Center for Justice Innovation is hiring a
Intake & Compliance Specialist

Summary

Join Newark Community Solutions (NCS) in creating a more fair, effective, and humane justice system through court-based alternative sentencing, pretrial social services, victim services, and youth diversion. As an Intake and Compliance Specialist, you will be responsible for identifying participants, monitoring the tenant hotline, completing intake screenings, and making initial housing and legal service referrals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 1 year in a related area, preferably as a criminal justice practitioner or 3-4 years’ experience in the criminal justice field as an equivalency
• Experience within the legal system and/or local social service system required
• Candidate must be a skilled communicator and team player able to work in a multidisciplinary setting
• Familiarity with Essex County is required

Responsibilities

• Recruit eligible participants by conducting proactive tenant outreach via court calendars and attending community events
• Monitor the NCS 'tenant hotline' which includes the NCS-EDI email account and phone line
• Conduct intake screenings for program participants, using a joint intake with program partner Volunteer Lawyers for Justice
• Maintain client records in files and electronic case management system (HMIS)
• Complete weekly Eviction Diversion Initiative chart and data audits and provide summaries to program leadership
• Participate in professional development and training regarding New Jersey’s anti-eviction and homelessness prevention programs
• Identify patterns of data deficiencies and areas for improvement
• Work with NCS Eviction Diversion Initiative staff to properly close cases within its electronic data management systems; and
• Additional tasks as necessary

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare with a national network
• Free basic dental coverage
• Vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts including commuter FSA