About the Position Envision's Bond and Post-Release Manager reflects our commitment to freedom, health, and collective care.
This position reports to the Co-Executive Director and is an exciting opportunity to support those recently liberated from detention by referring them to community-based organizations.
Bond Program Post Weekly Immigration BondsMaintain records on bonds we payPost-Release Program Re-Design Re-vamp post-release program in partnership with other members of the Envision Freedom Fund TeamTrack post-release budget, including in-house resourcesDevelop initiatives that increase Envision's in-house resources budget and/or expand community member access to services.Identify opportunities for post-release policy, advocacy, and comms projects.Case Assessment and Community Member Outreach Assist community members freed from detention in transitioning homeWork with pro-se community members on referrals to legal providers, social services, medical, and other urgent needs.Cultivate relationships with community programs and social service providers.
Research and identify new resources to support community members more efficiently.Work with Envision's team to ensure equity in the distribution of material and case assessment support.Maintain records of case management and resource distribution in Envision's Database.Supervise Social Work Interns Supervisory capacity to act as liaison among the students, the University, and the organization.Provide weekly clinical supervision to the social work interns.Partnerships Work closely with the Community Advocacy Manager to support any advocacy opportunities for community members.Liaise with external providers (i.e., immigration and criminal attorneys, mental health experts, medical providers, public housing staff, etc.)
and advocate with and for community members.Maintain and strengthen partnerships with New York and New Jersey service providers in the areas of legal services, medical health, mental health, trauma and abuse counseling, drug treatment, employment, education, housing, food access, and public assistance.Partner with community members in a way that communicates solidarity and support rather than supervision or surveillance.Qualifications, Knowledge, and Expertise Bilingual Spanish preferred.MSW with at least two years of post-graduate experience.Hold an LMSW or LCSW.A minimum of three years experience with immigrant communities as a case manager, advocate, or social worker.Envision Freedom is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.
All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military status, marital status, familial status, caregiver status, predisposing genetic characteristics, veteran or active military service member status, pregnancy, arrest or conviction record, unemployment status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Envision Freedom values diverse experiences.
People with a history of criminal justice and immigration involvement are encouraged to apply.
We depend on a diverse staff to carry out our mission.
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