Advocate, Violence Prevention

Violence Prevention Advocate

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.

The Center's RISE Project seeks to respond to the intersection of gun violence and intimate partner violence. RISE builds community capacity to prevent and respond to intimate partner violence, engages individuals who are causing harm to take accountability and change their behavior, and supports positive community norms around relationships. RISE's approach is community-centered, survivor-informed, and holistic, rooted in principles of safety, accountability, and transformative justice.

RISE seeks a Violence Prevention Advocate to join the Transformative Initiatives team, supporting the Mayor's Action Plan (MAP) for Domestic Violence Technical Assistance (DVTA) Program. Reporting to the Transformative Initiatives Program Manager, the Violence Prevention Advocate will provide outreach, engagement, case management, and workshop facilitation services for both survivors of domestic violence and individuals who cause harm. This role requires a trauma-informed, community-driven approach to increase awareness, strengthen connections to resources, and support safety, accountability, and healing.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Conduct city-wide outreach, engagement, and safety planning for NYCHA residents who are survivors of domestic violence or have caused harm in intimate or familial relationships;
• Provide crisis intervention and support to community members and community partners;
• Develop individualized service plans, including safety planning, referrals, and connections to housing, employment, emergency assistance, mental health, and other supports;
• Provide ongoing advocacy and case management for a caseload of 40–50 participants, maintaining regular follow-up at least monthly, or more frequently based on need;
• Facilitate workshops and trainings on topics such as healthy relationships, trauma-informed care, accountability and behavior change, crisis management, healing circles, and safety planning;
• Support public education and awareness campaigns to reduce stigma, shift harmful cultural norms, and promote community accountability;
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community-based organizations, service providers, and MAP partners to ensure coordinated responses to domestic violence;
• Conduct outreach and canvassing in designated MAP NYCHA neighborhoods to connect residents with DVTA resources;
• Document services, contacts, case notes, and progress reports in a timely and accurate manner; submit monthly reports capturing program data;
• Participate in evening and weekend programming and events as required; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or a minimum of 3-4 years of experience working in a social service setting. This exciting position requires a creative self-starter who can accomplish tasks in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must be comfortable navigating interdisciplinary settings and must be willing to roll up their sleeves and be actively involved in day-to-day operations. Experience with transformative justice frameworks, individual case management, group facilitation and community-based violence prevention preferred.

Additional preferred qualifications include :

• At least 2 years of experience in a role directly related to intimate partner violence, community violence, case management, or trauma-informed services;
• Experience in community organizing and community engagement;
• Strong group facilitation and community engagement skills
• Ability to navigate interdisciplinary settings and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Bi-lingual (Spanish/English) strongly preferred; and
• Ability to travel across NYC's five boroughs; flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Position Type: Full-time.

Position Location: Brooklyn, New York.

Compensation: The compensation range for this position is $28.57 - $35.71 per hour, annually equivalent to $52,000 - $65,000 based on a 35-hour work week and is commensurate with experience.

Benefits: The Center for Justice Innovation offers an excellent benefits package including comprehensive healthcare with a national network, free basic dental coverage, vision insurance, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts including commuter FSA. We prioritize mental health care for our staff and offer services like Talkspace and Ginger through our healthcare plans. We offer a 403(b) retirement plan with a two-to-one employer contribution up to 5%.

The Center for Justice Innovation is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other category protected by law. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and individuals with prior contact with the criminal justice system. Our goal is to create a supportive and respectful environment where everyone, regardless of background or identity, feels valued and included.

At this time, the Center is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.

Candidates are expected to provide accurate and truthful information throughout the hiring process. Any misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of material facts may result in disqualification from consideration, withdrawal of an offer, or termination of employment, regardless of when discovered.

In compliance with federal law, all hires must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment verification form upon hire.