, solve difficult problems, and attempt to achieve systemic change within the justice system. Our projects include community-based violence prevention programs, alternatives to incarceration, reentry initiatives, and court-based initiatives that reduce the use of unnecessary incarceration and promote positive individual and family change. Through this programming, we have produced tangible results like safer streets, reduced incarceration, and improved neighborhood perceptions of justice.ResearchThe Center's research teams are staffed with social scientists, data analysts, and lawyers who are academically-trained or have lived experience and who conduct research in the U.S. and globally on diverse criminal-legal system and justice issues. Their work includes evaluating programs and policies; conducting exploratory, community-based studies; and providing research translation and strategic planning for system actors. The Center has published studies on topics including court and jail reform, intimate partner violence, restorative justice, gun violence, reentry, sixth amendment rights, and progressive prosecution. The research teams strive to make their work meaningful and actionable to the communities they work with, policymakers, and practitioners.Policy & Expert AssistanceThe Center provides hands-on, planning and implementation assistance to a wide range of jurisdictions in areas of reform such as problem-solving courts (e.g., community courts, treatment courts, domestic violence courts), tribal justice, reducing incarceration and the use of fines / fees and reducing crime and violence. Our current expert assistance takes many forms, including help with analyzing data, strategic planning and consultation, policy guidance, and hosting site visits to its operating programs in the New York City area.Center SupportA dedicated support team within the Center ensures the smooth functioning of operations across various domains, including finance, legal, technology, human resources, fundraising, real estate, and communications. Comprising 15% of the organization's staff, these teams provide essential infrastructure support and innovative solutions aligned with the Center's mission and values.THE OPPORTUNITYBrooklyn Justice Initiatives (BJI), the largest operating project of the Center, seeks to re-engineer the experience of criminal court in Brooklyn, New York, by providing judges and attorneys meaningful alternatives to bail, fines, and jail sentences. Operating out of Kings County Criminal Court along with community-based offices, BJI is a team of social service providers, court-based resource coordinators, mental health practitioners, compliance specialists, and others who seek to improve the quality of justice. Supervised Release offers an alternative to jail by providing pretrial supervision, case management, and voluntary social services to people charged with misdemeanor and felony offenses, and in doing so, uses an arrest as a window of opportunity to change the direction of a participant’s life, avoiding the harmful effects of incarceration. Program participants are monitored to ensure their appearance at court dates and mandatory programming, and receive referrals to services like job training, drug treatment, and mental health counseling.Brooklyn Justice Initiatives is seeking an Associate Director of Compliance to support the Deputy Director of Compliance in overseeing the compliance functions of the Supervised Release Program (SRP). Reporting to the Deputy Director of Compliance, the Associate Director will assist in implementing strategies for accurate compliance tracking, reporting, and data accuracy while ensuring operational efficiency in collaboration with various departments.Responsibilities include but are not limited to : Leadership & Team Support : Assist the Deputy Director of Compliance in supervising and supporting Compliance Managers, Senior Compliance Specialists, Compliance Specialists, and Quality Assurance Specialists;Provide individualized task-based support and facilitate professional development under the guidance of the Deputy Director of Compliance;Support the Deputy Director of Compliance in spearheading the hiring and onboarding of new compliance staff;Assist in reviewing and updating onboarding procedures for relevance and effectiveness;Help facilitate team meetings and compliance-based spaces to ensure operational consistency.Compliance & Quality Assurance Support : Work closely with the Deputy Director of Compliance to oversee internal auditing of all Brooklyn Justice Initiatives programs;Support in identifying and addressing persistent data errors in case management systems;Assist in running project-based data pulls and analyses based on participant demographics and case statuses;Ensure accurate maintenance of participant records in electronic databases under the direction of the Deputy Director of Compliance;Aid in tracking and analyzing client progress, court appearances, re-arrests, and case outcomes;Generate daily compliance memorandums detailing participant mandates, upcoming court dates, and outcomes.Data & Reporting Support : Assist in collaborating with CJI’s Research Department to enhance quality assurance and program efficacy;Support the Deputy Director of Compliance in managing the rollout and use of updated case tracking / management systems;Aid in compliance report submission processes for all Criminal and Supreme Court parts, as directed;Provide written compliance updates to the court and stakeholders, as assigned by the Deputy Director of Compliance.Court & Program Operations Support : Assist in troubleshooting compliance issues by collaborating with Court Operations managers and staff;Act as a liaison between management, clinical staff, research teams, and court operations, supporting the Deputy Director of Compliance in bridging communication gaps;Help develop and update operational protocols to align with court and programmatic changes.Training & Development Support : Assist in conducting trainings on Supervised Release Programs’ compliance protocols and operations;Provide daily and ongoing support to site staff to ensure compliance adherence, under the direction of the Deputy Director of Compliance;Support the Deputy Director of Compliance in developing and implementing new programs, protocols, and interventions;Attend required staff meetings, trainings, and Brooklyn Justice Initiatives events, including non-traditional business hours as needed;Additional tasks as necessary.Qualifications : Bachelor's degree and at least 3-5 years of experience in a criminal court setting and / or human services field required;1-2 years of supervisory experience is required;Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including Macro and VBA coding;Strong organizational, communication, and writing skills;Ability to work with diverse populations in a culturally responsive manner;Professional demeanor and the ability to interact with judges and court personnel appropriately.Position Type : Full-time.Position Location : Brooklyn, NY.Compensation : The compensation range for this position is $70,500 - $90,000 and is commensurate with experience. 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. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace, and as such, we do not discriminate on the basis of 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 lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities, as well as individuals with prior contact with the criminal justice system. Our aim is to create a supportive and respectful environment where every individual, irrespective of their background or identity, feels valued and included.As of February 10, 2023, New York City Executive Order 25 rescinded the requirement of the COVID-19 vaccination for City workers, new hires, and contracted employees. Accordingly, the Center does not require all new hires be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus; however, the Center recommends all staff, interns, and volunteers stay up-to-date on the vaccination.In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete an employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Salary : $70,500 - $90,000