Job Opportunities
Positions in New York City (updated 06/28/10)
Creative Arts and/or Sound Studio Instructor for afternoon and evening programming with juvenile delinquents and juvenile offenders to involve youth in daily activities focused on artistic enrichment. We are seeking individuals qualified to teach youth in the following areas: photography, music recording, web design, graphic design, painting, drawing, lettering, advertising art, and 3-D craftwork.
Qualifications: ability to engage at risk youth, demonstrated experience and competence in creative arts and music studio recording and editing.
Positions in Syracuse (updated 06/28/10)
Project Director, Erie County Client Specific Planning: operating out of the Buffalo Legal Aid Bureau’s office, the Project Director develops sentencing and parole release plans for people involved in the criminal justice system. Work in collaboration with defense counsel, interview clients, investigate clients’ life histories, identify community resources, research criminal justice-related issues, and develop a written sentencing or parole release plan for submission to courts or Parole.
Qualifications: JD or Master’s in social work, criminal justice, or related field. Knowledge of or experience in the criminal justice system and/or advocacy experience highly desirable. Excellent written/oral communication and advocacy skills required. Computer proficiency in word processing, spread sheet, and internet required.
Case Manager, Reintegration Services: Responsible for recruiting and providing case management and employment services to low income, unemployed adults who have a history of criminal justice system involvement; goal of facilitating participants' employment, advancement, training/education. BA/BS, criminal justice or related field, NYS driver=s license & car required.
Reentry Clinic Program Coordinator: Oversee reentry clinic in Syracuse, NY; supervising reintegration specialists & interns and providing direct client representation. NYS bar admitted attorney + 3-5 years experience.
Instructions for Submitting Resumes
Send cover letter & resume indicating position applying for to:
Center for Community Alternatives
ATTN: HR, 39 W 19th Street, 10th Floor
New York, NY 10011
or
fax to 212-675-0825
or email (in MS Word format) to nycjobs@communityalternatives.org
CCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, women and persons of color are encouraged to apply.
Comprehensive Benefit Package
Paid Earned Time Off
11 paid holidays
Health and Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
NYS Disability Insurance
Retirement Plan
Tax Sheltered Annuities (TSA)
Direct Deposit
Transportation Savings program (NYC)
Remitted tuition