Mitigation Specialist at Friends of Island Academy, Youth Reentry Network

Job Title: Mitigation Specialist

Organization: Friends of Island Academy, Youth Reentry Network

Fields: youth, incarcerated people, reducing recidivism, prisons, correctional system

Location: New York, New York

Deadline: NA

Details and Requirements: BA and experience working in the juvenile justice system or in similar settings with at-risk youth.
Preferred: Experience working in courts in a program advocacy capacity;
Demonstrated cultural competence and an understanding of and belief in strengths-based youth development philosophy;
Familiarity with educational options for youth in New York, including traditional schools and available alternatives to traditional schools;
Understanding of relevant law and of the justice system in New York.

Apply Here: http://www.friendsny.org/job-opportunities/