Reentry and Criminal Justice Jobs, January 2007
Reentry Net/NY is pleased to share the following information about employment opportunities in the fields of Reentry and Criminal Justice in New York State. Please do not contact Reentry Net staff directly about these listings; contact information is provided for each agency listing a job opportunity. Click on the job below to jump to the full description.
The Fortune Society Full-Time Teacher
Legal Action Center Legal Assistant
Center for Community Alternatives (CCA) Clinical Supervisor, Crossroads
The Fortune Society, a non-profit organization serving ex-prisoners and at-risk youth, is seeking a full time teacher for its Adult Basic Education program. The position entails teaching 12-16 hours/week in reading/writing classes and math classes at a variety of levels. In addition, the teacher will mentor students outside the classroom, maintain regular contact with students counselors, supervise and help train a group of volunteer tutors, and work with the rest of the teaching staff to coordinate intake, assessment, and other aspects of the program.
We are looking for a person who is familiar with participatory models of literacy instruction, who is comfortable with a project-based approach to teaching, and who wants to work in a collaborative environment with a fair degree of responsibility. A more complete job description can be found on the Fortune Society website: www.fortunesociety.org.
Fortune is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage ex-prisoners to apply.
Please fax resume and cover letter ASAP to: The Fortune Society, 53 West 23rd St., NY, NY 10010, ATT: Human Resources Dept. FAX (212) 255-4948. Copies of resumes and cover letters may be e-mailed to jobs@fortunesociety.org
The Legal Action Center a non-profit public interest law firm and policy organization that specializes in fighting discrimination against and protecting the rights of people with alcohol or drug problems, HIV/AIDS or criminal records seeks a Legal Assistant to conduct case intake and analysis, client advocacy, training and related duties in our New York City office. The Legal Assistant might occasionally work in our Rikers Island Correctional Facility project.
The Centers staff of lawyers, legal assistants and policy experts provides free legal assistance, conducts litigation, and conducts legislative advocacy and public policy research to fight discrimination against, and protect the privacy of, people with alcoholism or addiction histories, people with HIV/AIDS and people with criminal records.
Job Description and Duties
The Legal Assistant will work with staff at the Centers New York City office to assist people with HIV/AIDS, alcohol or drug histories or criminal records by conducting client intakes, investigating and analyzing cases, providing information to clients about their rights, and making referrals. The Legal Assistant also will conduct trainings for service providers and clients about these issues. Occasionally, the Legal Assistant might do back-up in a new project at Rikers Island to facilitate inmate reentry, helping inmates obtain and analyze their rap sheets and advising them about their rights.
College graduate or 2 years experience in similar position. Excellent communication, advocacy, analytic and writing skills required. Applicants bilingual in Spanish are encouraged to apply. Paralegal experience in a legal services office or social service agency is a plus. Paralegal training or certificate not necessary. The Legal Action Center is an equal opportunity employer.
Please send resume and a brief cover letter (no calls) to Human Resources-LA, Legal Action Center, 225 Varick Street, New York, NY 10014, by email: lacinfo@lac.org, or fax: (212) 675-0286.
Salary commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits.
Application Deadline: January 12, 2007
The Center for Community Alternatives (CCA) is a nationally-recognized, non-profit, criminal justice human service agency dedicated to developing effective alternatives to incarceration and fostering a more responsive juvenile and criminal justice system in order to help youth and adults live more productive and safe lives.
Become part of CCAs innovative team and earn a competitive salary with a comprehensive benefit package and have opportunities for professional development. All positions require a commitment to work on behalf of people involved in the criminal justice system, excellent writing, organizational and word processing skills. Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
Clinical Supervisor, Crossroads: Work in alternative to incarceration womens substance abuse day treatment program. Responsible for day to day functioning of OASAS licensed program, including administrative and clinical supervision of 7 staff, program development and implementation, and quality assurance. LMSW/LCSW, AAMFT, CRC, or CASAC and extensive supervisory and clinical experience with substance abuse and womens health issues. Demonstrated success with OASAS compliance.
Send cover letter indicating position applying for to:
Center for Community Alternatives
39 West 19th Street, 10th Floor
New York, NY 10011
Fax to: (212) 675-0825
Email to: jobs@communityalternatives.org
Visit us on the web: http://www.communityalternaitves.org