Safety Coordinator

Safety Coordinator

Mandaela Community (South Bronx) - Bronx, NY

Salary Range $27.47 - $30.22 Hourly Position Type Full-Time Non-Exempt Job Shift Day

Title:

Safety Coordinator Unit:
Atlas HOPE Salary: $27.47 - $30.22 [Approximately $50,000 - $55,000 annually]

Reports to:

Program Director, Outreach & Program Director, Transitional Jobs Status:
Full Time;
Regular Non-Exempt

Location:

1074 Washington Avenue, Bronx, NY, 10451 Days/

Hours:

Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm, may include some evening and weekend hours as needed

Organization Overview:

The Fortune Society, Inc. (Fortune) has been working for over 57 years in service to our mission: to support successful reentry from incarceration and promote alternatives to incarceration, thus strengthening the fabric of our communities. The organization has evolved into one of the nation's preeminent reentry and justice-informed service organizations, providing formerly incarcerated people with the skills and wrap-around services needed to break the cycle of crime and incarceration and to build productive lives in their communities.

Fortune has grown steadily over the years to an agency with close to $90 million in annual budget with just under 600 staff. We anticipate that we will keep growing, both in size and depth of service. Fortune has a dual mission: both advocacy and service. The advocacy portion of our mission focuses on building a more just criminal legal system and reducing the barriers to reentry into society.

The service side of Fortune has evolved to encompass a broad range of programs that started with employment and education and now includes a robust array of services, among them: alternatives to incarceration, supervised release, court advocacy, discharge planning within correctional facilities, licensed substance use and mental health treatment, a housing continuum ranging from emergency and transitional through permanent congregate and scattered site housing, assistance in obtaining benefits, a care management unit, HIV services, a food and nutrition program, and an arts program.

Each service we provide is informed by the needs of the population we serve. Fortune currently serves approximately 14,000 people a year. Our program models are recognized, both nationally and internationally, for their quality and innovation. We have locations in Brooklyn, The Bronx, Manhattan and Queens.

Position Summary:

Under the direction of both Program Directors, the Safety Coordinator is responsible for implementing safety protocols in accordance with the Atlas HOPE program model, incorporating cognitive behavioral intervention when engaging program participants, assisting with safety planning for participants, staff, and guests. The Safety Coordinator is also responsible for wanding all individuals who enter our offices as well as keeping track of all items that need to be locked away while participants are in sessions.

This role involves direct and indirect contact with participants, developing safety plans, and practicing violence interruption. The candidate must have experience, knowledge, or understanding of trauma-informed approaches. The candidate will learn and apply Cognitive-Based Interventions and program curriculum to effectively navigate challenges presented by participants, staff, and guests.

Core Competencies:

Mission and Fit

Embodies Fortune's mission and values and will be an effective member of the team in furthering both. The candidate should exhibit compassion and understanding for our participants (wherever they are in their re-entry process) and embrace Fortune's core value that none of us should be measured against the worst things we have done.

Problem Solving and Decision-Making Skills

The Safety Coordinator must have sound decision-making skills to assess potential threats within the programming space and threats involving participants. They will be called upon to assess safety-related issues and develop recommendations based on their observations in collaboration with the Safety Coordinator.

Attention to Detail

The Safety Coordinator must demonstrate strong competency in developing systems and processes to organize information and…