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 Family Court Practice Institute (Practice Institute) is a public-private partnership among the New York State Unified Court System and the Center for Justice Innovation. The Practice Institute will elevate and promote high quality legal representation in the New York State Family Court through training and support of attorneys who represent children, parents, presentment agencies, and the related professions that comprise multidisciplinary holistic representation teams.

The Family Court Practice Institute team is seeking a Youth Training and Engagement Specialist. Reporting to the Deputy Director of the Practice Institute, the Youth Training and Engagement Specialist will primarily work collaboratively to incorporate a trauma-informed lens to Practice Institute curricula and ensure perspectives and insights from youth and other individuals with lived experience are included. In addition, the Youth Training and Engaging Specialist will convene the youth advisory board to inform curricula development; conduct research; collaborate with external partners; support presentations coordinate resources and collaboration with external partners, support presentations on the Family Court Practice Institute model, and provide administrative support as needed.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Convene and facilitate the youth advisory board to inform the direction of the Practice Institute training and support;
Work with the Practice Institute team to be sure that the voice of youth and resources to enhance representation of youth are incorporated into the website and resource materials;
Collaborate with the curricula development team to incorporate youth voice and a trauma-informed lens to Practice Institute curricula;
Facilitate peer-to-peer communication and collaboration;
Respond to inquiries, coordinate site visits and travel;
Provide administrative support for travel and invoicing;
Assist the Senior Program Manager with development of practitioner monographs, fact sheets, toolkits, guidance documents, website features, and other written products, as well as online content for Practice Institute website;
Assist in writing reports, publications, and other written products;
Present at conferences and training events, as needed; and
Additional relevant tasks, as needed.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and preferably 1-2 years of experience working in family court and related systems with preference given to someone with experience in developing training, organizing youth, and trauma-informed care. Candidate must be a skilled communicator, highly organized and detail-oriented, and able to work in a multi-disciplinary setting and maintain strong relationships with a diverse array of partners in a culturally-responsive manner, including community members, those with lived experience, judges, attorneys, court administrators, social service providers, school officials, and community-based organizations. The Youth Training and Engagement Specialist will be collaborating with a dynamic team and will provide insight and representation of youth voice and add to the team’s internal culture with energy, flexibility, and a collaborative spirit. Lived experience is highly preferred.

Position Type: Full-time

Position Location: Remote with travel throughout New York State and national conferences, as needed.

Compensation: The compensation range for this position is $28.57 - $31.87 per hour, annually equivalent to $52,000 - $58,000 based on a 35-hour work week 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.

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