Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
About the bail project:
The problem
There is no place in the criminal justice system where money more clearly buys justice than bailPeople who can’t afford bail remain in jail before trial, while those with money buy their libertyTying freedom to financial ability upends the presumption of innocence, tears lives apart, and perpetuates racial and economic disparitiesIt is also a key driver of mass incarcerationEach year, an estimated 2.5 million people sit in jail cells across america because they cannot afford bail.
The response
The bail project is a national nonprofit that provides free bail assistance and pretrial support to thousands of low-income people every yearWe are on a mission to combat mass incarceration and demonstrate that a more humane, equitable, and effective pretrial system is possible.
The model
The bail project uses a national revolving bail fund to pay bail for individuals who are legally presumed innocent, and whom a judge has deemed eligible for releaseWe then provide court reminders and work with local partner organizations to connect our clients with voluntary social services and community-based programsWe call this model community release with support, and it has proven highly effective in helping people make their court datesAs our clients’ cases close, bail comes back into the fund where it is recycled to help additional peopleIn addition to these direct services, the bail project gathers human stories and data from our sites to support grassroots advocacy and inform policy recommendations.
The team
We are a community of advocates committed to ending mass incarceration and advancing racial and economic justiceOur organization consists of a central support hub and a growing network of client advocates or “bail disruptors” who work in their local communities to provide bail assistance and help advance advocacy efforts on the ground.
Job summary:
The program supervisor will oversee charlotte siteThis person will be responsible for optimizing our site processes and engaging with government stakeholders to increase referrals and access to clients as well as community partners to seek improved social services opportunities for tbp clients.
Essential duties:
Cultivate relationships with stakeholders in the charlotte criminal legal system to ensure tbp is receiving steady referrals, has access to clients in jail, and is preventing forfeitures
Work with regional director and director of client support services to ensure local community support organizations are identified and contacted to serve pre-trial populations.
Update and add new partners regularly to address client need gaps
Conduct routine meetings/contact with service providers to ensure service quality for clients
Collect feedback from clients about their experience with service providers
Oversee 3rd party contracts that provide client support services
Work with our legal / advocacy team to engage the bench and streamline our fta and bench warrant processes.
Directly supervise between 2-3 employees and ensure the team is meeting the goals and objectives of the site.
Implement organizational directives and ensure organizational policies and procedures are consistently followed by staff, but also locally adapted and responsive;
Regularly review and update the client “path of a case” for each county to optimize the bailout process and to collect bail refunds efficiently;
Ensure the components of tbp’s model - community release with support - are fully implemented
Ensure the data is properly collected, entered in a timely manner, and used regularly by staff to monitor program fidelity and client outcomes.
Additional duties as assigned by the regional director.
Qualifications:
You are driven, highly organized, and have a deep commitment to the bail project’s mission to eliminate race- and wealth-based disparities in our criminal justice systemYou understand how the local criminal legal system operates and are familiar with the stakeholder groups who work inside itWe’re looking for someone who is comfortable working independently or in a team-based settingAdapting to the change inherent to a rapidly scaling startup is essential.
To excel in this role, you likely bring the following:
Experience directly managing people effectively to achieve ongoing results
Familiarity with the criminal legal system (through education, criminal justice work, and/or personal experience with the system)
Live in the metropolitan area of charlotte
Comfortable using data to track program progress and improve results
Passionate about delivering high quality programs for clients
Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and balance competing demands
Proficiency in google suite, particularly google docs and google sheets
Effective communications skills, especially punctual email correspondence with staff across the country
Ability to work independently and collaboratively, in-person and remotely
Generates alternative solutions to address client needs and work challenges
Comfortable implementing organizational procedures and making effective and timely decisions
This is a full-time exempt, 1 year contracted positionThe bail project offers competitive health benefits, dental and vision plans, flexible pto, life and disability insurance and enrollment into 401(k) plan.
We require vaccinations or weekly testing for any in-person work and we expect most positions at the bail project will have regular in-person work.
Apply Now:
Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letterIn the cover letter, please address the following:
Why do you want to work for the bail project?
Please share 1-2 experience(s) that highlights why you would be a strong candidate for the program supervisor position?
No faxes or phone calls pleaseApplicants will be notified regarding whether or not they have been selected for an interviewApplications without cover letters will not be processed.
The bail project is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and actively seeks the candidacy of people of color, women, lgbtqia people and formerly incarcerated individualsWe are committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity in our work and staff.
