THE OPPORTUNITYThe Supervised Release Program (SRP) offers an alternative to jail by providing pre-trial supervision, case management, and voluntary social services to people at risk of pretrial detention. Program participants are monitored to ensure their appearance at court dates, compliance with mandated programming, as well as referrals to community-based programming such as job training, drug treatment, and mental health counseling. Following legislative changes in New York State that curtail the use of cash bail and pre-trial detention, the Center has seen dramatic growth in the population served through Supervised Release. The Center runs SRP operating sites in Brooklyn and Staten Island, with several locations throughout.
Reporting to the Director of Policy and Training, the Deputy Director of Pretrial Policy supports the development, implementation, and oversight of policies, procedures, and training initiatives for the Supervised Release Program. This role plays a critical part in operationalizing policy, ensuring consistency across sites, and strengthening staff capacity through training and technical assistance.
The Deputy Director works closely with program leadership, site staff, and system stakeholders to promote evidence-based practices, enhance program performance, and ensure alignment with court expectations and organizational priorities.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to: - Support the development, review, and updating of program policies and procedures;
- Assist in monitoring policy implementation across sites to ensure consistency and fidelity;
- Provide guidance to staff on policy interpretation and application in day-to-day operations;
- Identify implementation challenges and recommend solutions and improvements;
- Support the integration of evidence-based and best practices into program operations;
- Assist in the design and delivery of training curricula for new and existing staff;
- Facilitate onboarding sessions and ongoing professional development trainings;
- Identify training needs through audits, staff feedback, and performance trends;
- Support partnerships with external experts and stakeholders to enhance training content;
- Conduct file reviews, audits, and other quality assurance activities to assess compliance with policies and standards;
- Track and analyze findings to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement;
- Provide targeted technical assistance to sites to address performance issues;
- Support coordination between Supervised Release Program sites, departments and centralized Center support teams;
- Assist in managing communication and consistency across Supervised Release Program sites;
- Co-facilitate workgroups and cross-functional initiatives;
- Represent the Supervised Release Program at internal and external meetings, as needed;
- Assist in preparing materials for local, state, and national convenings and conferences;
- Support relationship-building with courts, service providers, and community partners;
- Contribute to data collection, tracking, and program evaluation efforts;
- Assist in preparing reports for leadership, funders, and stakeholders;
- Support grant writing and reporting activities;
- Support the Director in advancing special initiatives to improve program operations and service delivery;
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: - Advanced degree in criminal justice, public policy, law, or related field, and 4 years of relevant experience;
- Supervisory experience preferred;
- Experience establishing and maintaining effective and collaborative working relationships required;
- Strong knowledge of pretrial services, key stakeholders, and current issues and trends preferred;
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills required;
- Strong writing and verbal communication skills;
- Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds in a culturally-competent manner required; and
- Commitment to the Center's mission and values.
Position Type:Full-time in-person work required; weekend and evening hours required, as needed.
Position Location: Multiple sites across Brooklyn and Staten Island.
Compensation: The compensation range for this position is $95,000 - $120,000 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%.
