The Fortune Society, Inc. (Fortune) has been working for over 54 years in service to our mission: to support successful reentry from incarceration and promote alternatives to incarceration, thus strengthening the fabric of our communities. The organization has evolved into one of the nation’s preeminent reentry and justice-informed service organizations, providing formerly-incarcerated people with the skills and wrap-around services needed to break the cycle of crime and incarceration and to build productive lives in their communities. Fortune has a highly specialized skill set to serve this population, with over 54 years of experience serving formerly incarcerated individuals in New York City and over 20 years of experience managing supportive housing.

JOB TITLE: Jail-Based Operations Supervisor
DEPARTMENT: ICAN - Pre and Post Release
REPORTS TO: Director, Jail Based Services
STATUS: Full-time; Exempt
LOCATION: LIC, NY City Jails

SUMMARY
Under the supervision of the Director of Jail Based Services, the Jail-Based Operations Supervisor will be responsible for the successful implementation of the Targeted Approach contract and the achievement of all milestones during the contract period. The Jail-Based Operations Supervisor will work out at the NY City Jails as well as our main office in Long Island City, Queens.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist and support Jail Based Directors on day- to-day operation of the Targeted Approached Program;
• Work closely with other key staff who will play an important role in implementing the program;
• Support and train Group Facilitators with specific skill set development;
• Develop, implement, and maintain a strategic operational system that will enhance our programmatic reports and evaluation;
• Review discharge plans to assure quality and detailed documentation;
• Collaborate with DOC staff and facility structures to connect potential and enrolled Targeted Approach participants with Fortune’s staff;
• Coordinate with the DOC liaison to resolve all operational issues, accessing facilities, planning for the movement of Targeted Approach enrollees, and assisting with recruitment;
• Support the staff in developing an extensive base of referral partner agencies that provide services in the community such as substance abuse treatment, mental health treatment, ect…;
• Continuously seek new resources and opportunities to support the needs of clients;
• Discuss major program developments with the Senior Director, Director of Jail based and collaborate with EQI staff in developing solutions to programmatic problems or issues that may arise;
• Work closely with the Director and other Targeted Approach staff to ensure successful achievement of all in-jail Milestones, including those related to: Discharge Preparation, Skill-Building Activities, and Community Stabilization;
• Ensure required data is entered accurately and in a timely manner into Fortune’s agency-wide database, Caseworthy;
• Ensure that accurate and timely progress reports are submitted to NYC DOC;
• Ensure that Groups, and data are accurate in the DOC H Drive;
• Attend and participate in scheduled staff activities, meetings and trainings;
• Assist with coverage whenever Director is out of the office including supervision of the staffs and administrative duties.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED/HSE required. Some degree of higher education preferred;
• At least three years of prior experience in a management/supervisory position preferred;
• Strong working knowledge of the criminal justice system in NYC, especially correctional facilities;
• Strong administrative and organizational skills;
• Strong facility with basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Word and Excel;
• Strong written, oral, and public speaking skills;
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus;
• A commitment to working with individuals involved in the criminal justice system;
• Ability to maintain composure and patience in challenging circumstances;
• Excellent team player;
• Flexibility to meet the needs of the program, such as moving between facilities throughout the day;
• We seek talented, dedicated individuals from all walks of life who possess a strong commitment to this mission. Relevant personal experience is a plus.
• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with a Centers for Disease Control (CDC) or World Health Organization (WHO) authorized vaccine (or approved for an exemption as a reasonable accommodation due to a qualified disability or sincerely held religious belief or other legal basis). Applicants should not provide medical or genetic information in their applications.

Travel Requirements - Frequent travel between NY City Jails and Long Island City office. May require travel to the others Fortune office as well.

Physical Demands:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The responsibilities and requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensing, experience and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. The Fortune Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of conviction history, race, religion/creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, victim of domestic violence status or marital status.

All new hires are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with a Centers for Disease Control (CDC) or World Health Organization (WHO) authorized vaccine (or approved for an exemption as a reasonable accommodation due to a qualified disability or sincerely held religious belief or other legal basis). Applicants should not provide medical or genetic information in their applications.

The Fortune Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of conviction history, race, religion/creed, citizenship status, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, victim of domestic violence status or marital status.


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