Serve Jersey City - Community Court Associate

Serve Jersey City - Community Court Associate

Jersey City Community Solutions (JCCS) is committed to promoting restorative justice and community engagement. The Community Court program is designed to address non-violent, low-level offenses through innovative and compassionate approaches.

The VISTA member will strengthen community partnerships with organizations that work to increase opportunities for those impacted by historic marginalization and impoverishment while also growing stakeholder involvement. This pivotal role will support the JCCS program and work closely with court staff, community organizations, and local agencies to facilitate a restorative justice process that empowers individuals to address the root causes of their actions and make amends to the community. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties : The Community Court Associate VISTA will: 1. Increase community awareness and engagement of community court and court navigation outreach services. 2.

Develop a recruitment and training plan to increase the number of new stakeholders in order to support long-term sustainability and community involvement in the program. 3. Coordinate and attend community informational meetings geared toward creating solutions to repair harm caused by crime and conflict. 4. Connect with community partners that focus on offering increased access to employment and vocational training opportunities.

Program Benefits : Relocation Allowance , Education award upon successful completion of service , Training , Childcare assistance if eligible , Living Allowance , Health Coverage* , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend .

Terms :

Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .

Service Areas :

Community and Economic Development , Community Outreach , Ex-Offender Reentry .

Skills :

Counseling , Team Work , Leadership , Conflict Resolution , Social Services , Writing/Editing , General Skills , Community Organization .