AmeriCorps- Resource Coordinator Assistant

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:

1. Operating Programs that pilot new ideas and address local challenges;
2. Conducting original research to evaluate what works—and what doesn’t; and
3. 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.
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THE OPPORTUNITY

The Red Hook Community Resilience Corps is an AmeriCorps National Service Program that seeks to make Red Hook a safer, stronger and a more resilient community for individuals ages 18+. AmeriCorps members are part of our unconventional programs and services throughout the Center that engage residents and promote public safety. Members work directly with community members to provide services and referrals to address needs centered on economic mobility, housing issues and many other areas. Furthermore, members also will perform service projects throughout the neighborhood and by the end of their service year, members will gain the skills needed to plan and execute their own project.

Brooklyn Justice Initiatives (BJI), is a program that seeks to transform how people navigate the legal process of criminal court in Brooklyn, NY, and provides meaningful early diversion, supervised release for people awaiting trial, and alternative sentencing options. Operating out of Kings County Criminal Court, Brooklyn Justice Initiatives is a team of social service providers, court-based resource coordinators, and others who seek to improve the quality of justice for justice-involved individuals. Our team offers pre-arraignment diversion, post-conviction sentencing options. By providing proper alternatives for individuals coming in contact with the criminal justice system in Kings County, we look to help aid in non-criminal dispositions.

Brooklyn Justice Initiatives is seeking a Resource Coordinator Assistant to report to the AmeriCorps Coordinator. The Resource Coordinator Assistant will support ATI by providing appropriate orientation for clients receiving services, including pretrial and jail-alternative services. Their tasks will align with proper compliance notification to current court stakeholders and active participants.

AVAILABILITY

The start date for this position is March 9, 2026, and the end date is July 31, 2026. Applicants must be available to commit to serve 15 to 20 hours a week, 2-3 days per week (Monday-Friday), from 9:00am - 5:00pm, with occasional evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

Stakeholder & Participant Engagement :

• Communicate with judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys, and other court staff about eligibility for specific diversion programming;
• Serve as a liaison in the arraignment, all-purpose, treatment, and trial court parts to determine eligibility for all operating programs between Kings County Criminal and Supreme Criminal Court;
• Work closely with defense attorneys and Assistant District attorneys to identify individuals who may avoid court or jail time by engaging in diversion programming;
• Execute crisis intervention protocols to ensure participant safety and connection to appropriate services;
• Establish and maintain relationships with local social service providers present in the courthouse;
• Collaborate with a broad range of criminal justice, city government, and community partners; and
• Assist as a floater with tasks such as conducting outreach and intake, scheduling/rescheduling services, reminder phone calls, and track attendance for program participants.

Data Collection and Reporting :

• Stand in on ATI cases to provide updates;
• Provide written and verbal case updates in multiple court parts and to court staff, including compliance and rearrest reporting;
• Maintain accurate and appropriate participant information in electronic databases and hard files, including court assessment, screening, and outcome information;
• Collaborate with Compliance and Clinical staff to conduct routine audits to ensure accuracy of referral and court related information; and
• Assist with data collection and management.

General :

• Work closely with the Associate Director and other managers to ensure smooth daily operations at BJI;
• Assist the Associate Director with the implementation and maintenance of protocols and procedures;
• Collaborate with Supervised Release program staff in cross-program areas, as needed;
• Attend BJI meetings and events after hours, as needed;
• Attending all required staff meetings and trainings, as needed; and
• Support with other relevant tasks/responsibilities, as needed.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent;
• Interest in working with communities and/or service;
• Bilingual (English-Spanish) preferred;
• Ability to communicate appropriately with varying levels of stakeholders;
• Highly organized, excellent communication skills, and strong writing ability with the capacity to be detail-oriented within a fast-paced;
• Candidate must be proficient in Microsoft and Google Suites, and be able to use Skype for Business; and
• Candidate should have the ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds in a culturally-responsive manner and work independently and collaboratively.

Position Type: Temporary part-time for 4 months.

Position Location: Brooklyn, New York.

Benefits: Our program has a variety of full-time and minimum-time opportunities. Serving is a great way to strengthen your professional network, make a difference within communities and social justice.

During service, you will receive :

• Minimum-Time members receive a living allowance of $1,500 and an educational award of $1,565.08 upon successful completion of their term.
• Skills-based and professional development training.

After service, you will receive : 

• Segal AmeriCorps Education Award to use on future educational expenses or to pay back qualified student loans. The value is dependent on length of service. Members 55+ are eligible to transfer their Education Award to a family member; and
• Competitive job edge in your job search, including access to a network of over 600 employers of National Service .

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.