Criminal Justice Program Coordinator

Job Description

Description:

POSITION PURPOSE/SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Clinical Director, the Criminal Justice Program Coordinator oversees the development, implementation, and coordination of programs that support justice-involved individuals and their families across Northeast Ohio. This role leads initiatives aimed at reducing recidivism and promoting successful reintegration, while serving as a key liaison among courts, law enforcement, treatment providers, and community partners to ensure effective, compliant program delivery and strong participant outcomes.

The Coordinator delivers client-centered services to a diverse population, demonstrating cultural responsiveness, professionalism, and a clear commitment to improving long-term outcomes for individuals and families impacted by the criminal justice system.

AGENCY EXPECTATIONS OF EMPLOYEE

Adheres to all agency policies and procedures.

· Aligns daily practice with the Agency’s mission, vision, core values, and evidence-based practices.

· Upholds the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and ethical conduct

· Performs duties and responsibilities as workload necessitates.

· Maintains a positive, respectful, and collaborative attitude.

· Communicate effectively and consistently with the Leadership Team, as needed.

· Exhibits flexibility, strong time-management skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks appropriately

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop, implement, and oversee trauma-informed, evidence-based programs that support justice-involved individuals and their families to reduce recidivism and support successful reentry and recovery.

· Conduct outreach and build partnerships with local courts, jails, and detention facilities to engage participants, support continuity of care, and expand program reach.

· Deliver direct services to participants, as needed, including therapeutic behavioral support (TBS) and skill-building interventions that promote stability and success in home, school, work, and community settings.

· Plan and facilitate group sessions, workshops, and educational programming on appropriate topics such as trauma, life skills, financial literacy, employment readiness, and conflict resolution.

· Serve as a liaison between courts, law enforcement, corrections, community providers, employers, and educational institutions to strengthen coordinated care and expand participant opportunities.

· Lead and facilitate multidisciplinary team meetings and community collaboratives (e.g., Citizen Circle, Reentry Coalition, Housing Task Force) to improve communication, alignment, and service delivery across systems.

· Support grant development and program sustainability by assisting with research, application development, implementation, and compliance with funding requirements.

· Build and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders, including courts, jails, and community partners, to support program goals and participant success.

· Provide supervision, guidance, and professional development support to program staff, including training, performance feedback, and oversight of service delivery as appropriate.

· Monitor program performance and participant progress, using data to evaluate outcomes and inform continuous quality improvement.

· Promote program awareness through outreach activities, community events, and stakeholder engagement.

· Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in the Care Logic electronic health record system.

· Collect, track, and analyze participant and program data to meet reporting requirements and ensure compliance with grant and regulatory standards.

· Perform additional duties as assigned to support program operations and organizational priorities.

Q…