The Center for Court Innovation, a project of the Fund for the City of New York, is a non-profit organization that promotes new thinking about how to reduce crime and incarceration while strengthening public trust in justice.  The Center creates operating projects, including the award-winning Red Hook Community Justice Center and Midtown Community Court, that have been documented to improve public safety and reduce the use of jail and prison.  Nationally and internationally, the Center performs original research on topics of justice reform and provides consulting services to criminal justice innovators.

The Research-Practice Strategies department, which seeks to improve justice system responses to both defendants and victims, to promote racial justice, and to expand the use of restorative practices, is launching an ambitious restorative justice project to address the high rates of suspensions in New York City schools. In partnership with the New York City Department of Education, this project will set up a randomized controlled trial to assess whether restorative practices can reduce suspensions and interrupt the “school to prison pipeline,” while having a meaningful impact on school culture and climate.

The Restorative Justice in Schools Project is seeking a Supervising Coordinator for this ambitious multi-year endeavor, who will oversee planning and implementation of restorative programming in five schools in East Flatbush and Canarsie, and will manage a staff of 8-10 people. Reporting to the Director of Restorative Practices, the Supervising Coordinator will be in charge of designing curricula, planning training and implementing programs, as well as interfacing with the Department of Education and with school administration, teachers, students, and community. The Supervising Coordinator will also be in charge of ensuring that data is collected and reported to the research team, in order to ensure the integrity of the research agenda.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Supervising a team of program coordinators, program assistants, and a community volunteer coordinator;
• Designing training curricula and restorative programming;
• Developing, enhancing, and maintaining relationships with stakeholders, including the Department of Education, school principals, teachers, students, and the broader community;
• Overseeing and managing appropriate program information in electronic databases and hard files;
• Overseeing and updating proper data collection and management systems;
• Developing, enhancing, and maintaining relationships with community-based organizations;
• Working closely with the Director of Restorative Practices to ensure this is a responsive and flexible program model;
• Developing, editing, and implementing a variety of protocols as needed to enhance the program operations;
• Assisting with administrative responsibilities as needed;
• Attending, and at times, facilitating required staff meetings and trainings;
• Helping prepare grant progress reports and other program reports, as needed.
• Attending all required staff meetings and trainings; and
• Attending community events after hours and on weekends, as needed.

Qualifications:  The ideal candidate will have:

• BA required; MA, MSW, or JD required (or other relevant graduate degree).
• Significant experience with restorative justice and creating restorative programs required.
• Extensive experience in a high school setting or in the criminal justice system required.
• Bilingual Spanish-speaking preferred.
• Experience developing new projects with strong project management skills preferred.
• Candidates must be willing and able to work collaboratively with a variety of different stakeholders and members of the community, and candidates must be open to constructive engagement with differing and at times competing perspectives.
• Candidates must have the ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds in a culturally-competent manner. Candidates must also be comfortable working with adolescents, adults and families.
• Highly organized, excellent time management skills, and strong writing ability required.
• Five-years management experience preferred.
• Proficiency with word processing, power point, spreadsheet, and database programs.
• Sense of humor, creativity, critical thinking skills, and ability to manage a fast-paced work environment are a huge plus.

 Position Type:  Full-time. December 1 start date.

Compensation: Competitive salary commensurate with experience and excellent benefits package.

Location:  Midtown Manhattan, and East Flatbush/Canarsie, Brooklyn

Note:  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 the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. 

Only applicants under consideration will be contacted. No phone calls please.

The Fund for the City of New York/Center for Court Innovation is an equal opportunity employer.

Deadline to Apply: