Policy Analyst I at Community Resources for Justice in Virtual, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Community Resources for Justice



Location: Virtual
Req Number: Req #590
Date Posted: Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Community Resources for Justice (CRJ) is a unique, 145-year-old nonprofit organization that provides direct care as well as research and consulting services within the areas of the Mental Health, Criminal Justice, and Public Policy fields. Our four divisions, Social Justice Services, Community Strategies, Behavioral Health, and the Crime and Justice Institute are recognized for their effectiveness and contributions to this important work.

CRJ offers competitive pay and excellent benefits which include:

• Flexible Scheduling
• 401k with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement/Remission
• Paid Time Off (Vacation/Sick)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HRA
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Employee perks, and much more!

Job purpose:

Policy Analyst I is an entry-level position that will serve in a project support role on CJI’s projects.

Duties / Responsibilities:

• Assist with documenting group processes, including strategic planning sessions, consensus building processes, and focus groups.
• Contribute to the development of presentations to varied audiences, including line staff, mid-managers, executives, and policymakers.
• Assist in producing policy reports, including narratives and graphics.
• Perform literature reviews using all available research methods and summarize findings.
• Assist with the coordination of conferences, forums, and meetings (held in-person and virtually) among high-ranking government officials, advocates, policymakers, researchers, and national experts.
• Support efforts to evaluate policies and practices related to people involved in (and transitioning out of) the adult and youth justice systems, including preparing for stakeholder interviews, conducting desk research on specific topics, and compiling and summarizing other public sources.
• Provide general administrative support to projects, including taking meeting notes, making travel arrangements; scheduling meeting and conference calls; document and materials preparation; information tracking; and other duties as assigned by the project lead.

Knowledge / Skills / Experience Required:

Ability to synthesize and summarize large amounts of information in a clear and concise manner.

Ability to identify the appropriate sources to evaluate justice system policies.

Possess high standards regarding work quality.

Ability to interact with a variety of people, both in-person and virtually, in a professional and collaborative manner.

Ability to coordinate and respond to multiple priorities with tight deadlines.

Ability to work collaboratively with a team.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Products: Word, Excel, and Power Point, Access, Publisher.

Willingness and ability to travel 1-2 times per month and work flexible hours when needed.

Education:

A bachelor’s degree in related field required. Advanced degree in related field preferred. Preference will be given to candidates with work experience or internships in criminal and/or juvenile justice, law, policy, administration, and research.

About Us
Community Resources for Justice (CRJ) is a unique, 145-year-old nonprofit organization that provides direct care as well as research and consulting services within the areas of the Mental Health, Criminal Justice, and Public Policy fields. Our four divisions, Social Justice Services, Community Strategies, Behavioral Health, and the Crime and Justice Institute are recognized for their effectiveness and contributions to this important work.

Community Strategies (CS) supports adults with developmental or intellectual disabilities through specialized services that include Day Programs, Shared Living arrangements with providers, as well as over forty community-based group homes. Social Justice Services (SJS), supports those leaving incarceration to make positive, sustainable life transitions through residential and non-residential programs. Behavioral Health (BH) has worked to break cycles of violence, crime, and incarceration by providing client-centered interventions and support services to empower and strengthen individuals, families, and communities. BH provides domestic violence treatment and education, community reentry services, mentoring programs, and intensive outpatient programs. The Crime and Justice Institute (CJI) is a non-profit organization working at the local, state, and national level to improve public safety and the delivery of justice. CJI provides technical assistance, research, and other services to improve outcomes in policing, the corrections system, pre-trial, re-entry, community supervision, and juvenile justice.

CRJ’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)Our vision is to be an organization that demonstrates its commitment to eradicating systemic racism and other forms of oppression. We will hold each other accountable in addressing the norms and practices that advantage few and harm many.
CRJ provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. CRJ complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every state in which CRJ has locations.

Other details

Pay Type Salary
Min Hiring Rate $52,000.00
Max Hiring Rate $63,000.00
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