Pretrial Support Team

Project Manager Job Description

The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Cleveland (UUCC) seeks a part-time Project Manager for their

Pretrial Support Team project. The position is grant funded for up to two years. The Project Manager will be expected

to work 20 hours a week (primarily remote) and be flexible to work after hours or on weekends if necessary.

About the project

The Pretrial Support Team will provide supportive services to individuals who are in their pretrial period.

Using volunteer navigators, individuals will be connected to services in the community and supported

during the pretrial phase. The goals of the project are to demonstrate that pretrial success - court appearance, compliance with court-ordered provisions of release, and public safety - can occur when people are supported in meeting their court obligations.

Contract hours: up to 1000 hours per year at $35.00 per hour (20 hours per week, 50 weeks (about eleven and a half months)

per year, prorated for partial year). Pay is issued every 2 weeks. Reports to: Specified member of UUCC.

Essential Responsibilities

The Project Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the project. This includes but is not limited to:

• supervising the project’s trained volunteer navigators (20-30)• ensuring individuals are being connected to needed services• ensuring data on the outcomes and impacts of the project are recorded and shared regularly• continuously working to maintain relationships with community partners

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be a passionate advocate for criminal justice reform, a firm believer in the

power of community partnerships and dedicated to the improvement of local criminal justice; they will be well-versed in social justice and systemic racism issues, knowledgeable of local community resources, andfamiliar with the Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court system.

Education and experience

The ideal candidate will have experience working with disadvantaged populations, managing and

leading projects, compiling and sharing regular data reports, supervising volunteer staff, and be knowledgeable about community resources.Candidates must have basic computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, using virtual meeting and training platforms (Zoom), and navigating the internet. Candidates with lived experience are especially encouraged to apply; residency in Cuyahoga County is preferred.

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Shaker Heights, OH 44122