Community Verification Specialist

Community Verification Specialist

Boston, MA, USA Req #244 Tuesday, May 28, 2024 Community Resources for Justice (CRJ) is a unique, 145-year-old nonprofit organization that provides direct care as well as research and consulting services within the areas of the Mental Health, Criminal Justice, and Public Policy fields.

Our four divisions, Social Justice Services, Community Strategies, Behavioral Health, and the Crime and Justice Institute are recognized for their effectiveness and contributions to this important work.

CRJ offers competitive pay and excellent benefits which include :

• Flexible Scheduling
• 401k with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement / Remission
• Paid Time Off (Vacation / Sick)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA / HRA
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Employee perks (FREE Calm Premium Subscription), and much more!

About This Position

CRJ wants you to join our growing team of compassionate and dependable Community Verification Specialists to support the wonderful individuals we serve!

This is a full-time, 40 / week, non-exempt position that will be working in our Coolidge House, Boston MA location.

This position has a varied schedule and a starting rate of $20 / hr increased to $21 / hr after successful completion of training (30 day estimate).

This is a fantastic opportunity to receive valuable training to not only start your career, but also to advance it.

CRJ offers opportunities for tremendous career advancement and professional development.

Functional Responsibilities :

• Responsible for ensuring Federal resident accountability through various site checks including visits to home, work, pass sites, home confinement sites, and other on-site checks.
• Drives to various areas of New England to complete home site checks and logs these into resident files.
• Completes on-site employment checks within seven days of a resident’s start date. Documents and logs these in resident files.
• Conducts and documents random car searches for contraband.
• Completes all required checks of residents in the Home Confinement component.
• Writes incident reports and / or participates in the inmate discipline process.
• Maintains car service records and general maintenance of CRJ vehicle.
• Attends staff meetings, provides selected monthly reports and adhoc reports.

Qualifications :

• AA / AS degree preferred, or minimum of six months relevant experience in correction or human service setting.
• Knowledge of FBOP Statement of Work as it relates to residents whose checks must be made.
• Reliable transportation to drive to various parts of New England.
• Valid Driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and work flexible hours.

About Us

Community Strategies (CS) supports adults with developmental or intellectual disabilities through specialized services that include Day Programs, Shared Living arrangements with providers, as well as over forty community-based group homes.

Social Justice Services (SJS), supports those leaving incarceration to make positive, sustainable life transitions through residential and non-residential programs.

Behavioral Health (BH) has worked to break cycles of violence, crime, and incarceration by providing client-centered interventions and support services to empower and strengthen individuals, families, and communities.

BH provides domestic violence treatment and education, community reentry services, mentoring programs, and intensive outpatient programs.

The Crime and Justice Institute (CJI) is a non-profit organization working at the local, state, and national level to improve public safety and the delivery of justice.

CJI provides technical assistance, research, and other services to improve outcomes in policing, the corrections system, pre-trial, re-entry, community supervision, and juvenile justice.

CRJ’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Our vision is to be an organization that demonstrates its commitment to eradicating systemic racism and other forms of oppression.

We will hold each other accountable in addressing the norms and practices that advantage few and harm many. CRJ provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

CRJ complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every state in which CRJ has locations.

Other details

• Pay Type Hourly
• Min Hiring Rate $
• Max Hiring Rate $
• Boston, MA, USA

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