Reentry Specialist at New York County District Attorney's Office in New York, New York

Job Description:

Job Description

Division/Unit: Pathways to Public Safety Division

Position Title: Reentry Specialist

Civil Service Title: Community Associate

Salary Range: $64,000 - $64,000

Job Description:
The New York County District Attorney's Office (DANY) has an opening for a Reentry Specialist in its Pathways to Public Safety Division. The Reentry Specialist will provide a range of support to people coming home from a period of incarceration. The Reentry Specialist will also work on events and programming for individuals participating in the New York County Reentry Task Force.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Work closely with New York County Reentry Task Force (NYCRTF) participants and staff. Assist with and attend reentry events and programming specifically addressing the needs of the NYCRTF participants.
• Meet with individuals to assist with reentry planning and connect with services during incarceration and following release. Work with individuals on goal-setting and accessing resources needed for attaining goals, such as education, employment, and housing. Facilitate connections with existing supports in the community.
• Coordinate and facilitate weekend support circles for formerly incarcerated individuals.
• Facilitate support for individuals immediately following release, working closely with the person, their families and community support, and post-release supervision.
• Provide on-going case management and support for participants in DANY reentry programming, including the New York County Reentry Task Force.
• As needed, travel to state and local correctional facilities and coordinate with state and local Corrections staff.
• Handle administrative matters for reentry-related work, including: tracking cases, convictions, and release information for participants in DANY reentry programming and maintaining records in accordance with all laws and rules. Create and maintain documents to track relevant information for the Pathways to Public Safety Division.
• Perform additional tasks as needed.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college and two (2) year's experience working in reentry programming or equivalent; or
• High school graduation or equivalent and four (4) year's experience working in reentry programming or equivalent.

• Strong understanding of program offerings available to individuals in prison as well as reentry programming available in New York City.
• Superior communication skills, both orally and in writing. This must include the ability to communicate effectively with reentry programming participants, defense attorneys, social workers, and prosecutors, law enforcement and corrections staff, participants' family members, community members, program partners and community-based organizations, representatives from other government agencies, etc.
• Superior organizational skills, time management skills, and ability to manage multiple assignments efficiently.
• Excellent interpersonal skills. Must work well as part of a team.
• Ability to take initiative and creative problem-solving skills are essential.
• Strong attention to detail and high concern for accuracy.
• Ability to follow directions and apply proper policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Ability to learn, update, and edit existing proprietary applications, and quickly learn and use various computer systems. Must be skilled in standard computer operating systems and software (Adobe Acrobat, Windows, Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) with strong ability to learn new software.
• Ability to work independently with frequent interruptions, manage deadlines, and adapt to changes in workflow.
• Excellent judgment.
• Individuals with lived experience are highly encouraged to apply.

• Apply with a Cover Letter, Resume, and Transcript, if applicable.

• Monday - Friday from 9 am - 5 pm, with regular planned time off during the week to enable weekend hours to facilitate support circles.
• Weekend hours will be required to facilitate support circles.
• Some additional evening and weekend hours and some travel.

• Current office employees: To be eligible for a transfer or promotion, staff must have already served at least 1 year in their current unit/bureau/department and be in good standing. In addition, must meet the minimum and additional qualifications of the position.
• Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position.

1. High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to duties described above; or
2. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to \"1\" above.

• As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

• City Residency is not required for this position.

The New York County District Attorney's Office serves and protects the People of New York through the fair administration of justice, without fear or favor. The Office's Professional Staff perform a variety of key functions, including supporting the Trial Division, Investigation Division, Special Victims Division, Pathways to Public Safety Division, and Appeals Division, which handles all the Office's matters in state and federal appellate courts.

Professional Staff members perform a variety of key functions for the Office, including supporting the five Divisions, as well as other prosecution support and office functions. Our Professional Staff receive a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, as well as unparalleled opportunities for professional development.

The New York County District Attorney's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and culturally responsive workforce. Given the diverse nature of our community, the ability to work with people of different backgrounds is critical. The Office seeks to have a staff that reflects the diversity of the community that we serve. To that end, all applicants will be considered without regard to actual or perceived race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, age, prior record of arrest; or any other basis prohibited by law. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development programs.About the Team

The Professional Staff Recruitment Team at DANY supports the Office's initiatives to have a staff that reflects the diversity of the community that we serve. We seek employees that are interested in a career in the public sector and will support the Office's initiative of delivering One Standard of Justice for All.

For questions or inquiries, please contact Recruitment@dany.nyc.gov.