Community Liaison

THE ORGANIZATION

The Center for Justice Innovation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing community safety and racial justice. Since 1996, we’ve worked alongside communities, courts, and those most directly affected by the justice system to build stronger, healthier, and more equitable neighborhoods. With a team of over 900 staff and an annual budget of $130 million, the Center carries out its mission through three core strategies:

Operating Programs that pilot new ideas and address local challenges;

Conducting original research to evaluate what works—and what doesn’t; and

Providing expert assistance and policy guidance to reformers across the country and beyond.

Backed by decades of on-the-ground experience and nationally recognized expertise, we bring innovative, practical, and lasting solutions to justice systems nationwide.
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THE OPPORTUNITY

The Staten Island Justice Center (Justice Center; SIJC) is seeking a Community Liaison for the Family Enrichment Center (FEC). Reporting to the FEC Senior Program Manager and working closely with the Youth Engagement Specialist and Family Advocate, the Community Liaison will contribute to the day-to-day operations of the Family Enrichment Center by developing and maintaining a Community Advisory Board; building authentic relationships with community groups, local businesses, schools, community organizations, and other stakeholders both within the Center and throughout the community to address identified needs and strengthen collaboration;

designing and implementing strategic outreach efforts to engage youth and families, particularly those who may be less connected to existing supports; organizing and co-designing community-based events, activities, and offerings using strengths-based and community-driven approaches; supporting feedback and documentation processes that inform continuous improvement of programs and activities fostering a warm, welcoming, and engaging environment where information, referrals, resources, and supports are freely shared to meet the needs of community residents;

developing and distributing accessible and culturally responsive communications that promote FEC offerings and increase participation among diverse families; supporting the Family Advocate and Youth Engagement Specialist in connecting community residents to local resources and services; developing and strengthening networks of community resources through participation in local committees, coalitions, and collaborative initiatives; and representing the FEC at community meetings, events, and other stakeholder gatherings while advancing the FEC's values of equity, inclusiveness, and co-design.

FEC’s build on family and community strengths, are guided by the community’s interests, dreams, goals, and desires, and do so without being intrusive or using a case management approach. FECs do not follow a traditional social service delivery approach. They are 100% voluntary, safe spaces that welcome all, and respect each person’s privacy and their ability to decide how, when, and how often to interact with an FEC.Responsibilities

include but are not limited to:

• Develop and nurture authentic relationships with community residents and other stakeholders to identify community strengths, elevate resident voice, and inform activities and offerings that address issues of significance to the community;
• Build and maintain partnerships with schools, community organizations, local coalitions, businesses, and other stakeholders to strengthen collaboration, community trust, visibility, and access to resources for community residents;
• Organize and promote opportunities for community residents and partners to engage in and participate in the planning…