Hospital Responder

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:

1. Operating Programs that pilot new ideas and address local challenges;
2. Conducting original research to evaluate what works—and what doesn’t; and
3. 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.
Learn more about our work at .

THE OPPORTUNITY

Neighbors In Action (NIA) is a unique neighborhood institution that works to improve community problem solving, collaboration, and inter-group relations in Bedford Stuyvesant and Crown Heights, Brooklyn. One program of Neighbors In Action, Save Our Streets Brooklyn (S.O.S.), is a community based effort to end gun violence in the neighborhood. Make It Happen is a program designed to assist young men, ages 16 to 24 in overcoming challenges related to exposure to violence, poverty and inadequate roles models. Participants are given coaching on their goals and visions for their future. All participants are connected to resources to assist in job readiness and placement, education, housing and other appropriate services.

NIA seeks a Hospital Responder to help create better access to on-site victim services and crisis intervention to those who have been directly impacted by violence. The role of the Hospital Responder will be to deliver crisis intervention services and follow-up to those who have experienced violent trauma. The Hospital Responder will support services at Kings County Hospital and on-site at the Neighbors In Action locations in Crown Heights and Bed-Stuy. This person will be available to travel within Brooklyn to provide services and provide home visits. Professional or personal experience with the criminal justice system is preferred.

Crisis Intervention :

• Provide counseling services for youth, young adults and their caregivers/support system as referred by S.O.S. Hospital Workers and S.O.S. Outreach Workers;
• Conduct intakes, screenings, clinical assessments and comprehensive treatment recommendations for services;
• Assist CV Hospital Responders with follow-up appointments on hospital bedside visits;
• Co-facilitate groups with youth and young adults (as needed);
• Provide crisis intervention and support as needed;
• Provide trauma-informed screening, assessment, and treatment of referred clients;
• Complete and maintain all required documentation in a regular, timely manner and in accordance with NIA and DOHMH policies;
• Maintain client documentation and records in accordance with funding requirements and Mediation Center policies;
• Schedule appointments for participants based on their needs; and
• Engage families in wrap-around services.

• Participate in clinical supervision;
• Participate in case conference meetings with non-clinical case management staff;
• Participate in agency staff meetings, self-care activities and trainings;
• Attend Kings County Hospital recurring partner and stakeholder meetings;
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by supervisor; and
• Communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders including NIA leadership including the Project Director, S.O.S., Clinical, and Youth Program Managers.

Community Outreach :

• Canvass community alongside S.O.S. staff;
• Attend community events with S.O.S. staff to enhance their gun violence intervention work;
• Raise awareness amongst traditional victim service providers to help them strengthen their efforts to work with all victims of violence; and
• Additional tasks as necessary.

Qualifications: 

• A high school diploma as well as a minimum of 2 years’ experience or the equivalent in a related area;
• MSW or related degree and experience providing crisis intervention work highly preferred;
• Knowledge of youth engagement, victimization, community violence and intimate partner violence necessary;
• Understanding of the criminal justice system;
• Understanding of violence interrupter/Cure Violence projects desirable;
• Applicant must possess excellent communication and organizational skills;
• Strong team skills;
• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment;
• Experience with individual case management and counseling;
• Understanding of complex trauma reactions;
• Experience working with youth and families from “high risk” communities, especially young men of color and juvenile justice-involved youth;
• Experience working either in the community or in a variety of settings: homes, schools, neighborhoods, other agencies, etc.;
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously;
• Friendly and personable attitude;
• Detail oriented;
• Computer skills for timely comprehensive tracking;
• Ability to set and adhere to firm timelines; and
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills. 

Requirements :

• Belief in the innate capacity of youth to positively impact their community;
• Extremely punctual, reliable, highly organized;
• Well organized, demonstrated ability to prioritize, detail-oriented;
• Strong written & verbal skills;
• Ability to work some evenings & weekends as needed; and
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and respond to crises.

Position Type:  Full-time 

Position Location:  Brooklyn, NY

Compensation:  The compensation range for this position is $56,000 - $60,000 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. Please refer to the job posting for relevant contact information. If contact details are not provided, we kindly ask that you refrain from inquiries via phone or email, as only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.