Assessment and Resource Coordinator

　　LOCATION: New Briain CT - New Britain Criminal Court

　　SCHEDULE: 30 hours per week - Monday through Friday - 9am to 3pm

　　HOURLY RATE: $22.30

　　AGENCY DESCRIPTION:

　　One of the oldest organizations of its kind in the country, Community Partners in Action (CPA) was founded nearly 150 years ago to champion criminal justice reform and advocate for preserving the dignity of those in and out of prison. Through our programs that include reentry and housing, youth initiatives, a nationally recognized Prison Arts Program, and holistic alternatives to incarceration, we provide long-term impact that positively transforms individuals and society at large. Annually serving nearly 5,000 individuals throughout Connecticut, our work is possible due to partnerships with and support from individuals, government, private funders, organizations, and businesses.

　　CPA launched our BEDI (Belonging, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) Journey in June 2020. Led by a task force that includes board members, our executive leadership team, program managers and staff who act as BEDI Ambassadors from each of our programs, WE ARE COMMITTED to building and maintaining an inclusive, equitable workplace and COMPELLED to have a constructive impact on criminal justice reform in CT that ends racial inequities and ensures the humanity and dignity of those interacting with the system. Read more about our BEDI journey at Our Commitment to Belonging, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion - CPA (cpa-ct.org)

　　PROGRAM OVERVIEW:

　　Reporting to CPA with an ancillary report to the States Attorney or his/her designee, and stationed primarily in the New Britain courthouse, the Assessment and Resource Coordinator serves as the primary assessor of defendant risk and needs as well as functioning as an informed clearinghouse on the availability, efficacy and appropriateness of alternative sanctions and programming. The Assessment and Resource Coordinator is responsible for assessing the suitability of defendants for various alternative sanctions and programming and making appropriate recommendations to the States Attorneys Office.

　　POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

　　A bachelors or masters degree in social work or a closely related field OR a bachelor's degree and one (1) year of professional experience in self-directed use of case management techniques. Experience may be considered in lieu ofeducation. The ideal candidate will have experience in both the social service and criminal justice sectors and knowledge of New Britain catchment area service providers. Knowledge of reciprocal relationship between individuals and their social, economic and cultural environment; knowledge of human social behavior; considerable interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; ability to relate to different cultural and economic backgrounds; ability to organize time, set priorities and manage workload; knowledge of New Britain community providers that offer services to the justice-involved population; crisis management skills; ability to build and maintain relationships and partnerships with diverse stakeholders; a valid drivers license and reliable transportation are required; bi-lingual capacity (English/Spanish) preferred.

　　ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES

　　Assisting the States Attorneys Office in identifying appropriate New Britain catchment area community and/or court-based service/social service sanctions for defendants, such as mandated drug treatment as an alternative to incarceration.

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