The Miller Center is a nonpartisan research institution located at the University of Virginia. It focuses on the study, exploration, and analysis of the presidency, as well as the political history and public policy of the United States. The Center provides in-depth information on every American president, including their biographies, major accomplishments, and key policies. It also offers historical and contemporary analysis of important political issues, including foreign and domestic policy, civil rights, and national security. The website features a diverse range of resources, including scholarly articles, interactive timelines, audio and video recordings, and educational materials for students and teachers.
The core of the Center’s facilities is the historic Faulkner House, built in 1856 and named for novelist William Faulkner, the University’s writer-in-residence in 1957.millercenter.orgFulfilling its role as a national meeting place, the Miller Center occupies an elegant physical plant of more than 15,000 square feet.
The core of the Miller Center's facilities is the historic Faulkner House, built in 1856 and named for novelist William Faulkner, the university's writer-in-residence in 1957.en.wikipedia.orgThe founding Director of the Miller Center was Frederick Nolting and the first Director of the Presidency Program was the distinguished political scientist, Herbert J. Storing .
Academic Programs conduct scholarly study of modern political and presidential history, and convene conferences and symposia on the historical roots of contemporary policy issues.en.wikipedia.orgAmerican Forum is the Miller Center's weekly public affairs television program featuring interviews with national leaders, newsmakers, scholars, and journalists.
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Youth Justice Network (YJN) was founded in 1990 to anchor, support and build capacity among young people released from jail in New York City. We break cycles of incarceration and promote an equitable justice system by providing young people with opportunities to grow, thrive, and lead. Through a combination of individualized advocacy, mentorship and services, our network of... advocates develops relationships with young people whose lives intersect with the justice system. We leverage authentic relationships and local resources so that young people can forge their pathways to wellbeing and positive development.
POSITION:
The Miller Center for Special Mitigation provides case expediting, reintegration planning, and defender-based advocacy and mitigation supports on behalf of adolescents and young adults. The Miller Center is named after Dr. Jerome Miller (1931-2015) who inspired a revolution in America’s juvenile justice system by transforming Massachusetts’ system of reformatories for youth in the early 1970’s to regionally-based smaller centers throughout the state, to bring young people closer to their homes. Dr. Miller coined the term Client Specific Planning: the development of individually tailored release plans which emphasize creative and flexible dispositions to meet the needs of public safety and reduce the reliance on imprisonment, particularly for youth in the justice system. Mitigation specialists develop individualized plans for each youth focused on minimizing length of stay, reducing likelihood of readmission and/or further penetration into state correctional system.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provide defender-based advocacy services and planning for young people at different points along the criminal justice case process;
• Collaborate with defense counsel, develop and oversee the preparation of supporting documentation and individualized plans for release on recognizance, pre-pleading and pre-sentence supports/planning;
· Plan Development
• Collaborate with Youth Advocates/YJN staff in the development of comprehensive community based plans to present to courts/prosecutors;
• Participate in once weekly Miller Team meetings to review and troubleshoot cases and review court calendar;
• Participate in weekly Borough/community team meetings to evaluate youth progress towards objectives, reassess strategies, and respond to any difficulties arising in the youth’s case or life;
• Interface and advocate on behalf of youth with courts, court personnel, defense bar, prosecutors and with New York City’s array of community-based organizations;
• Work in direct partnership with YJN staff, any community based organizations, and families to ensure progress during periods of release/on bail throughout the case process, serving as an organizing thread;
• Build and maintaining strong relationships of trust with youth and families, provide ongoing support and mentorship, and being available to respond to evolving needs of youth during the case process;
• Gather educational, medical, and other records;
• Attend court (in person and virtual) on behalf of youth, presenting plans, and testifying as needed;
• Collaborate with existing array of supervised release and alternative to detention/incarceration programs and organizations City-wide to support youth needs and opportunity for release;
• Maintain data and metrics to review and drive outcomes
• Maintaining careful records on project efforts and outcomes, documenting all work performed, court decisions, etc.
Qualifications
Required
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills;
• Excellent, professional interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop rapport with a very wide range of people;
• Strong work ethic, resourceful, motivated;
• Creative and nimble in navigating barriers and solving problems;
• Strong collaborative, organizational and time management skills;
• Commitment to and passion for young people, regardless of legal circumstances;
• Understanding and belief in strengths-based youth development practices;
Preferred
• Bilingual/ Spanish
• Professional experience working with young people involved in the justice system or in similar settings with at-risk youth;
• Understanding of relevant law and of the criminal/juvenile systems in New York;
• Collaborate with existing array of supervised release and alternative to detention/incarceration programs and organizations City-wide to support youth needs and opportunity for release;
Youth Justice Network is privileged to have a profoundly committed and caring staff – one which believes unconditionally in our youth members’ ability to do right and do well. We take our work very seriously, but we strive to make time for self-care and joy. We look for staff from all walks of life who have integrity, humor, a strong work ethic, are passionate about young people and committed to address the harms caused by mass incarceration.
Benefits include competitive vacation/sick leave policy including 3 days off between Christmas and New Year, generous health insurance, 403b employer match.
Salary Range: Range $48,000 – $54,000
Target start date: June 15, 2023
All staff must be fully vaccinated at time of hire as condition of employment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $48,000.00 - $54,000.00 per year
Benefits:
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
Schedule:
• 8 hour shift
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Ability to commute/relocate:
• New York, NY: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Willingness to travel:
• 25% (Preferred)
Work Location: In person Show more details...
A nationally recognized personal training certification is required...
Personal Trainers are expected to conduct sessions in an engaging, safe, and effective manner, providing an encouraging and motivating atmosphere while helping participants achieve fitness objectives. Personal Trainers must display excellent customer service, decision-making, and communication skills. Trainers will be expected to attend all mandatory trainings and meetings.
Trainers must be flexible with their availability and willing to work weeknights and weekends. Our members lead active lives and so should our ideal candidate. This position has plenty of growth potential as you are only limited by the number of clients you train and programs you run.
Interested applicants should send a resume, cover letter and certifications to Kyle Snyder, Associate Executive Director, 120 Hardwood Drive, Lewisburg, PA, 17837 or to ksnyder@gsvymca.org Show more details...