🚀 AmeriCorps - Housing Case Manager

The Organization

The Center for Justice Innovation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing community safety and racial justice. Since 1996, we have worked alongside communities, courts, and those most directly affected by the justice system to build stronger, healthier, and more equitable neighborhoods. With a team of over 900 staff and an annual budget of $130 million, the Center carries out its mission through three core strategies:

• Operating Programs that pilot new ideas and address local challenges;
• Conducting original research to evaluate what works—and what doesn’t;
• Providing expert assistance and policy guidance to reformers across the country and beyond.

The Opportunity

The Red Hook Community Resilience Corps is an AmeriCorps National Service Program that seeks to make Red Hook a safer, stronger, and more resilient community for individuals ages 18+. The Center is seeking a Housing Case Manager. Reporting to the AmeriCorps Coordinator, the Housing Case Manager will be a key liaison in Red Hook, serving as the first contact at the Red Hook Community Justice Center for residents seeking housing help. The role involves assisting residents with affordable housing, navigating housing court, and accessing benefits and services. They will also run outreach programs to raise resource awareness and strengthen ties between residents, community groups, and city agencies.

Availability

Start date: December 1, 2025
End date: September 30, 2026
Hours: 30 hours a week, Monday‑Friday 9:00 am‑5:00 pm with occasional evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Intake & Case Management:
  • Conduct comprehensive intake assessments, gathering resident detailed housing concerns;
  • Assist tenants with rental assistance, housing lotteries, public benefits, and NYCHA recertification;
  • Provide referrals to Right to Counsel providers, Financial Empowerment Centers, and other partners;
  • Take ownership of resident cases by conducting follow‑ups, ensuring next steps are completed, and tracking outcomes in the JCA database.
• Housing Court Support:
  • Prepare residents for court by helping them complete petitions and supporting documents;
  • Record stipulations and outcomes in the JCA database before and after appearances;
  • Communicate upcoming housing court dates via phone calls and text reminders.
• Program Support (as needed):
  • Cover the Help Desk as needed;
  • Assist with repair reporting, recertification, and AccessHRA applications;
  • Prepare and copy documents for court use;
  • Maintain resource displays and bulletin boards;
  • Join occasional outreach or tabling events;
  • Perform additional tasks as necessary.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent;
• Interest in working with communities and/or service.

Position Type

Temporary full‑time for 10 months.

Position Location

Brooklyn, New York.

Benefits

• Full‑time members receive a living allowance of $14,280 and an educational award of $5,176 upon successful completion of their term;
• Childcare and/or health benefits (available to some members);
• Skills‑based and professional development training.

After Service

• Segal AmeriCorps Education Award to use on future educational expenses or to pay back qualified student loans. The value is dependent on length of service. Members 55+ are eligible to transfer their Education Award to a family member;
• Competitive job edge in your job search, including access to a network of over 600 employers of National Service.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The Center for Justice Innovation is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other category protected by law. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and individuals with prior contact with the criminal justice system. Our goal is to create a supportive and respectful environment where everyone, regardless of background or identity, feels valued and included.

At this time, the Center is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.

Candidates are expected to provide accurate and truthful information throughout the hiring process. Any misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of material facts may result in disqualification from consideration, withdrawal of an offer, or termination of employment, regardless of when discovered.

In compliance with federal law, all hires must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment verification form upon hire.