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Westside Justice Center Program Manager
 
 
 
The Westside Justice Center (WJC) is a community-centered organization that promotes a holistic approach to justice by: 1) Facilitating legal literacy to reduce recidivism; 2) Providing legal and quasi- legal assistance to individuals; and 3) Establishing and nurturing community trust through restorative justice practices. Formed in 2015 by a group of attorneys, community leaders and legal advocates, WJC provides holistic, client oriented legal services. Holistic Legal service is an innovative approach to justice which center the individual. To support the individual in achieving a promising life trajectory, WJC addresses a myriad of issues, such as educational gaps, barriers to employment, access to benefits and more. We employ a multidisciplinary approach and connect individuals with resources and services. Our work addresses underlying socio-economic issues as a preemptive measure to court involvement and its collateral consequences. WJC services support individuals in navigating social vs. legal issues, through interviews, case reviews and coaching. Our case management takes a problem solving approach, where we assist individuals in determining the best course of action to overcome hardships and achieve their objectives. We employ different practices such as alternative dispute resolution and restorative justice practices, support individuals in pro se proceedings and connect clients to resources and opportunities using our referral network of affordable legal services, partner organizations and other agencies. We believe communities who use legal and justice systems to their benefit are better able to address structural barriers and reduce the risk of violence. By addressing underlying social and structural conditions, communities create a better environment for young persons, provide support to families and enhance social capital and informal social control mechanisms.
 
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This listing is currently not accepting applications.

Member Duties : The VISTA member would serve as the Community Advocates Project Program Coordinator. Main activities include coordinating a number of the organization’s initiatives: Training: Develop curriculum for Community Advocates training; Community Advocates supervision, support and development: Develop a system to assign, track and manage community advocates services; Develop Community Advocates manual and procedural guide; Develop a mechanism to review cases and provide ongoing assistance to Community Advocates; Develop reference materials for legal and quasi-legal issues identified by WJC community and staff members. Program Evaluation: Develop a mechanism for performance evaluation; Develop a framework for program evaluation and measurables. Community Engagement: Develop and cultivate platforms for community engagement and oversight for the community advocates project.
 
Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Health Coverage* ,  Living Allowance ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Training . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
None
 
Service Areas :
Homelessness ,  Technology ,  Community and Economic Development ,  Community Outreach ,  Ex-Offender Reentry . 
 
Skills :
Team Work ,  Law ,  Writing/Editing ,  Conflict Resolution ,  Communications ,  Counseling ,  General Skills ,  Community Organization . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Westside Justice Center Program Manager
Program Start/End Date
11/13/2018  -   11/12/2019
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
Graduate degree (e.g. MA, PhD, MD, JD)
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations ILLINOIS   Chicago  
Accepting Applications
From  09/10/2018  To  10/08/2018 
Contact Adi Lerner
601 S California Ave
Chicago   IL   60612
773-940-2213
adi@westsidejustice.org
www.westsidejustice.org
Listing ID 81157

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